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Character User Interface Operating System
                 It allows a user to access a computer by giving text based commands. These commands are entered one at a time
                 to get the work done by the computer. It is a time consuming process and has been replaced by a graphical user
                 interface. Examples are DOS, Windows command prompt.

                 Graphical User Interface Operating System
                 A graphical user interface supports user-friendly graphical environments where the work is done by using mouse
                 clicks. The user doesn't have to remember big text based commands to get the work done. Examples are Windows
                 operating system and Mac OS etc.


                         Windows 10 Operating System

                 Windows 10 is a Graphical user interface operating system developed by Microsoft in 2015. It is a single user
                 operating system designed for personal use at home and in the office using desktops, laptops and tablets.
                 After you switch on the computer, a few initial steps of booting the operating system occurs and  Windows 10 gets
                 loaded into the computer's memory. It remains in the computer's memory till the power is on and assists in the
                 smooth functioning of the computer.

                 Desktop is the first screen that appears on the monitor after Windows 10 is loaded. Just like an office desk where
                 your things related to everyday jobs are organized to increase your efficiency, similarly the desktop of Windows
                 10 is the main screen area that contains some basic components that uses dialog box, windows, menus, files and
                 folders to provide quick access to the softwares for efficient use.


                 Components of Windows 10 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 10.


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

                       Icons
                                                                                               Desktop background
















                                                                                               Taskbar
                                                    Windows 10 Desktop

                 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.
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