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1.operating system | software installed on the computer to help you interact with the computer. |
2.provides user interface | a function of the operating system visual elements such as icons in menus to help you interact with a computer. |
3.provides utilities | a function of the operating system small programs that help you perform specific functions such as connecting to a network managing resour |
4.manages hardware | a function of the operating system programs communicate with the operating system to work with the required hardware,such as the cpu, to complete the required tasks. |
5.secures data | a function of the operating system creates profiles with usernames and passwords, so that only those users who know the username and password can access your compuer. |
6.Desktop | the screen area that you can see when you log on to windows 7. |
7.taskbar | a rectangular bar that usually located at the bottom of the screen.you can use it to select applications running on your computer. |
8.start menu | a menu used to start an application,or to restart,log off or shut down the computer. |
9.icon | picturues that represent a part of the computer. |
Shortcut | A link to another part of the computer, it is not the actual program |
File | An object on the computer that stores files , shortcuts and other folders |
Folders |