Windows Basics Computers 1 What is Windows An
Windows Basics Computers 1
What is Windows? 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. Video
Evolution of Windows OS Windows ME Windows 1. 0 Windows 2. 0 Windows 95 (Millennium Windows 98 10 Windows 7 8 Windows 3. 0 Windows 3. 1 Windows Vista November 2000 XP December August 1995 Edition) June 1998 July 2015 2009 August 2012 May 1990 1992 2006 1985 February 2000 October 2001 1987 September 2000
Windows Desktop • What is the desktop? – The main screen area that you see after you turn on your computer and log on to Windows. – On-screen work area on which windows, icons, menus, and dialog boxes appear
Parts of the Desktop Icons Individual images on the desktop that represent certain programs, files, or folders. Taskbar Entire bar at the bottom of the desktop; includes other parts of the desktop Start Button Allows access to all Windows functions and programs through a menu-based interface. Quick Launch Toolbar Allows you to access smaller icons that work as buttons to launch programs. System Tray Shows the status of certain devices, programs, and functions of the Windows operating system. Shortcuts Icons for programs; have an arrow symbol. Open Program Window Used to view a launched program. Open Program Buttons Used to access launched programs; contained on the taskbar.
Icons Open Program Windows Quick Launch Toolbar Open Program Buttons Start Button Taskbar System Tray
Program Windows • Title Bar – Displays the name of the program and the name of the open file • Tabs/Ribbons – Provide access to commands and options • Control Buttons – Control the size and look of program windows; there are 4 different buttons: Minimize, Maximize, Restore, and Close • Status Bar – Provides helpful messages • Quick Access Toolbar – Provides quick access to commonly used commands • Scroll Bars – Allows you to move other parts of the file into the viewing area • Working Area – Allows you to enter or change data • Resize Handle – Allows you to change the window size • Zoom Slider – Allows you to zoom the working area in and out
Tabs Ribbon Control Buttons Title Bar Quick Access Toolbar Working Area Scroll Bars Status Bar Zoom Slider Resize Handle
Mouse Pointers Shows you where the mouse is located as you hover across the screen. Appears in areas where you can enter words or numbers. Appears where there is a link you can click. Tells you to wait as Windows catches up and finishes following your instructions. Shows you when you’re hovering over an object that can be moved. Shows you when you’re hovering over a resizing handle or window border.
Control Buttons • Minimize – Moves program window off desktop to taskbar. • Maximize – Program window will be enlarged to occupy entire desktop • Restore – Returns a window to it’s previous size after being maximized • Close – Closes program window (exits program)
Control Buttons Restore Close Minimize Maximize
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