Windows is an operating system that allows users to operate a computer system. It features basic elements like icons, a start button, taskbar, desktop, and wallpaper. Windows XP included a quick launch bar and system tray, while Windows 7 introduced desktop gadgets and a notification area on the taskbar. Both operating systems use icons to represent programs and files, allow customizing the desktop wallpaper, and feature a start button to open programs and documents.

2. What is
Windows?

4.  Windows is an operating system which makes
the computer system work.
 WithoutWindows, you cannot operate the
computer such as the system unit, monitor
and the keyboard.

5. What are the
BASIC ELEMENTS OF WINDOWS XP?
BASIC ELEMENTS OF WINDOWS 7?

6. Basic Elements
of
WINDOWS XP

7. Icons
Start Button
Wallpaper
Desktop
Taskbar
Quick Launch Bar
SystemTray

8.  The desktop is the entire screen on Windows
XP. It is called a desktop because it looks and
functions very much like a neat desk or
working table.

9.  Icons are small pictures found on the
desktop. These are symbols representing
programs, applications, or files. Each icon is a
shortcut to an item, file, or program inside
the computer.

10.  It is a button found on the lower left part of
the desktop. It is used to start a program or
open a document.

11.  It is a rectangular bar found at the lower part
of the desktop. It contains the Start button
and shows what programs or documents are
currently open.

12.  This provides an easy way to launch a
program with just one click.

13.  In the SystemTray, this is where you can find
icons belonging to some of the programs that
are currently running.

14.  This is the background design of the desktop.
You can customize the wallpaper according
to your preference.

15. Basic Elements
of
WINDOWS 7

16. Icons
Start Button Taskbar
Notification Area
Desktop
Wallpaper

17.  The desktop is the main screen area that
you’ll see.
 Contains mini-programs calledGadgets.
 Clock, currency, slideshow, picture
puzzle, weather

18.  Icons are small pictures found on the
desktop. These are symbols representing
programs, applications, or files. Each icon is a
shortcut to an item, file, or program inside
the computer.

19.  It is the round button found on the lower part
of the desktop which you can use to open
programs and folders.

20.  It is found at the bottom of your screen. It
also contains the start button, the middle
section and notification area.

21.  The NotificationArea informs you of the
status of the running program such as anti-
virus, printing, computer updates, and time.

22.  This is the picture or design used as a
background of the desktop.
 InWindows 7, there are new wallpaper
designs and desktop slideshow, which display
a rotating series of pictures.

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