The document discusses the Windows operating system. It defines an operating system and explains its key roles in managing hardware, software resources, and providing a consistent user interface. The Windows desktop contains icons that represent files and programs. The desktop has areas like the start button, taskbar, and quick launch. A Microsoft window allows the user to view and interact with the computer's contents through a customizable rectangular frame, similar to a home window. Parts of a window include the title bar, menu bar, address bar, buttons, and status bar.

1. WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT

2. What is an Operating System
• Operating System is the most critical component of a computer which is
also referred to as OS.
• It is the software whose welcome screen is displayed when the computer
is first turned on and the software whose farewell screen is shown when
the computer is turned off.
• You are using the OS every time you do anything with the computer.

3. The Role of the Operating System
• The operating system provides a way for you to communicate
with the computer.
• It essentially does two things – manages hardware and
software resources and offers consistency so that many
different computers can use different applications or hardware
devices.

4. The operating system is responsible for the following tasks:
•Processor management
•Memory management
•Device management
•File management
•Consistent user interface

5. The Windows Desktop
• Most Windows desktops have the same features, though different users
may prefer another arrangement.
• The desktop contains small pictures on the screen that represent
something.The pictures are called icons.

6. Parts of the Desktop
1. RECYCLE BIN
6.TASK BAR
5. SYSTEMTRAY4. QUICK LAUNCH
2. MY DOCUMENTS
3. START BUTTON

7. What is a MicrosoftWindow?
• Microsoft has called their operating system Windows.
• To gain an understanding of Windows operating system, let’s consider
the windows in your home. To begin, a window is transparent, allowing
you to view outdoors. In addition it provides security from the elements,
as it prevents rain snow, or wind from entering your home. It is a
physical structure that can be opened or closed. In addition, it can be
adorned with curtains to create a custom look to any room.

8. What is a MicrosoftWindow?
• How does a real window compare to the Windows operating system?
The Windows operating system uses a rectangular shaped container to
display the contents of the computer. Whenever an application or folder
is opened it appears in frame called window.
• Similar to the transparent nature of a real window, the Microsoft
window allows the computer directory to become visible. Likewise, the
Microsoft window can be opened or closed. The appearance can also be
customized to suit your preferences.
• To open a window you Double click on the Windows folder on the
desktop.

9. Parts of a Window
1. Status Bar
2. Menu Bar
3. Control Icon
4. Address Bar
5.Title Bar 6. Minimize Button
7. Maximize Button
8. Close Button