The new Windows 7 desktop

Pt. 2 of 10 | 2:09 |

Cool new features in Windows 7

Tuesday October 27, 2009

The

Windows 7 default desktop

is a study in minimalism. No more desktop clutter (at least until you start saving all your files to said desktop). The only icon on the Windows 7 desktop by default is the Recycle Bin. Here's what you need to know about the new

Windows 7 desktop

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Show Notes

- The desktop in Windows 7 has only one icon on it, the Recycle Bin.

- The Quick Launch bar is gone.

- There a a few icons in the Taskbar - Internet Explorer, Media Player, and Windows Explorer.

- Other new features of the desktop will be discussed in future segments.

- You can change the desktop wall paper quite easily.

- Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize.

- A dialog comes up and you can pick from a variety of desktop backgrounds.

- Pick from Landscapes, Nature, Characters, and more.

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