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What’s new with Windows 7
29Lesson 1, Getting Started with Windows 7
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The Windows 7 desktop
The Windows 7 desktop serves as the jumping-o point for any task you want to perform
using your computer. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the various components of
the desktop.
A B
C FD H IE G
A. Shortcut Icon. B. Work area. C. Start Button. D. Quick Launch Program Icons. E. Programs that are currently running.
F. Taskbar. G. Noti cation area. H. Time & Date. I. Show Desktop Button.
• The Start button. Clicking this button reveals the Start menu, from which you can launch
any Windows 7 application.
• The Windows Taskbar. Buttons representing any programs you have open appear on the
Taskbar. Also, by default, the Taskbar features icons for launching Internet Explorer 8, Windows
Explorer, and Windows Media Player. You can pin additional program icons—or even icons for
frequently accessed documents or folders—to the Taskbar if you like. You’ll learn more about
customizing the Taskbar in Lesson 4, “Customizing Windows 7.” Note that open programs appear
highlighted; buttons for launching programs do not.
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