Windows Operating Environment

🖥️ Features of MS Windows

Graphical User Interface (GUI): Windows provides an easy-to-use GUI with icons, menus, and windows for interaction.

Multitasking: Users can run multiple applications at the same time.

Plug and Play: Automatically detects and configures new hardware devices.

Security Features: Includes password protection, firewall, and user account control.

File Management: Offers a user-friendly file explorer to manage files and folders.

Built-in Tools: Comes with accessories like Notepad, Paint, Calculator, and more.


⚙️ Control Panel

Definition: A central place in Windows where users can configure system settings such as user accounts, hardware, software, and appearance.


🧰 Taskbar

Definition: The bar located at the bottom of the screen that shows open programs, Start menu, and system icons like clock, volume, and network.


🖼️ Desktop

Definition: The main screen that appears after Windows starts. It holds shortcuts, icons, and files for quick access.


📦 Windows Applications

Definition: Software programs that run on the Windows OS, such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and system utilities.


🔖 Icons

Definition: Small graphical symbols representing programs, files, folders, or commands on the desktop or taskbar.


🛠️ Windows Accessories

Definition: Pre-installed basic tools and utilities in Windows, useful for general computing needs.

Examples: Notepad, Paint, Calculator, WordPad, Snipping Tool, etc.


📝 Notepad

Definition: A simple text editor used to create and edit plain text files (.txt). Useful for writing notes or code snippets.


🎨 Paintbrush (MS Paint)

Definition: A basic graphic editing tool in Windows that allows users to draw, color, and edit images.

File Types: Images can be saved as PNG, JPEG, BMP, etc.

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