Windows Operating System Concepts

A Microsoft Windows operating system app used to perform various system-level tasks, including user account management, computer device management, and network administration.

A program that has been attached to a permanent location in either the Start menu or the Taskbar for easier access.

Windows settings that affect the appearance of graphical elements on the monitor.

Software used by a computer operating system to communicate with and operate computer hardware, such as printers, scanners, and hard drives.

Options that define how a document should be printed, including number of copies, page orientation, margins, and page size.

Software that analyzes, configures, and optimizes the computer.

The location in the Microsoft Windows operating system where programs, system settings, files and folders, and devices can be quickly accessed.

The bar at the bottom of the screen in the Microsoft Windows operating system. The taskbar contains the Start button, pinned application shortcuts, and the notification area.

The main software program that controls computer processing, software application execution, and integration and operation of computer peripherals, devices, and hardware.

An operating system released by Microsoft in 2015. Microsoft Windows Version 10 was preceded by Windows 7 and 8.