Chapter 2. The Desktop and Start Menu

• Logging In

• The Elements of the XP Desktop

• The Start Menu

• Start Log Off

• Start Shut Down ( Turn Off Computer)

• Start All Programs

• Start Search

• Start Help and Support

• Start Control Panel

• Start My Network Places

• Start My Computer

• Start My Music, My Pictures

• Start My Recent Documents

• Start My Documents

When you turn on a brand-new Windows XP computer for the first time, you're treated to a series of blue "Welcome to Microsoft Windows" setup screens. This Setup Wizard guides you through setting up an Internet account, activating your copy of Windows, setting up accounts for all the people who use the computer, and so on. If you've been through that process once, read on.

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Tip: You don't have to create accounts for different users, but if you're interested, you can learn all about the subject in Chapter 12.

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