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Chapter 2: Using Windows
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Using the Windows desktop
After your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The desktop is like 
the top of a real desk. Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open 
programs and perform other tasks.
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Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is set up.
The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon.
Help
For more information about the Windows desktop, click Start, then click Help and Support
Type 
Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press E
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Desktop elements
Description
The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the computer display containing the 
Start button on the left and a clock on the right. Other buttons on the taskbar 
represent programs that are running.
Click a program’s button on the taskbar to open the program’s window.
The Start button provides access to programs, 
files, help for Windows and other programs, 
and computer tools and utilities.
Click the Start button, then open a file or 
program by clicking an item on the menu that 
opens.
The Recycle Bin is where files, folders, and 
programs that you discarded are stored. You 
must empty the Recycle Bin to permanently 
delete them from your computer. For 
instructions on how to use the Recycle Bin, see 
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The Windows Security Center icon may appear 
on the taskbar near the clock. The icon 
changes appearance to notify you when the 
security settings on your computer are set 
below the recommended value or when 
updates are available. Double-click this icon to 
open the Windows Security Center. For more 
information, se