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A Complete Guide To System Software

The document provides an overview of system software, which is essential for managing hardware resources and enabling application software to function. It categorizes system software into four types: operating systems, device drivers, language processors, and utility software, each serving specific roles in computer operation. Additionally, it highlights the functions of utility software, including virus scanners and disk defragmenters, that help maintain computer performance.

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A Complete Guide To System Software

The document provides an overview of system software, which is essential for managing hardware resources and enabling application software to function. It categorizes system software into four types: operating systems, device drivers, language processors, and utility software, each serving specific roles in computer operation. Additionally, it highlights the functions of utility software, including virus scanners and disk defragmenters, that help maintain computer performance.

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A Complete Guide to System Software

There are 2 types of software, application and


Do you think mindmaps
system software. These are further divided make it easy for you to
into others. Here is a mindmap showing the remember things?

numerous types of software.

Utility Programs

Operating System
System
Software
Language Processor
Software
Device driver
Application
Software

General Purpose Specific Purpose


Software Software
Today we are only covering System Software.

System software is a crucial part of a As we saw before, there are


computer system, responsible for 4 types of System
managing hardware resources and Software. Their uses are
providing a platform for application listed below
software to run.
Operating Systems
Imagine your computer is like a busy office with Uses of an OS
lots of tasks to handle. The operating system Manager of Resources
(OS) is like the manager of that office. Its main User Interface
job is to make sure everything runs smoothly
Task Scheduler
and that different parts of the computer can
File Management
work together. It is the interface between the
Device Manager
user and the computer.
Security Guard

Device Driver
The device driver is like a language translator. It helps the hardware and the operating
system understand each other. When you connect a new device to your computer, like a
printer, the device driver steps in and makes sure the computer and the printer can
communicate effectively.
Language processor
A language processor is a tool that helps you turn your human-friendly instructions into a
language that your computer can use to perform tasks and run programs. It's the bridge
between what you want to do and what your computer can understand.

Language Processor

High level Language Low level Language

Utility Software
Utility software is like a toolbox for your computer. It includes special tools
that help your computer run smoothly and stay healthy.
Virus Scanners
It is an antivirus program that searches for virus
signatures that have attached to programs and
applications like email clients.

Disk Defragmenters
The process of defragmentation moves the
data blocks on the hard drive around to
bring all the parts of a file together. At the
same time, it cleans the storage and
provides additional storage capacity.

Screensaver
A screensaver is a program that blanks the
display screen or fills it with moving images
when the computer has been idle for some
time. The original purpose was to prevent
phosphor burning on plasma burning monitors.

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