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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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