Fundamentals of Computers: For Undergraduate Courses in Commerce and Management

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WINDOWS XP

Chapter Outline

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Features of Windows XP

6.3 Starting Windows XP

6.4 The Desktop

6.5 My Computer

6.6 Working with Files and Folders

6.7 Windows Explorer

6.8 Windows Help and Support Center

6.9 Searching in Windows XP

6.10 System Utilities in Windows XP

6.11 Control Panel

6.12 Windows Accessories

6.1 INTRODUCTION

Windows XP is an operating system introduced in 2001 by Microsoft and is a part of the Windows family of operating systems. Along with a redesigned look and feel to the user interface, this new operating system uses a more stable and reliable environment than previous versions of Windows. The operating system provides a new interface that uses graphics to simplify navigation and completing common tasks, ...