34Chapter 4: Windows Basicswww.gateway.comAbout the Windows environmentAfter your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. Thedesktop is like the top of a real desk. Think of the desktop as your personalizedwork space where you open programs and perform other tasks.Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how yourcomputer is set up.Help andSupportFor more information about the Windows XP desktop, clickStart, then click Help and Support.Type the keyword Windows desktop in the HelpSpotSearch box , then click the arrow.