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| the primary Windows shell in which all components of the user interface reside |
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| Desktop component located at the bottom of the window that holds pinned icons for frequently used applications and icons of currently running programs |
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| Desktop component located on the left side of the Taskbar that displays the Start menu when clicked |
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| Desktop component on which icons for frequently used applications and gadgets can be displayed |
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| small graphic used to represent programs, files, folders, and shortcuts |
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| link to a program or file that may be stored in another location |
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| container used to collect and organize files |
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| displays a list of local and network storage locations in the right-hand pane |
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| files are associated with the Windows operating system and are usually stored in the Windows or Program Files folders |
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| files are associated with the programs users use to accomplish tasks (e.g., Microsoft Word or Internet Explorer) |
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| files are created by users when working with an application program like Microsoft Word |
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| temporary location that holds data or files tagged to be moved or copied |
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| keyboard shortcut to move selected data or files to the Windows Clipboard |
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| keyboard shortcut to copy selected data or files to the Windows Clipboard |
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| keyboard shortcut to copy data or files from the Windows Clipboard to a designated location |
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| helper key that allows you to click to selected a list of adjacent files |
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| helper key that allows you to click to selected a list of nonadjacent files |
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| menu command to move selected data or files to the Windows Clipboard |
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| menu command to copy selected data or files to the Windows Clipboard |
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| keyboard shortcut to copy data or files from the Windows Clipboard to a designated location |
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| right-click + drag command to move selected data or files to a new location |
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| right-click + drag command to copy selected data or files to a new location |
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| menu command that allows you to change the name of a file, folder, or shortcut |
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| temporary location in which files to be deleted are stored |
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| enabling this property of a file removes it from the normal display of a folder’s contents |
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| enabling this property of a file prevents the file from being changed or deleted inadvertently (or on purpose!) |
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| action that must be taken to permanently delete files in the Recycle Bin |
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| archive; also compressed file |
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| single file created by compressing one or more files and folders in an effort to make a smaller package for uploading and downloading |
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| process of "unpacking" an archive into its constituent files and folders |
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