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Customizing the Windows Desktop 3-1
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This chapter describes the main features of the Windows desktop and explains how
to customize the Windows 98 operating system for your use. It also tells you how to
get help while using Windows.
If you are a new Windows user, the Windows tutorial can help orient you to Windows
operations. To access the tutorial, click the Start button and then click Help. On the
Contents tab, double-click Introducing Windows 98.
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Although your computer may vary slightly depending on its hardware and software
configuration, the Windows desktop has many standard features (see Figure 3-1).
Table 3-1 describes these features.
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taskbar
program
buttons
My
Computer
icon
Recycle
Bin icon
Internet
Explorer
icon
Start
button