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Window 7

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operating system
program that lets you run your computer
Windows 7 is an operating system
program
set on instructions written for a computer
log in
provide your user account name and password to verify that you are authorized to use the computer
security feature fro protecting your computer
desktop
acts as your work area
icons
small images that represent items such as the recycle bin on your computer
file
collection of stored information
folder
container that helps you organize your files
faskbar
horizontal bar at the bottom of the screen
start button
launching point when you want to communicate with your computer
notification area
at right side of the taskbar contains icons that represent informational messages and programs
recycle bin
where you place the files and folders that you don't need anymore and want to delete
desktop background
shaded area behind your desktop objects
shortcuts
icons on desktop background that can be double clicked to access programs, files, folders, even devices that you use frequently
gadgets
optional programs that present helpful or entertaining information on your desktop
pointing device
control the movement of the mouse pointer on your computer screen
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