Lesson 1

Microsoft windows
 What is operating system
(OS)?
• Most important software that makes a
computer work.
• Controls the hardware devices.
• Allows software in the computer to run.
 Examples of Operating systems

Windows iOS Android Linux

 Parts of the Windows Screen
Desktop

Icon

Start Button
Taskbar
Parts of the Windows
Screen
 Desktop

• It is also called the work area.

• Icons, the taskbar, Start button, and
search bar- on the desktop.
 Taskbar

• Long horizontal bar at the bottom of the

computer screen.
• Contains different parts namely, the Start
button, the Search bar, the taskbar icons, the
notification area, system time and show
desktop button.
 Icons
• Small image that represents
the program, file, or folder in a
computer.
• Provides user with easy access
to programs and allows them to
open programs faster by simply
clicking on them.
 Icons

An important icon
in all desktops.
Recycle Bin
 Taskbar
• Taskbar icons- Programs that are currently opened and “pinned” or
positioned in the taskbar so that you can easily see and open them.
• Notification area- located at the right side of the taskbar and contains
some other additional icons or programs that you easily open on the
computer.
• System Time- Displays the current time.
• Start Button- Square button with the Microsoft logo located at the left
end of the taskbar. You can use it to open the Start menu and see the
files in it.
• Search bar- allows you to locate programs and files in your computer.
 Start Menu

Username
Settings
Power Button
 Start Menu

Expand button

Username
Settings
Power Button

Left Pane Right Pane

 Window
• Rectangular box that acts as a container of a program. When you
launch a program, the window designed for that particular program
opens.
• It controls several buttons, menus, and images that allow you to
interact with it and perform task.
 Parts of a Window
Maximize button
Minimize button
Title bar Close
button
Ribbon

Working Area Scroll bar