What Are Processes in the Task Bar?
You may be wondering what processes in the taskbar are. Learning about how to use the taskbar, and understanding what the various parts of it represent, is a basic part of learning how to use a Windows operating system.
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Taskbar Location
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The taskbar of a Windows operating system is usually located at the bottom of the screen, although it can be moved according to a person's preferences.
Active Program Links
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On the taskbar there are various icons; one is the Start button that links to the Start menu. Usually in the center of a Windows taskbar is a series of icons, and possibly text, that act as a button link to active applications which are also known as processes.
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System Tray Icons
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The system tray is usually located on the right side of a Windows taskbar. The system tray shows icon links to more processes, usually to smaller applications.
What is a process?
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A process is essentially a piece of software actively running on a computer. This includes software like word processors, browsers and operating system services.
Insight
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A process is essentially called a process because it is being processed by the computer's processor.
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References
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