Recycle Bin: This
is temporary location (Dust Bin) where any deleted files from
the Drive C: are kept. Files in the recycle bin can be
restored to the original location or emptied as the case may be.
My Computer: This is a
program that tells or shows all the contents of the computer
Windows Explorer: This
is a special utility feature or small program used in exploring and viewing all
available files and folders in windows directory. All folders and files are
normally arranged in hierarchical order.
Window: This
is a graphical structure like a window format where all programs in the Windows
environment are displayed and viewed. It is rectangular and movable. A window
comprise of the following.
Title
Bar: this is located at the top part of a window. It displays the name
of the application window.
Menu
bar: this is found below the title bar; it comprises of all commands
for program execution
Tool bar: this
is found below the menu bar; it contains shortcut icons
Scroll
bar: these are two bars used in moving around your documents.
Status bar: this
is the last part of a window it is found at the bottom of the window. It
displays status information on the current application.
Dialog Box: this is a
special box that is displayed each time more information is required on a
command or instruction.
Screen Saver: these are
graphical motion pictures or images that appear to keep the screen busy.
Background: this is
pictorial pattern and designs that are used to beautify the windows desktop.
ICONS: these are
small images or pictures used in representing application and command. Icons
act s shortcut.
The Start Button Menu
Programs: This
contains all the lists of the Application Programs you can work with.
Favorite: This
menu has to do with favorite channels of the Internet explorer. You can add
frequently visited websites to it.
My
documents: this is the major folder of
the Hard Disk where documents are kept for easy retrieved.
Setting: This
menu is used to change the configuration setting of the computer it is also use
in adjusting hardware settings of the computer.
Find: For all
missing files and folders, the find menu can be use to easily locate them.
Help: This menu
of the start button is use where assistance is needed to solve a problem you
might have encountered in the system. As a new user in Windows Operating
Systems you can use the help menu to explore all new features.
Run: The Run
command is use to run a program and also to install a new program.
Log Off/On: This has
to do with putting password to a system, thereby logging off or on to get
access to a computer.
Shut Down: This is
one of the most important menu of start button, it is use to put off the system
after use in order to avoid disk errors and prevents technical fault.
Folder: A folder
is like a directory in MS-DOS. It’s like a filling cabinet, a place where all
files are kept for easy retrieval, and also to avoid files from being lost.