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Overview of Windows Operating System

The document provides an overview of the Windows operating system, specifically Windows 11, highlighting its role as an interface between users and computers. It outlines the advantages of Windows OS, such as its graphical user interface, ease of use, and multitasking capabilities, along with features like search options and control panel settings. Additionally, it mentions various control panel functionalities for personalizing the desktop and adjusting settings.

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Overview of Windows Operating System

The document provides an overview of the Windows operating system, specifically Windows 11, highlighting its role as an interface between users and computers. It outlines the advantages of Windows OS, such as its graphical user interface, ease of use, and multitasking capabilities, along with features like search options and control panel settings. Additionally, it mentions various control panel functionalities for personalizing the desktop and adjusting settings.

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Using Windows

Operating system(OS)
1. An operating system is an interface between the user and a
computer
2. OS provides a software platform on which an application
programs run
3. The current Windows OS is Windows 11
Advantages of windows OS
1. Graphical user interface
Windows offers graphical icons and visual
indicators which makes it easy to use
2. Easy to use and learn
3. Multitasking – in windows you can work on
multiple programs at the same time
Features available
•Some available features in windows OS
•Search option – You can search files, folders and installed
software
•Run option – You can execute a file or an application
directly
•On-screen keyboard – Displays a virtual keyboard on the
computer screen which allows a user to use the mouse
pointer to type
•Control panel – Used to change settings for windows e.g.
language setting, time, theme, desktop background etc
Control panel
•Personalization icon: used for changing the appearance of
the desktop such as the background, screen saver,
colors and sounds
•Mouse settings: used to for mouse settings such as
button configuration, double-click speed, mouse
pointer shape, motion speed and trails
•Region and Language icon: use this icon for changing
the settings of the display of languages, numbers,
time and date
Control panel in windows 7
Control panel in windows 10
Control panel in server 2022

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