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Icons
Small graphical representations of various files/
folders, programs or applications are known
as icons. These icons help to quickly open the
files/folders or programs by double clicking on
them. This PC Recycle Bin Folder
Desktop Background (Wallpaper)
The image in the background of the icons is called desktop background or wallpaper.
Quick Byte
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,
opened programs, clock and Show desktop button.
Show desktop button
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.
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GUI Operating System—An Introduction

