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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:
Toshiba Great Software Offer — A service provided by
Toshiba that offers additional software.
FreedomWare
and software for your notebook computer.
Recycle Bin — Holds files you've deleted using the
Windows Explorer. You may 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
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
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop
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