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Understanding a Window
A window is the basic display component of Windows computers. The My Computer
window, which displays information on the computer's hard drive, will be used as an
example to show the basic composition of a window.
Click Start > My Computer.
Double-click the hard drive (local disk) to view the folders and files stored on in it. If the
contents do not appear, click Show the contents of this folder.
Displays the contents of the hard disk, the CD-ROM drive,
the network drive(s), and floppy disks. It can also be used to
search and open files and folders.
Enables users to configure settings on the computer. 9
Provides on-line help, information on Windows and
troubleshooting.
Enables users to search for information in files or the Internet.
Runs programs or documents.
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