Antaramuka pengguna Senarai_komponen_Microsoft_Windows

KomponenDescriptionDiperkenalkan
Windows ShellThe most visible and recognizable aspect of Microsoft Windows. The shell is the container inside of which the entire graphical user interface is presented, including the taskbar, the desktop, Windows Explorer, as well as many of the dialog boxes and interface controls. In Windows Vista, a new compositing glass-like user interface called Windows Aero has been introduced.Windows 1.0
Windows ExplorerProvides an interface for accessing the file systems, launching applications, and performing common tasks such as viewing and printing pictures.Windows 95
Windows SearchStarting with Windows Vista, search is a tightly shell-integrated component of Windows. A downloadable Windows Desktop Search software is available for Windows XP and older versions.Windows Vista, downloadable for older versions
Special FoldersFolders which are presented to the user through an interface as an abstract concept, instead of an absolute path. This makes it possible for an application to locate where certain kinds of files can be found, regardless of what version or language of operating system is being used. See also, Windows Shell namespace.Windows 95
Start menuServes as the central launching point for applications. It provides a customizable, nested list of programs for the user to launch, as well as a list of most recently opened documents, a way to find files and get help, and access to the system settings.

By default, the Start Button is visible at all times in the lower left-hand corner of the screen.

Windows 95
TaskbarThe application desktop bar which is used to launch and monitor applications.Windows 95
Windows SidebarA new panel on the side of the screen to place gadgets.Windows Vista
File associationsUsed to open a file with the correct program. File associations can be uniquely assigned to specific actions, known as verbs.Windows 3.0