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2.  Starting Windows XP Starting Windows XP  Desktop Desktop  Start Menu Start Menu  Recycle Bin Recycle Bin  Accessories Accessories  Exploring Computer Exploring Computer

3.  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 Back

4.  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.

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6.  Appears when the Start button is clicked.  Provides access to programs, documents, etc.

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8.  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.

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10.  WordPad  Notepad  Paint  Games  System Tools  Calculator

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