| A | B |
| 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. |