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Components of Windows 11

Windows 11 has many components for different purposes.
1. Start Menu – Central access point for apps, settings, and power options.

2. Taskbar – Shows running apps, pinned apps, the Start button, and system
icons (e.g., volume,
network, clock).

3. Desktop – The main
workspace where users

can place files, folders,
and shortcuts.

4. File Explorer – Tool for

managing files and folders
on the system.

5. Settings App – Central

hub to configure system
preferences and hardware settings.

6. Control Panel (Legacy) – Older interface for system settings (still available

in some areas).

7. Windows Search – Allows quick searching of apps, files, and web content.

8. Notification Center – Displays system notifications and a calendar.

9. Quick Settings – Provides fast access to controls like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,
brightness, and volume.

10. Action Center – Replaced by Notification Center and Quick Settings in
Windows 11.

11. Microsoft Store – Marketplace to download apps, games, movies, and

more.

12. Windows Security – Built-in antivirus and system protection tools (formerly
Windows Defender).

13. Widgets Panel – Personalized feed for news, weather, calendar, and more.

14. Virtual Desktops – Allows multiple desktops for organizing tasks or

separating workspaces.

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