| A | B | 
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| background | A pattern or picture that can be used on the desktop | 
| control panel | A program accessed from the Start menu that provides specialized features used to change the way Windows looks and behaves. | 
| desktop shortcuts | Icons you can create and place on the desktop to represent an application, folder, or file. | 
| desktop theme | A set of predefined elements, such as icons, fonts, colors, and sounds, that determine the look of your desktop. | 
| Internet Explorer | A Web browser used for communication on the Internet. | 
| my computer | A feature that displays the contents of your computer, provides information about different system resources, and allows you to perform tasks, such as formatting disks and running applications. | 
| my documents | A personal folder for storing files you create and use. | 
| my networks places | If connected to a network, it is used to display all connected computers and servers and to browse networked files. | 
| shortcut | A pointer to an application or document file. | 
| wizard | A Windows program that simplifies a task by guiding you through a series of prompts and questions. |