Developed by Microsoft Corporation and is the most popular operating system today.

• Microsoft Windows

• Operating System

Is the main program that runs and controls the different parts of the computer.

• Microsoft Windows

• Operating System

This allows you to work on more than one document or program at a time.

Got its name from the rectangular work areas on the screen.

• Windows

• Graphical User Interface

Allows you to communicate with your computer by clicking small images or icons on the screen with a pointing device, such as a mouse.

• Windows

• Graphical User Interface

Makes the working with the computer easier because there is no need to memorize series of instructions or commands.

• Windows

• Graphical User Interface

When you switch on the computer, this is the first screen that you will see.

• Desktop

• Wallpaper

This is the background that you will on the screen of the computer.

• Desktop

• Wallpaper

Identify the part of Windows Desktop

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Icons

Date/Time Control

Desktop

Taskbar

Notification Area

Start

Is the narrow band that is usually found at the bottom of the screen.

Contains the start button and the system tray that displays the clock and the volume control.

• Task bar

• Start button

Gives quick access to programs files and settings on your computer. When you click this, the Start Menu appears.

• Task bar

• Start button