Using the Windows GUI
Although you probably realize by now that you sometimes need to leave the Windows graphical user interface (GUI) behind to make repairs or perform maintenance, the Windows GUI is where most work gets done. The following sections discuss these elements of the Windows GUI:
My Computer
Windows Explorer
Control Panel
Taskbar and System Tray (systray)
Start Menu
Accessories/System Tools
Computer Management Console
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places is discussed in Chapter 21, “Networking and Internet Connectivity,” and Chapter 22, “Troubleshooting Principles,” and Device Manager is discussed in Chapter 19, “Installing and Configuring Hardware in Windows.”
My Computer
The My Computer icon might be the single most important icon ...
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