This document provides an introduction to different types of software: 1) System software like operating systems and compilers provide an interface between users and computer hardware. Examples include Windows 10 and Android. 2) Application software runs on platforms created by system software and are designed for specific tasks like spreadsheets, word processors, and Microsoft Office programs. 3) Utility software helps maintain computers, ensuring correct and efficient operation, through programs like antivirus software, firewalls, and disk fragmenters. Antivirus software protects against viruses that can harm computers.

1. Information
Technology
Types of Software

2. Introduction to the software
Software is a collection of computer readable programs that
tells the computer what to do and how to do. Software are
intangible in nature.
Or
Software is a general term for the various types of programs
that is used to operate a computer or other device.
Software are of three types:-
1) System Software
2) Application Software 3) Utility Software

3. Classification of Software
Software
Application
Software
System
Software
Utility
software

4. System Software
System Software are the software’s which provide a
interface between user and the computer hardware It
manages computer hardware and processes that takes
place in the computer. Without system software the
other software cannot run because system software
create the platform at which other softwares run.
Some examples of System software:-
Operating system, assemblers,
Compilers etc.

5. Operating System
Operating System controls the
computer hardware and provide
service access to the hardware
programs. It also manages computer
operations and task such as log on,
log off and shutting down.
Some latest operating system that are
released by Microsoft and Google are
Windows 10 and Android
Marshmallow

6. Windows
Windows is a type of operating
system. Windows controls just
about everything in our computer.
Windows is a Graphical user
interface or GUI. It means a
interface that use graphics instead
of typing commands or instructions
like MS- DOS.

7. Application Software
Application Software are those software which are
programmed for specific tasks. Application software run
in a envoirment created by system software. Application
software designed by any organisation or firms for their
purposes.
Some examples of application software:-
 Spreadsheets
 Word processors, etc.

8. Microsoft Office
Microsoft office is an application
software that contains Excel, Power
point, word, outlook, OneNote etc.
It is used for creating business
documents, Presentations,
Spreadsheets etc. the latest Microsoft
office designed by Microsoft
corporation is office 365.
Office 365

9. Interface of MS
Excel
Ms Excel is also known
as spreadsheet. It is
used for analysing the
data.

10. Utility Software
Utility Software consist of programs which are designed
to help with the maintenance of the computer and
ensure that it works correctly and efficiently.
Some Examples of Utility Software:-
 Anti-Virus program
 Disk Fragmenter
 Firewall Program

11. Virus
Viruses are computer program that
replicates itself without user
intervention in a computer system. It
is very harmful for computer. It comes
through USB, CD/DVD, Internet etc.
Some common viruses are Trojan
horse, worm etc.
Computer Virus

12. Anti-Virus Program
Anti-Virus program is a type of utility
software. It protect the computer
against virus and other threats. It
repair, remove and quatrain the
viruses. A good antivirus program
always check for viruses and errors in
the background.
Some examples of Anti-Virus are:-
E-set, Norton, K7, AVG, Avast , Quick
heal etc.

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By:- Vishal
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