Chapter-3 Software

Software:- Instructions and associated data, stored in electronic format, that direct the computer to accomplish a task.
System Software:- Helps the computer carry out its basic operating tasks.
  • Operating System
  • Utilities
An Operating System (OS) is the master controller within a computer.
Ex. Windows, Macros, DOS, UNIX, Linux
An hardware installed in or connected to a computer system.
All software installed or running from a storage device on a computer system.’
Utilities:- Utilities augment the functionality of operating systems. Utilities include device and Troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Utilities provide file management capabilities such as copying, moving or renaming a file.
  • Norton Utilities includes an undelete function that can recover deleted files.
  • Symantec and McAfee Virus checkers add protection for all system and data files.
Application Software:- Accomplishes specific tasks for users. Enables a computer to become a multi-purpose machine.
  • Graphics Creation and Manipulation
  • Animation and 3D Graphics
  • Video Editing
  • Internet Connectivity
  • Website Creation and Management
  • Groupware
  • Financial Management
  • Educational Games and Tutorials
Operation System- Operating system is installed onto hardware there are many OS is used to operate Hardware.
  1. Windows 95
  2. Windows 98
  3. Windows 2000
  4. Windows 2003
  5. Windows 2008
  6. Windows XP
  7. Windows Vista
  8. Windows 7
  9. Windows 8
  10. Windows 10
Control Panel:- The control panel is where system change and configurations can be made for the Windows Operating System.
Click Start > Panel”

Firewall:-
Firewalls are designed to prevent unauthorized access to a system. They can be implemented via hardware or software. A firewall is essential to security and should always be turned ‘on’.
These setting are under the ‘Exceptions’ tab.
Click Start > Control Panel > Security Centre > Windows Firewall.
Task Manager:-
  • Right Click on the Menu Bar > Click Task Manager > Performance Tab
  • Right Click on the Menu Bar > Click Task Manager > Networking Tab