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About the Windows environment
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Desktop components
Icons are graphic representations of objects on the desktop that you select and
open, such as a drive, folder, document, or program. Buttons are graphic
representations of controls that you use to change the state of desktop
elements such as the window size.
Desktop icons, buttons, and
elements Description
My Documents is a folder where you store your personal
files. You can create other folders to save files in, but My
Documents is easy to find because it is on the desktop.
Double-click My Documents to view your personal files
and folders.
The My Computer icon provides access to drives and
other computer controls. Double-click the My Computer
icon to view the drives and folders on your computer.
Drive icons represent the various drives on your computer,
such as the hard drive and CD drive. Double-click a drive
icon to view files and folders located on the drive.
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 HelpSpot.
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