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Operating System

Software that controls how a computer does its most basic operations: stores files, talks to printers, etc.

The Windows Operating System:

  • Controls overall activity of your computer
  • Controls your hardware
  • Runs your software
  • Organizes your information
  • Runs multiple programs at the same time
  • Shares information between programs
  • Represents programs, commands or options visually
  • Works easily with a mouse

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