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Introduction To Operating Systems

The document discusses several topics related to operating systems including BIOS, partitioning hard drives, installing Windows, registering Windows, installing drivers, and computer display buttons. BIOS is the program that starts the computer system and manages data flow between devices. Partitioning divides a hard drive into separate logical sections. The steps for installing Windows, registering Windows, and installing drivers are outlined. Finally, common computer display buttons like OK, Cancel, Apply, and Close are described.

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Introduction To Operating Systems

The document discusses several topics related to operating systems including BIOS, partitioning hard drives, installing Windows, registering Windows, installing drivers, and computer display buttons. BIOS is the program that starts the computer system and manages data flow between devices. Partitioning divides a hard drive into separate logical sections. The steps for installing Windows, registering Windows, and installing drivers are outlined. Finally, common computer display buttons like OK, Cancel, Apply, and Close are described.

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Introduction to Operating Systems

1- Introduction to BIOS

BIOS (basic input/output system) is the program a computer's microprocessor uses to


start the computer system after it is powered on. It also manages data flow between the
computer's operating system (OS) and attached devices, such as the hard disk, video
adapter, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

2- Partitioning of Hard Drive


Partitioning is just another word for dividing. When you partition an external hard drive,
you're splitting the drive up into specific segmented parts. Most Windows Operating
System (OS) and Mac OS installations include the OS itself, programs and personal data
all in a single partition.

Step 1: Right-click This PC and select Manage.


Step 2: Open Disk Management.
Step 3: Select the disk from which you want to make a partition.
Step 4: Right-click the Unpartitioned space in the bottom pane and select New Simple
Volume.
Step 5: Enter the size and click next, and you are done.
3- Installation of Window
1. Attach the USB flash drive or insert the DVD on the PC where you want to install
Windows 10.

2. Restart your PC.

3. On the Install Windows page, select your language, time, and keyboard preferences,
and then select Next.

4. Select Install Windows.


4- Registration of Windows
Press the Windows key, then go to Settings > Update and Security > Activation.

If Windows is not activated, search and press 'Troubleshoot'. Select 'Activate Windows'
in the new window and then Activate.

5- Installation of Drivers
Step 1: Click the Windows logo in the bottom left of the screen, type Device Manager
and press enter.

Step 2: Right-click the relevant device and select Update Driver Software.

Step 3: Click 'Browse my computer for driver software’.

Step 4: Click Browse and select the path to the driver.

Step 5: Click OK and then click Next.

Step 6: Click Finish.


6- Introduction to computer display buttons and their
functionality
A button often displays a tooltip when a user moves the pointer over it. The tooltip serves
as built-in documentation that briefly explains the purpose of the button.Some very
common incarnations of the button widget are:

An OK button for confirming actions and closing the windows

A Cancel button for canceling actions and closing the window

An Apply button for confirming actions without closing the window

A Close button for closing windows after changes have already been applied
1. List the different operating systems.

1. MS-Window

2. Ubuntu

3. Mac OS
4. Fedora

5. Solaris

6. Free BSD
7. Chrome OS

8. Debian

9. Cent OS
2. List the operating systems by Microsoft.
Microsoft Operating Systems for Servers and Mobile Devices

 MS-DOS – Microsoft Disk Operating System (1981)


 Windows 1.0 – 2.0 (1985-1992)
 Windows 3.0 – 3.1 (1990-1994)
 Windows 95 (August 1995)
 Windows NT 3.1 – 4.0 (1993 – 1996)
 Windows 98 (June 1998)
 Windows ME – Millennium Edition (September 2000)
 Windows 2000 (February 2000)
 Windows XP (October 2001)
 Windows Vista (November 2006)
 Windows 7 (October, 2009)
 Windows 8
 Windows 10
 Windows 11

Microsoft Operating Systems for Servers and Mobile Devices:

 Windows Server (March 2003)


 Windows Home Server (January 2007)
 Windows CE (November 2006)
 Windows Mobile (April 2000)
 Windows Phone (November 2010)
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