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Windows 7 
Windows 7
Windows 7 is an operating system that Microsoft has produced for use on personal computers. It is 
the follow-up to the Windows Vista Operating System, which was released in 2006.
An operating system allows your computer to manage software and perform essential tasks. It is also 
a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that allows you to visually interact with your computer’s functions 
in a logical, fun, and easy way.interact with your computer’s functions in a logical, fun, and easy 
way.
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The first screen appear after you turn on the power of computer is a desktop 
• If it is a shared PC; more than one user use it, or one user with password protected, you will arrive 
at Welcome Screen
1 - The Desktop
The Desktop is the main Windows 7 screen (see image below). It is the work area where dialog boxes, 
windows, icons,
and menus appear. Like an office desk, the Windows 7 desktop contains items you can use to do your 
job. For instance, from your desktop, you can perform file-management tasks and run software 
applications. You can customize the appearance of the desktop to suit your preferences.
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Desktop Icons
The Desktop is where you’ll find icons (small pictures) for many of your most frequently used 
programs. You’ll most likely see icons for Computer, Documents, Recycle Bin, and Internet Explorer.
– Allows you to see what drives are attached to your computer (for example, your 
local
hard disk
drive, your CD/DVD drives, any networked shared drives, and external drives, such as a USB flash 
drive). You can also view the files that are located on these drives.
– Supplies a ‘catch-all’ place for your personal files. Within here you can see your
files, any shared
files from other computer users and any music or pictures you may have stored. The Documents folder 
will sometimes be identified by your name instead of the word “Documents.” – Stores any files you 
delete until you empty it.
lorer – Contains Windows’ built in web browser that integrates with other 
Windows
components
(such as your folders and Documents).