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105 Cards in this Set
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Set of Computer instructions and controls memory disk devices, printers, CD and DVD drives.
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Operating Systems
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Allows you to easily communicate with and control your computer.
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Microsoft Windows
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Simplifies the process of working with documents and applications.
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Worldwide group of connected computer networks.
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Internet
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Operating system designed for businesses.
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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A computer connected to a server.
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Workstation
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A computer that controls access of a network.
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Server
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Operating system designed for entertainment and home use.
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Another name for Microsoft XP Profession.
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Windows XP
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Windows XP uses 32 bits for addressing and other purposes.
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32-bit Operating System
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Used to create high performance designs, engineering applications, and 3-D animations.
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Windows XP 64-bit Edition
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Performs application related functions like word processing.
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Application Programs
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Combination of hard and software used to communicate with the computer.
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User Interface
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Displays messages and provides information.
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Monitor
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Used ot enter data in the form of communication.
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Keyboard or Mouse
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Can be used by individuals easily with very little training.
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User Friendly
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Also called "Gooey", displays graphics and text when communicating with the user.
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Graphical User Interface (GUI)
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Shows the names of all the computer users on the computer.
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Welcome Screen
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On the right side of the Welcome Screen, lists all of the authorized users for the computer.
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User Icons or User Names
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Can be used to create a new user, change or remove a user, or change user information.
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Control Panel
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A point device used with XP.
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Mouse
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This mouse has 3 buttons, primary, secondary, and wheel buttons.
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Microsoft Intellimouse
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The left Mouse Button
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Primary Mouse Button
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The right mouse button
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Secondary Mouse Button
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Mouse button used for scrolling up and down.
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Wheel Button
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To move the mouse and rest on an item.
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Point
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To press the primary button to choose an item.
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Click
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Opens your user account so you can use the computer.
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Logging on
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The bottom of the screen and contains; start button, task bar area, network area.
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Taskbar
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Used for launching a program.
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Start Button
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Contains a button to show which windows are open on the desktop.
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Taskbar Button Area
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Contains; Show Hidden Icon Button, and notification Button, and the Time.
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Notification Area
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Indicates that 1 or more inactive icons are hidden.
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Show Hidden Icons Button
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Provides quick access to program on the computer.
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Notification Icon
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Shaped like a block arrow.
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Mouse Pointer
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This is every object on the XP Desktop.
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Object
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The unique qualities of an object.
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Properties
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A list of related commands.
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Menu
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Performs a specific action like search for files.
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Command
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Allows you to access most used programs easily.
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Start Menu
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Command above the separation line, top of the left column and the default web browser and default e-mail.
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Pinned Items List
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Below the Separation Line, a list of the most used programs.
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Most Frequently Used Programs
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Follows a command and indicates a submenu.
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Right Arrow
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Follows the Run command and indicates more information is required.
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Ellipses
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To press and release the secondary button (Right).
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Right Click
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Quickly pressing and releasing the left button twice.
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Double Click
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A window currently being used.
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Active Window
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The thin blue line around "My Computer" window.
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Window Border
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Top of the window, contains a small icon.
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Title Bar
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Identifies a Window.
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Window Title
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Left of the Title Bar, contains commands in My Computer.
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System Menu
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Horizontal bar below the Title Bar containing; file, edit, view, favorites, tools, and help.
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Menu Bar
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This allows you to perform often used tasks more quickly.
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Standard Buttons Toolbar
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3 Buttons have this; back, search, and folders.
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Text Labels
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Allows you to launch an application.
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Address Bar
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Shows that an area is expanded.
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Double Up Arrow
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Shows that an area is collapsed.
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Double Down Arrow
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Contains a title and 3 tasks.
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System Tasks Area
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Contains a title and 4 folders; My Network, My Documents, Shared Documents, and Control Panel.
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Other Places Area
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Underlined text like Tasks and folder names.
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Hyperlink
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Documents that are available (shared) with all computer users.
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Shared Documents Folder
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Represents hard disk drives like; 3 1/2 floppy, Disk Drives, and CD Drives.
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Drive Icons
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Makes a window no longer visible on the desktop.
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Minimize Button
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A short on screen note associated with what you are pointing to.
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Tooltip
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Makes a window fit the whole screen.
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Maximize Button
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Returns the window to the size it was before it was Maximized.
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Restore Down Button
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Closes a window.
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Close Button
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Central location for storing and managing documents.
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My Documents Window
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3 tasks; Make new folder, Publish folder, and Share folder.
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File and Folders Task Area
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Links to 4 folders; Desktop, Shared Documents, My Computer, and My Network Places.
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Other Places Area
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This is collapsed and only the title and a double down arrow buttons appear.
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Details Area
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Point to an item, hold down the left mouse button, and move the item to a new location.
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Drag
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Appears when part of a window is not clearly visible.
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Scroll Bar
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Allows you to view areas not currently visible.
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Scroll Box
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Hold down the right mouse button, and move an item to a new location.
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Right Drag
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The area on the hard drive containing all of the deleted items.
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Recycle Bin
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Move an icon from a current location to a new location.
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Move Here
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Resets everything.
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Cancel Command
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Input device that manually enters data.
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Keyboard
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Pressing 1 key or pressing and holding down a combination of 2 or more keys.
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Keyboard Shortcut
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Set of Computer instructions that carry out a task.
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Program
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Set of specific computer instructions to compare a specific task.
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Application Program
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Application program that allows you to create a written document.
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Word Processing Program
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Application program that allows you to create a graphic presentation.
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Presentation Graphics Program
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Application program that allows you to search for and display web pages.
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Web Browser Program
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Internet Explorer is an example on XP.
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Default Web Browser Program
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Internet Explorer or MSN Explorer.
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Web Browser
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This is one web browser program.
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MSN Explorer
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This is a web page you can reference.
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Web Site
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A specific web site and one of millions.
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Msn.com Web Site
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Sites like Msn.com
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Web Page
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The first Web Page that comes up on the computer when you start.
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Home Page or Start Page
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Application program that allows you to view the contents of the computer.
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Windows Explorer
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Displays the Hierarchy structure of folders and drives on the computer.
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Folders Pane or Folder Bar
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The top to bottom importance; Desktop to the other desktop icons.
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Hierarchial Structure
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Left of the icons; means no other folders.
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Minus Sign
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Left of the icons, means there are other folders or subfolders.
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Plus Sign
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The drive or folder containing the files to be copied.
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Source Drive or Source Folder
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The drive or folder where the files are to be copied to.
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Destination Drive or Destination Folder
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A way to move files.
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Move Here
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Change the name of a file.
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Rename
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Available with any running program and answers many questions about XP.
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Help and Support
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A small box and indicates a category.
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Bullet
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Indicates a help category.
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Question Mark
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Contains a list of entries of help topics.
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Help and Support Center Index
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