WHAT IS WINDOWS 7?
■ Windows 7 is an operating system that Microsoft has produced for use on personal computers. It is the
follow-up to the Windows Vista Operating System, which was released in 2006. An operating system allows
your computer to manage software and perform essential tasks. It is also a Graphical User Interface (GUI)
that allows you to visually interact with your computer’s functions in a logical, fun, and easy way.
☐ For example, in Windows 7 you can view two windows side by side by using the Aero Snap feature. This
feature automatically sizes-or snaps-two windows to fit together on the screen, allowing you the convenience
of viewing them next to each other.
WINDOWS 2007 VERSION
Operating system - Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7
Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate
Taskbar
The taskbar is now more convenient to use, with larger views and easier access.
Jump Lists allow you to right-click an icon in the taskbar and immediately access items like music, videos, or
webpages you use on a regular basis.
Pin allows you to place programs on the taskbar and rearrange the order of the icons.
Action Center allows you to control the alerts and pop-ups you receive regarding maintenance and security.
As soon as you start typing in the Search bar of the Start Menu, you will instantly see a list of relevant
options grouped by categories with highlighted keywords and text. This allows you to easily scan for the
documents, music, pictures, and emails you are looking for.
Libraries allow you to organize your files in one place so they are easy to search and access.
Windows 7 has four default Libraries for documents, music, pictures, and videos;
However, you can customize and create you own Libraries based on your needs.
Gadgets
You can select or download gadgets such as a slide show, calendar, or weather update to add to your
desktop. The live updates of some gadgets like weather, stocks, and feed headlines are quite convenient.
Additional things you can do in Windows 7
► Device Stage: When you plug a device into your computer such as a camera, mobile phone, or flash drive,
a window will open up with a menu of popular tasks, status information, and options for your device.
▸ Windows Live Essentials: Windows Live Essentials is free software that enhances the Windows 7
experience. It replaces Windows Mail and allows you to email, instant message, edit photos, and blog.
► HomeGroup: HomeGroup allows you to connect two or more PCs on a home network to easily share and
access files and printers.
▸ Windows Touch: You can use Windows Touch with a touch-screen PC to Browse and flick through the screen
using your fingers with multi-touch technology.
▸ Remote Media Streaming: With Remote Media Streaming, you can access Your music, pictures, and videos
stored on your home PC remotely using the Internet.
WHAT IS WINDOWS 10?
Windows 10 is the most recent version of the Microsoft Windows operating system. There have been many
different versions of Windows over the years, including Windows 8 (released in 2012), Windows 7 (2009),
Windows Vista (2006), and Windows XP (2001). While older versions of Windows mainly ran on desktop and
laptop computers, Windows 10 is also designed to run equally well on tablets.
■ An operating system is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer’s
memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware. It also allows you to communicate with
the computer without knowing how to speak the computer’s language. Without an operating system, a
computer is useless.
Whereas Windows 8 uses the Start screen to launch applications, Windows 10 has reintroduced a more
traditional Start menu. It’s also been expanded to make it easier to find important apps.
MICROSOFT EDGE
■This new browser is designed to give Windows users a better experience on the Web. It’s faster, more
secure, and includes a lot of new features. Microsoft Edge is meant to replace Internet Explorer as your
default web browser, but you’ll still be able to use another browser if you prefer.
CORTANA
Similar to Siri and Google Now, you can talk to this virtual assistant with your computer’s microphone.
Cortana can answer questions like What’s the weather like today?, perform simple tasks like remind you to
take out the trash, and much more.
MULTIPLE DESKTOPS AND TASK VIEW
■Instead of keeping everything open on the same desktop, you can move some of your windows to a virtual
desktop to get them out of the way. And the new Task view feature makes it easy to manage all of your open
windows.
ACTION CENTER
■The new Action Center is pretty different from previous versions of Windows. For example, it’s been
expanded to let you access frequently used settings, such as Wi-Fi connectivity and tablet mode It’s also
where you’ll see important notifications, so if your computer receives an update you’ll get a notification
about it here.
TABLET MODE
■Unlike Windows 8, Windows 10 makes a clear distinction between desktops and tablets. If you’re using a
keyboard and mouse with Windows 10, you’ll be in desktop mode by default. If your computer also has a
touchscreen, you can go into tablet mode at any time. Tablet users can also switch back to desktop mode if
they prefer.
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OPERATING SYSTEM
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Software
Software A set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.
Software - *Application Software and *System Software
Software can be split into two main types:
1. System Software which is software that directly – operates the computer hardware, to provide basic
functionality needed by users and other software, and to provide a platform for running application
software.
2. Application Software – also called application program,
Software designed to handle specific tasks for users. Such software directs the computer to execute
commands given by the user and may be said to include any program that processes data for a user.
Types of System Software
1. Operating System
2. Device Drivers
3. Utilities
What is Operating System?
•An operating system is a collection of software that manages computer hardware resources.
•Without a computer operating system, a computer would be useless.
*The operating system acts as an interface between the user and computer hardware.
Users<>Application Software<>Operating System Software<>Hardware System
Operations of OS
[Link] and shut down a computer
2. Provide a user interface
[Link] Programs
[Link] tasks
[Link] devices
6. Manage Memory
7. Establish an Internet Connection
8. Control a network
8. Provide Utilities
Structure of Operating System
User Interface
*The operating system acts as a interface between the user and computer hardware.
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Kernel
*Core of operating system, responsible for loading operating system
Features of Operating System
GUI
Multiuser
Operating System
Multitasking
Multiprocessing
Multithreading
⚫ GUI – Short for Graphical User Interface, a GUI Operating System contains graphics and icons and is
commonly navigated by using a computer mouse.
• Multi-user – A multi-user operating system allows for multiple users to use the same computer at the same
time and/or different times example (LINUX)
⚫Multi Tasking - An operating system that is capable of allowing multiple software processes to run at the
same time.
Below are some examples of multitasking operating systems.
. Unix
. Windows XP
Windows Vista
Multi Processing
An operating system capable of supporting and utilizing more than one computer processor.
More than one CPUs that can be shared
Below are some examples of multiprocessing operating systems.
For Example
Linux
Unix
Windows 2000
⚫Multi Threading
Smaller parts of a program are loaded when needed by OS
• Operating systems that allow different parts of a software program to run concurrently
Operating systems that would fall into this category are:
For example
. Linux
Unix
Windows 2000
Stand Alone operating system/Desktop operating system:
Stand Alone operating system
WINDOWS
MAC OS
LINUX
Types of operating system:
Stand Alone operating system.
• Server operating system.
Embedded operating system.
Advantages & Disadvantages of Windows
Advantages
Easy to use
Update
Familiar
Gaming
Disadvantages
Expensive
Not secure
Not Stable
Advantages & Disadvantages Of MAC OS
Advantages
Great GUI
Stable
Secure
Better to graphic designer
Disadvantages
Not all software run
Not gaming
Expensive
Advantages & Disadvantages of LINUX
Advantages
Free
Secure
Low pc requirement
Disadvantages
Not familiarity
Not all software run
Hard to learn, use and install
Server Operating system
Server operating systems are designed to provide platforms for multi-users, for critical, network applications.
Their main purpose is to provide security, stability and collaboration. Most of them come with a pack of
dedicated software tools such as Web servers, e-mail agents and terminal services The common applications
for server OSes are:
-File and printer sharing
-Application services (including databases)
-Web site services
- E-mail, groupware and messaging
-Terminal services
-Caching
Server Needs:
Administration
Stability
Security
BEST OPERATING SYSTEMS OF 2013
*UBUNTO 12.10
•WINDOWS 8
• MACINTOSH
•WINDOWS 7
.LINUX MINT
Mobile Operating system
[Mobile OS]
Symblan OS
iPhone OS
RIM BlackBerry
Windows Mobile
Linux
Palm OS
WINDOWS 8
PROS:
• Better Stability
•Can be used as a primary OS.
• Awesome supports with tablets.
CONS:
• Virus Prone.
•Paid
UBUNTO 12.10
PROS:
• Elegant Graphics
• Virus free
•Faster Access
• Better Stability
•Free ubunto cloud storage.
CONS:
•It doesn’t include audio,video codecs
MACINTOSH
PROS:
•Fabulous Graphics.
•Better Stability.
• Great Effects.
• Awesome Interface.
CONS:
•Virus Prone.
•Size is almost 3 GB.
WINDOWS 7
PROS:
Nice Animation.
Better Stability.
Less Vulnerable.
Great Aero Effects.
CONS:
Crashes Several Times.
Virus Prone.
Large size almost 3-4 GB.
LINUX MINT
PROS:
• Virus Free
include
• Faster
•Audio and Video pre included.
CONS:
• Low Graphical User Interface
Types of System Software
1. Operating System
2. Device Drivers
3. Utilities
Conclusion
As Operating System controls and coordinates the use of the hardware among the various applications
programs for various uses, we can say that it plays a very important role in computer system.
Device Drivers
⚫ which operate or control a particular type of device that is attached to a computer. Each device needs at
least one corresponding device driver; because a computer typically has at minimum at least one input
device and at least one output device, a computer typically needs more than one device driver.
Because of the diversity of modern hardware and operating systems, drivers operate in many different
environments.
Drivers may interface with:
1. Printers
2. Video Adapters
3. Network Cards
4. Sound Cards
5. For pointing devices such as mouse, keyboards USB, etc
6. Computer storage devices such as hard disk, CD-ROM and Floppy Disk
7. Image Scanners
8. Digital Cameras
Utilities
Which are computer programs designed to assist users in the maintenance and care of their computers.
. Why is it important?
OS are becoming more complex
Keeps computer running smoothly
Help to protect OS on the internet
Examples of Utility Software
Defragmentation and Disk Utilities – Maintain files on disk And arrange them in a manner that allows for fast
access
Backup Utilities – safeguard files by creating backup copies
Security Software – search for and remove viruses and spyware from computers, and guard against attacks
Spam and Pop-up Blockers – Remove junk mails and ads
Windows Cleaners - remove unwanted programs and leftover
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APPLICATION SOFTWARE
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Software
Software A set of instructions that tells the computer what to do
Software
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Application Software - System Software
Application Software – Examples of application software are as follows:
a. Word processing software – Creates, edits, saves, and prints documents. Example: MS Word,
WordPerfect, Ami Pro, MacWrite.
b. Spreadsheet software – An electronic spreadsheet consisting of rows and columns is used to
present and analyze data. Example: MS Excel, Lotus 123, Quattro Pro.
c. Database management software – Used to structure a database, a large collection of computer
programs. Data is organized as fields and records for easy retrieval. Example: MS Access, dBase,
Fox Pro, Oracle.
d. Graphic software – Graphics programs display results of data manipulation for easier analysis and
presentation.
Example: Macromedia Flash, Harvard Graphics, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop
APPLICATION SOFTWARE TYPE
EXAMPLES
MS Word, WordPad and Notepad
Word processing software
Database software
Oracle, MS Access, Paradox
Spreadsheet software
Google sheets, Microsoft Excel
Multimedia software
Real Player, Media Player
Presentation Software
MS Power Point, Keynotes, Google slides
Enterprise Software
Customer relationship management system
Information Worker Software
Documentation tools, resource management tools
Educational Software
Dictionaries: Encarta, BritannicaMathematical: MATLABOthers: Google Earth, NASA World Wind
Simulation Software
Flight and scientific simulators
Content Access Software
Accessing content through media players, Web browsers
Application Suites
OpenOffice, Microsoft Office
Software for Engineering and Product Development
IDE or Integrated Development Environments
Educational Software
Dictionaries: Encarta,BritannicaMathematical: MATLABOthers Google Earth, NASA World Wind
Simulation Software
Flight and scientific simulators
3. Malicious software or malware which is software that is developed to harm and disrupt computers. As
such, malware is undesirable. Malware is closely associated with computer-related crimes, though some
malicious programs may have been designed as practical jokes.
People ware - Refers to people involved in the data processing operations such as the system administrator,
office workers, students and others.
Drivers/ Software Updating Procedures
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Driver/Software
NO DELAY VIRUS FREE STABLE CONNECTION
UP TO DATE
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OUT TO DDAT
DELAYED VIRUS INFECTED SLOW CONNECTION
Software Update
A software update (also known as patch) is a set of changes to a software to update, fix or improve it.
Changes to the software will usually either fix bugs, fix security vulnerabilities, provide new features or
improve performances and usability.
Do you know how to update the driver/ software of a personal computers?
Steps / Procedures in Updating Driver/Software
1. Press window+ X.
2. Click Device Manager.
3. Locate the hardware device you want to update the drivers for.
4. Right Click, then click properties to check the device status whether the driver or software is working
properly or not.
5. If it is working properly, right click again then click update the driver.
6. Choose to Locate and Install Driver Software Manually.
7. Start the Installation Process and wait while installing the Updated Driver.
8. Close the Update Driver Software Window.
9. Restart Your Computer
10. Wait While Windows Restarts
11. Check the Device’s Status for Errors
12. Test the Hardware.
Why is it important to update the driver/software of the computer?
Applying the procedures on Drivers/ Software Updating
Importance of updating the driver/ software of the computer.
1. Patch security flaws – Security is the No. 1 reason to update software immediately. Software
vulnerabilities enable cybercriminals to access a person’s computer. Threat actors see these
vulnerabilities as open doors, enabling them to plant malware on people’s systems.
2. Get new features – Installing updates may add new features and remove old ones that are no longer
necessary. Technology is constantly changing, and updates offer the latest features and improvements.
3. Protect data – If a threat actor gets in through a software security flaw, they will search for personal
data such as financial information, passwords, usernames or other documents with sensitive
information.
Threat actors access personal accounts and sell sensitive information on the dark web. Updating software
to improve security vulnerabilities enables data to be better protected.
4. Improve performance – Not all patches are security related. Software vendors may find bugs in a
program or need to make necessary enhancements to a program. These patches help improve the
performance of the software. Software updates may help fix bugs before they happen. These are some
common types of bugs.
Electronic devices also need regular maintenance and routine updates to run their best. Having the latest
patches can help prevent software from crashing.
5. Ensure compatibility – Software manufacturers send updates to ensure their software is compatible with
the latest technology. Without updates, older software may not be able to work with newer technology.
INSTALLATION/REFORMAT OF WINDOWS 7 OR WINDOWS 2007
Materials needed for installation
[Link] 7 OS installer
2. Bootable Flash drive
3 Desktop Computer (must meet the system. Requirements)
How to Install Windows 7 operating system step by step procedure.
1. Prepare and Turn your computer
2. Press Del or F2 (depend on your computer’s mainboard) to enter the system BIOS
3. Go to Boot menu and choose Boot From USB Flashdrive.
4. Press F10 to save and Exit
5. When Language appear, click next
6. Press Install Now
7. Select “Enterprise 64bit” as your OS Version
8. Accept the License Term
9. Select “Custom” as your type of Installation
10. Partition (Identify the needed percentage, Delete,
(Create/Apply New and Format)
*make sure to select the largest storage to install OS.
