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Practical -11

Introduction to GUI OS
Personal computer has advanced a lot in a short period of time, and
much of the advancement is due to ongoing progresses in operating
systems. Evolution of operating systems had made PCs easier to use
and understand, flexible and reliable. This chapter is the study of
primary operating systems currently used in personal computers and
network servers, and their basic features.
This topic presents a broad survey of concepts and terminologies
related to operating systems like: Basics of operating system, user
interface, basic settings of operating system, file & directory
management, and types of files.

Features and various versions of GUI OS & its use


Features of GUIs include: They are much easier to use for beginners.
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Good user interfaces
 be attractive and pleasing to the eye.
 allow the user to try out different options easily.
 be easy to use.
 use suitable colours for key areas.
 use words that are easy to understand aimed at the type of user.
 have help documentation.

Working with GUI OS


Although a GUI operating system is primarily navigated using a mouse,
a keyboard can also be used via keyboard shortcuts or the arrow keys.
As an example, if you wanted to open a program on a GUI system, you
would move the mouse pointer to the program's icon and double-click it.

My computer and recycle bin


The Recycle Bin acts a 'holding bay' for deleted items, such as files and
folders (and even shortcuts!). When you delete a file or folder, it is not
deleted from your computer permanently. Instead, Windows 7 places
the deleted items into the Recycle Bin.
Desktop, Icons and Explorer
 Click Start, and then locate the Internet Explorer icon on the Start
menu.
 Right-click and drag the Internet Explorer icon from the Start menu
to your desktop, and then click Create Shortcuts Here, or click Copy
here.

Screen description & working style of GUI OS


The graphical user interface (GUI /dʒiːjuːˈaɪ/ gee-you-eye or /ˈɡuːi/) is
a form of user interface that allows users to interact with electronic
devices through graphical icons and audio indicator such as primary
notation, instead of text-based user interfaces, typed command labels or
text navigation.

Dialog boxes & toolbar


Type of modeless dialog box is a toolbar which is either separate from
the main application, or may be detached from the main application, and
items in the toolbar can be used to select certain features or functions
of the application.

Working with files & folders


To open File Explorer, click the File Explorer icon on the taskbar, or
double-click any folder on your desktop. A new File Explorer window will
appear. Now you're ready to start working with your files and folders.
From File Explorer, double-click a folder to open it.
Simple operation like copy, delete, moving of
files and folders from one drive to
another,shortcuts & auto start.

Sometimes you will need to move a file from one folder to another, or
copy a file from one folder to another, leaving the file in the first location
and placing a copy of it in the second. You can move or copy a file or
folder using a variety of methods. If the file or folder and the location
where you want to move it are visible in a window or on the desktop, you
can simply drag the item from one location to the other. Moving a file or
folder on the same disk relocates it whereas dragging it from one disk to
another copies it so that it appears in both locations. When the
destination folder or drive is not visible, you can use the Cut (to move),
Copy, and Paste commands on the Edit menu to move or copy the
items.

Accessories and windows settings using


control panel
allows users to view and manipulate basic
system settings and controls via applets. You can use control panel
for the tasks such as adding hardware, adding and removing software,
controlling user accounts, and changing accessibility options. Additional
applets can be provided by third party software.

Installing and uninstalling new hardware &


software program on your computer
Install and Uninstall option
Open the Control Panel or press the Windows key , type Control Panel,
and then press Enter . Under the Programs section, click the Uninstall
a program link.
Copying in CD/DVD setting- recording audio
files
Insert the CD you want to rip into your PC's CD-ROM drive. Switch to
the larger WMP window by clicking Switch to Library. Make sure
the CD is selected in the navigation pane. Then set the recording
format by clicking Rip Settings, Format, and then selecting either
Windows Media Audio or MP3.

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