The Windows XP Screen Layout 39
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.
What is a drive?
A storage device on which files and folders are saved in, and read from.
What is a folder?
A folder is used to group and manage files systematically, and may include files in sub-folders.
It is similar to a filing cabinet.
What is a file?
A file is a document or a collection of various kinds of data generated as a result of program
operation.
To view the entire structure of the drive
Click the Folder icon in the taskbar to view the entire structure. Click the icon again to return to
the Quick Task Window.
Close Button
Maximize Button
Minimize Button
Drive Icon
(Storage Device)
Title Bar
Menu Bar
Quick Task
Window
Folder Icon
Tool Bar
Summary of Contents for Q1B
Page 1: ...1 User s Guide ...
