The Windows XP Screen Layout 39Understanding a WindowA window is the basic display component of Windows computers. The My Computer window, whichdisplays information on the computer's hard drive, will be used as an example to show the basiccomposition of a window.Click Start > My Computer.Double-click the hard drive (local disk) to view the folders and files stored on in it. If the contentsdo not appear, click Show the contents of this folder.What is a drive?A storage device on which files and folders are saved in, and read from.What is a folder?A folder is used to group and manage files systematically, and may include files in sub-folders.It is similar to a filing cabinet.What is a file?A file is a document or a collection of various kinds of data generated as a result of programoperation.To view the entire structure of the driveClick the Folder icon in the taskbar to view the entire structure. Click the icon again to return tothe Quick Task Window.Close ButtonMaximize ButtonMinimize ButtonDrive Icon(Storage Device)Title BarMenu BarQuick TaskWindowFolder IconTool Bar
