EXPLORING THE MS WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT
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This document provides an overview of the history and features of the Microsoft Windows operating system. It discusses: - The timeline of Windows versions from Windows 1.0 in 1985 to the current Windows 11, released in 2021. - Key features introduced in versions like Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10. - The basic Windows desktop interface including the desktop, taskbar, start button, start menu, and system tray. - How to work with desktop icons by hiding or showing them. - Basic concepts of files and folders in Windows for storing and organizing information.
EXPLORING THE MS WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT
- 1. Compute r VII Jeri Mayah “Ayah” P. Asuncion Teacher Week 1
- 2. EXPLORING THE MS WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT Lesson 1 – part 1
- 3. OPERATING SYSTEM is a software manager that manages computer hardware and other software. Apple macOS Microsoft Windows Google androidOS Apple iOS 3
- 4. A family of graphical OS developed by Microsoft Corporation. General Motors Company produced the first OS in 1956 for the IBM 704 computer. The International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) produced more computers and mainframes, which triggered the development of more OS.
- 5. Microsoft was founded in April 4, 1975 to develop and sell interpreters, a basic computer program for early computers. • 1980 – Personal Computer (PC) became popular. MS WINDOWS OVERVIEW WINDOWS 1.0 November 20, 1985 – development and release of Windows 1.0 It is the first version of the Windows family. 5
- 6. WINDOWS 2.0 December 1987 – release of Windows 2.0 MS WINDOWS OVERVIEW WINDOWS 3.0 Windows 3.0 was released in 1990
- 7. WINDOWS NT A subfamily of the Windows OS. It introduce the interface that we are familiar with now as improvements regarding computer resources were introduced. MS WINDOWS OVERVIEW WINDOWS NT 3.1 The first operating system under Windows NT, released on July 27, 1993.
- 8. TIMELINE OF WINDOWS November 20, 1985 December 1987 1990 July 27, 1993
- 9. WINDOWS XP one of the most popular and most successful operating system of Microsoft. This was launched on October 25, 2001. MS WINDOWS OVERVIEW 9
- 10. MS WINDOWS OVERVIEW Released in November 30, 2006. It introduced glass-like windows which allowed transparent panes over the windows. Dubbed as Windows Aero. WINDOWS VISTA 1 0
- 11. MS WINDOWS OVERVIEW Released in October 22, 2009, and retained how the Windows Vista improved the graphical user interface, but fixed most of the problems of its predecessor. WINDOWS 7
- 12. MS WINDOWS OVERVIEW WINDOWS 8 Released on October 26, 2012. It featured an entirely new user interface that introduced tiles,-which were square non- transparent panels that were easier to click.
- 13. MS WINDOWS OVERVIEW Released in July 29,2015. It integrated features targeted for touchscreen while considering regular screens, by introducing Tablet Mode and PC Mode. WINDOWS 10
- 14. MS WINDOWS OVERVIEW The latest operating system in the Windows family. Released in October 5, 2021 WINDOWS 11
- 15. TIMELINE OF WINDOWS November 20, 1985 December 1987 1990 July 27, 1993
- 16. TIMELINE OF WINDOWS October 25, 2001 November 30, 2006 October 22, 2009 October 26, 2012 July 29, 2015 Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10
- 17. STARTING WINDOWS A computer may have several users or profiles, created by an administrator, someone who controls the settings and features of the OS. A profile may prompt for a password, or not.
- 18. STARTING WINDOWS – WINDOWS DESKTOP 1 2 3 4 5
- 19. STARTING WINDOWS – WINDOWS DESKTOP 1 Desktop Pertains to the first screen that loads when starting up Windows. 1 9
- 20. STARTING WINDOWS – WINDOWS DESKTOP 2 Taskbar Found on the bottom part of the screen. It has the start button on the leftmost, pinned programs in the middle, and the system tray on the right.
- 21. STARTING WINDOWS – WINDOWS DESKTOP 3 Start button
- 22. STARTING WINDOWS – WINDOWS DESKTOP 4 Start menu Shows more programs, which the user can click in order to be launched.
- 23. STARTING WINDOWS – WINDOWS DESKTOP 5 System tray a section of the taskbars in the Microsoft Windows operating system (OS) user interface that provides easy access icons to the user's most commonly used apps and displays the clock.
- 24. STARTING WINDOWS – WORKING WITH WINDOWS DESKTOP ICONS How to hide icons on desktop? 1. Right-click any blank area of the desktop. 2. Click View, 3. Uncheck the Show desktop icons option. 2 4
- 25. FILES AND FOLDERS File any single resource that stores information, created by a program, and continues to be available to the user or other programed even if the program that created has stopped executing.
- 26. FILES AND FOLDERS Filename Files have a filename which the user assigns. Filename can have up to 260 characters including the file path. 2 6
- 27. FILES AND FOLDERS Folder Specific location where files can be saved. 2 7
Editor's Notes
- #4: -> It is the software in which all other software will install on, and it will also manage the resources (memory and processor). Despite the different operating systems available in the market like _______. The most prefer OS is the MSWindows. Apple macOS is found on Apple personal computers such as the Apple Macbook, Apple Macbook Pro and Apple Macbook Air. Microsoft Windows is found on a variety of personal computer platforms from brands such as HP, Dell, and Microsoft itself. Linux is an open source OS that can be modified by users, unlike those from Apple or Microsoft. Android is a Unix-like mobile operating system that you’ll find on your mobile phone or tablet, depending on the device brand. Apple iOS is found on Apple mobile devices such as an iPhone .
- #5: -> or simply called Windows.
- #6: -> or simply called Windows. Windows 1.0 – It was a graphical multitasking OS and supported computer peripherals such as mice, keyboards and printers.
- #7: From then on, several versions were released. -> Windows 2.0 Windows 3.0 – started what we know as window panes that can be freely dragged and placed on top pf each other.
- #8: NT 3.1 – which was made for servers and workstations.
- #10: -> It dominated he market for OS during its time with over one billion copies by April 2014.
- #11: 2. Improved the visual design of the Windows OS 4. However, it was criticized negatively due to its usability and several bugs, which resulted to the faster release of a new OS in its family.
- #13: Especially for touch screen device
- #14: It integrated features targeted for touchscreen while considering regular screens, by introducing Tablet Mode and PC Mode.
- #15: .
- #18: Upon starting the computer, windows may seek the user to identify which user profile will be used. ->
- #19: Lets study some parts of the windows desktop
- #20: Desktop – it can contain icons. And can also be a location where files can be saved.
- #22: Or windows logo
- #25: Windows desktop icon can be dragged around which allows the user to organize icons. Sometimes it may happen that there are too many icons resulting to messy desktop. What are u going to do if u wanna hide the icons. If unchecked the icons will disappear, but not deleted.
- #27: File path – the complete address of the file.
- #28: Folders help us in organizing files by creating subfolders or folders within a folder.
- #29: That’s the end of our lesson See you next week for another fun day activity! Goodbye!