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By Marziah Karch, About.com

Definition: Google Desktop is a search utility that runs on a Windows XP or Windows 2000 desktop and allows you to search for emails, web history, and files on your hard drive. Google Desktop also allows you to install Google Gadgets.
Also Known As: Google Desktop

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