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Starting Windows XP Windows XP desktop uses a graphical user interface

Graphical user interface (GUI)◦ Displays icons to represent items stored on the computer

Icons: Pictures of familiar objects

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The Windows XP Desktop Desktop

◦ Area that appears on the screen when Windows XP starts.◦ A workspace for projects and tools.◦ Uses default settings when the computer is first started.

Default settings: settings preset by the operating system.

◦ Appearance can be changed by the user.

Desktop

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Appears when the Start button is clicked.

Provides access to programs, documents, etc.

Start Menu

Start Button

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Viewing the contents of the Recycle Bin

Click the desktop, and then point to the Recycle Bin icon. After a few moments, a ScreenTip appears that describes the Recycle Bin.

Click the left mouse button twice quickly to double-click the Recycle Bin icon. The Recycle Bin opens.

Viewing the contents of the Recycle Bin

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