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Windows 11, released on October 5, 2021, is the successor to Windows 10, bringing a
                           revamped user interface and enhanced performance.

                 Components of Windows 11 Desktop
                 When we switch on the power button of a computer, then, the system boots and displays the first screen popularly
                 known as Desktop.

                 Let us look at the different components of Windows 11.
                 Desktop Background

                 The wallpaper that appears behind the icons on your computer's desktop is called Desktop background.

                         Icons


                                                                                               Desktop background




















                                                                                                Taskbar

                 Icons
                 An icon is a small graphical representation of a program or file that appears on the desktop. Some default icons like
                 My Computer, Network, User folder, Recycle bin are already present. Some other icons can be added or removed as
                 per the need.

                 Taskbar
                 It is the thin strip present at the bottom of the screen. By default it is always visible at the bottom but we can choose
                 the auto hide option in the taskbar settings which will disappears the taskbar. But it will reappear only when the mouse
                 cursor moves down to that area. It contains the various important components. Let us learn about them.

                                                          Quick Launch Program Icons  Notification Area
                                        Widgets




                                                          Start Button

                 Start Button

                 It is a small button with a window logo present on the centre. It provides access to all commands, programs and
                 applications installed in a computer.



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