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Windows 7 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Action Center | An area in a window that displays important messages about critical security and maintenance components on a computer, such as the firewall, antivirus protection, and spyware protection. |
| Address Bar | An area in a window that contains the path to the current folder. |
| Close Button | The window button that closes the open window or application. |
| Computer Folder | In Windows provides access to hard drives, removable drives and media, CD, and DVD drives, network locations, and other removable media such as flash storage, cameras, and scanners. |
| Control Panel | The command center for configuring Windows settings. |
| Desktop | The main screen and workspace that opens when Windows is started |
| Explore Windows | Vista windows that explore a computer and navigate to items. |
| Favorites | Area in the Navigation Pane that contains links to folders for commonly used items, including the desktop, downloads, and recently opened files and folders. |
| Jump List | A list of recently used files that appears on the start menu when you right-click an icon. |
| Libraries | Virtual folders that contain links to files and folders throughout your computer. |
| Notification Area | Program icons on the task bar that provide status and notifications about programs and features, such as speaker volume or new mail. |
| Operating System | Software such as Windows 7 or Windows Vista or Mac OS X that controls the basic operations of your computer |
| Pin | To attach a program icon directly to the Start menu or task bar for easy access |
| Pointer | The tip of a pointing device as it appears on the screen. |
| Pointing Device | A device that allows users to navigate and interact with a computer. |
| Recycle Bin | Wastebasket icon on the windows desktop where items are deleted and from which they can be restored |
| Start Button | Centralized starting point that brings up menus and other options. |
| Taskbar | The area at the bottom of the Windows screen that contains the Start button as well as program or window buttons for opening programs. |
| Window | A work area in Windows containing a user interface. |
| Window Aero | Windows Vista graphic interface that includes transparency for windows and dialogue boxes. |