Windows OS

This week we learned more about the characteristics and features of Windows Operating System such:

•Microsoft created the operating system, Windows, in the mid-1980s.

•They have a version of the operating system that is designed for the home user, and a professional version, which is intended for businesses.

•The versions differ in the depth of networking, security, and multimedia support.

•Windows is a proprietary software, which means that Microsoft has placed restrictions on how people can use or copy the software.

•Windows comes preloaded on most of the PCs sold today, and can also be purchased separately

Aims of window 7

•      Decrease start up and shutdown times by 20 seconds
•      Go to sleep and resume faster
•      Use up less memory
•    Pop up search results faster
•    Reconnect to your wireless network more quickly
•   Recognize USB devices faster

What is a window 7?

It is latest version of series of operating system to produce for using personal computers and follow up to window vista was released in 2006. An operating system allows managing software and performing essential tasks and also graphical user interface allow to visually interacting computer’s function in a logical, fun and easy way.

Windows 7 also saves time by not booting up various devices during Start Up unless they are currently being used. In other words, if you are not using a Bluetooth device at the moment then Windows 7 will not waste time by running that program in the background. It will wait until you have plugged it in.

However, performance tests of Windows 7 indicate that actual improvements vary and greatly depend on the conditions of your specific computer and the programs you are running. We will go into more detail regarding your computer's ability to run Windows 7 in future lessons.

The anatomy of window 7

The following elements are the main elements of window 7;

•  Aero view ( an interface that makes your visual interactions with the desktop fun and easy)
•  Task-bar ( more convenient to use with larger views and easier access
•   Search ( search bar of the start menu can see a list options group by categories and       allows scan for document ,music , picture and email easily)
•   Libraries ( to recognize your file in one place)
•  Gadgets ( select or download  slide show, calendar or weather update to your  desktop )

 

What is special folder?

Folders are presented to the user through an interface as an abstract concept, and make it possible for an application to ask the operating system. It is used for storing application settings and files, internet files, saving temporary files, using shortcuts to other and so on.

What are the windows special folders?

The main windows special folders are Desktop folder, Start menu folder, Personal documents folder and the special folder name is used to index into the collection to retrieve.  The common special folders are application data, cookies, desktop directory, favorite, fonts and so on.

System tools folder

It is accessed to click start button firstly, all program and then accessories and system tools. It has many applications like disk cleaner (a great window tool which performs disk clean up), disk defragmenter (older versions Microsoft windows) , system restore(allows you to roll back system files and window 7 provide and enhanced and improved version and control panel system (perform maintenance tasks from the windows 7 control panel.

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