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Windows:

Windows is a single user multi tasking operating system that is developed by


Microsoft corporation. It is GUI (Graphical User Interface) software.

Desktop:
The first screen of windows operating system is called as desktop. It contains 4
components.
1. Icons:
An icon is a graphical picture that represents a file, folder or any program.

2. Taskbar:
The horizontal bar seen at the bottom of the desktop is called as Taskbar. It will
display the currently working tasks in windows.

3. Start Button:
The button that appears at the left corner of the taskbar is called as start
button. It is the gateway of the computer.

4. Desktop Area:
The empty area without icons on desktop is called as desktop area.

Folder:
A folder is a place where we can store the similar types of files.

1. Creating a Folder
1. Put the mouse pointer on the empty area of the desktop
2.Click on Right Mouse Button
3. Click on New option
4. Click on "Fodler" option
5. Type a name to the folder
6. Press ENTER key

2. Creating a Sub Folder


1. Open the folder in which you want a sub folder by double clicking
2. Click on "New Folder" icon in Home Tab
3. Type a name to the folder

3. Renaming a Folder
1. Select the folder
2. Click on right mouse button
3. Click on "Rename" option
4. Type another name to the folder
5. Press ENTER Key

4. Deleting a Folder
1. Select the Folder
2. Click on Right Mouse Button
3. Click on "Delete" option
4. Then Confirm Dialog box will appear
5. Click on "Yes"

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