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Desktop Background (Wallpaper)

                  The image in the background of the icons is called desktop background or wallpaper.
























                          The desktop also has some shortcut icons. A shortcut is a link to any item on
                          the computer, such as a program, file, folder, or printer at any location on the
                          computer. We just have to click the shortcut icon and the associated program,
                          file/folder opens up.



                  Taskbar

                  The long bar at the bottom of the desktop is called the taskbar. It helps to manage various
                  currently  active  programs,  opened  in  different  windows.  We  can  switch  between  these
                  programs by clicking their buttons on the taskbar. It also has the Start button, Clock and

                  Opened program.





                              Start button                           Opened programs                      Clock

                  Start Button

                  It is known as the gateway to Windows and its programs. It opens the Start
                  menu when we click on it.

                  Opened Programs

                  Opened  programs  are  those  which  are  currently
                  running.  These  are  located  as buttons  on  the
                  taskbar. The taskbar also contains shortcuts to open various programs.
                  Clock


                  Clock is present on the right side of the taskbar. It displays the current date
                  and time.



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