Windows Features

Lesson 1: Windows Desktop

Overview

The software that manages the components of a computer is called an operating system.  The operating system on a PC is Microsoft Windows XP.  The screen displayed after you turn on the computer and login is called the desktop.  The desktop contains the following items:

• Taskbar
• Start Menu
• Date/Time
• Program Icons
• Shortcuts to start software programs
• My Documents
• Recycle Bin

Tutorial

This tutorial identifies components of the Windows XP desktop: taskbar, Start menu, Word shortcut, My Documents, My Computer, Recycle Bin.

Reference

Office 2003 All-In-One Desk Reference, page 642 - 643