Its the files and icons on the background image of a computer. Its like the window always at the bottom.
What Is A Desktop? Explain The Windows XP Desktop?
The desktop is your work area. Windows xp desktop contains:
Task-bar-the task-bar is located on the bottom edge of the desktop. You can click the taskbar and drag it to other locations. The Start button, active program buttons, icons for quick access to programs, and the current time are located on the task-bar.
My Computer - The My Computer icon provides access to the resources on your computer. You can access your drives and other peripherals by clicking on the My Computer icon.
Internet Explorer -The Internet Explorer icon launches the Internet Explorer browser.
The Recycle Bin-When you delete an object, Windows XP sends it to the Recycle Bin. You can restore objects that are located in the Recycle Bin or you can permanently delete them.
Shortcut icon-Icons with an arrow in the lower left corner are shortcut icons. Click the icon for quick access to the object they represent (program, document, printer, and so on).
Program, folder, and document icons-Program, folder, and document icons do not have an arrow in the lower left corner. They represent the actual object and provide direct access to the object
Task-bar-the task-bar is located on the bottom edge of the desktop. You can click the taskbar and drag it to other locations. The Start button, active program buttons, icons for quick access to programs, and the current time are located on the task-bar.
My Computer - The My Computer icon provides access to the resources on your computer. You can access your drives and other peripherals by clicking on the My Computer icon.
Internet Explorer -The Internet Explorer icon launches the Internet Explorer browser.
The Recycle Bin-When you delete an object, Windows XP sends it to the Recycle Bin. You can restore objects that are located in the Recycle Bin or you can permanently delete them.
Shortcut icon-Icons with an arrow in the lower left corner are shortcut icons. Click the icon for quick access to the object they represent (program, document, printer, and so on).
Program, folder, and document icons-Program, folder, and document icons do not have an arrow in the lower left corner. They represent the actual object and provide direct access to the object