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3. The Windows
Desktop
Lesson 2

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Once the computer has finished
loading, Windows desktop will
appear on our screen.
Windows Desktop is the colorful
background display that we can see
on the monitor screen upon
switching on the computer.

5. Desktop
Icons
It is the shortcut icon of the My
Documents folder on our computer
where the files are being restored.
Files are the one that has been
worked on and saved on the
computer.
My Documents
(Documents)

6. Desktop
Icons
- this icon allows us to see the
contents of the different
storage drives in the computer.
My Computer
(Computer)

7. Desktop
Icons
Recycle Bin
- This is where the deleted files
are temporarily stored and will
be erased when the bin is
emptied.

8. Desktop
Icons
My Network Places
(Network)
- It is an icon that shows the
other computers connected to
the computer being used.

9. Desktop
Icons
Internet Explorer
(IE)
- It is the default web browser of
the Windows that enables us to
open and launches the internet. In
newer versions of Windows (10) , IE
is replaced by Microsoft Edge.

10. A button is a Windows control used to initiate
an action. A control button is useful in
Windows application as resizing an application
is a usual thing in Windows environment.
Windows Desktop has four control buttons
which are:
● Minimize
● Maximize
● Restore
● Close
Windows Control Buttons

11. Windows Control Buttons
Minimize Button
- This button reduces the size of
the window on the desktop. When
the window is minimized, it is still
open and is represented by a
window button on the taskbar.

12. Windows Control Buttons
Maximize Button
- It is the button that enlarges a
window to its largest possible size
and the window will fit to the
whole screen.

13. Windows Control Buttons
Restore Button
- This button toggles when
maximize button is clicked or in
used and it returns a window into
its previous size.

14. Windows Control Buttons
Close Button
- This button when clicked
closes the window.

15. How Recycle Bin Icon Works
When we delete a file or folder in our computer, it
does not actually get deleted right away but it
goes to the Recycle Bin.
If we ever change our mind and decide not to
delete the item permanently, we can restore it as
our file.

16. We can restore the deleted files in our computer by:
1. Double - click the Recycle bin Iicon on the desktop.
2. The Window of the recycle bin is displayed, do one of the following:
 To restore all of the files, click Restore all items on the tool bar.
 To Restore a certain file, click first the item to be restored in the
list, then click Restore this item on the tool bar.
3. The files will be restored to their original locations in our
computer.
How Recycle Bin Icon Works

17. My Computer Window
My Computer Icon accesses the devices that support your
computer such as hard disk, CD Drives, and removable
media. You can also access other devices that might be
connected to your computer such as external hard drives
and flash drives.
It is important to know the spaces available in your devices
for keeping the files and work done in your computer.
You can work around your computer in
several ways through My Computer icon
found on the desktop and navigating its
contents.

18. My Computer Window

19. Hard Disk drives
The part allows us to view the content of our hard disk
drives. This is usually marked as drive C or drive D.
Parts of My Computer Window
Devices with Removable Storage
This part allows us to view the contents of our DVD/CD/USB
drive and other removable storage devices such as Flash
Drive.
Network Location
This part of the My Computer allows us to view and
connect to a shared network folder in our computer.

20. The File Explorer
The File Explorer or previously known as Windows Explorer
displays the categorized structure of files, folders and
drives on your computer.
In Windows 7, you can use Windows Explorer by clicking
the Start Button. Choose Programs then Accessories and
select Windows Explorer.

21. The Windows Explorer in Window 7

22. The File Explorer window in
Windows 10