MS WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM (LATEST VERSION)

MICROSOFT WINDOWS

Mcrosoft windows is a series of operating system created by Microsoft. There are two versions designed; for home users and professional version. 

The most recent version is Windows 7.

WINDOWS 7

It is a operating system used on personal computer including home and businesses. 

WINDOWS 7 AIMS

• Decrease Start Up and Shutdown times by 20 seconds
• Go to Sleep and Resume faster
• Pop up Search results faster
• Use up less Memory
• Reconnect to your Wireless Network more quickly
• Recognize USB Devices faster 

ANATOMY OF WINDOWS 7 

Main elements of Windows 7 are;

• Aero view : Aero peek, snap, flip and shake.

• Taskbar:

• Search:

• Libraries:

• Gadgets:

MANAGING FILES AND FOLDERS

1. Use the New Folder and Preview Pane buttons
2. Create a simulated dual-pane file manager
3. Customize the target in Windows Explorer
4. Expand your navigation pane
5. Track multimedia in Content View

WINDOWS SPECIAL FOLDER

Windows special folders are:

• Desktop folder
• Start Menu folder
• Personal Documents folder

Special folders are folders which are presented to user through an interface as an abstract concept. It is used for storing application settings and files, storing internet files, saving temporary files, storing shortcuts to other files, and so on.     


Some common Special Folders in Windows are:

1. Application Data
2. Cookies
3. Desktop Directory
4. Favourites
5. Fonts
6. History
7. Internet Cache
8. Local Application Data
9. My Documents
10. My Music
11. My Pictures
12. My Video
13. Programs
14. Recent
15. Send to
16. Start Menu
17. Saves Games
18. Templates