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Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System
Icons
An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can be
quickly activated by double-clicking the icon.
You can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or
program by dragging the element's icon from its location in a
window to the desktop area.
The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include:
Recycle Bin — Holds files you've deleted. You may be able
to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin.
TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not
go into the Recycle Bin. For more information on the Recycle Bin,
see Windows
Internet Explorer — The Microsoft
to the Internet.
NOTE: If you place the cursor over an icon, a popup description of
the file contents appears.
Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your
configuration. See Windows
specific information on each icon and how to use it.
Start button
You use the Start button to:
Start programs
Access operating system update information
Open recently accessed documents
Adjust system settings
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop
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