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DOS (Disk Operating System). The software that made Microsoft the monster it is today.

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What is the meaning of disc operating system?

disck operating system means an operating system primarily run on older computers and run from a disket or disk todays computers run the operating system from the hardrive where as witrh dos the operating system was loaded into the ram via a disk or loaded onto the hard drive via a disk plus it was also comand line driven


What is operating system and types os windows operating system?

An Operating system is a software that controls the computer's hardware and softwares. In Windows, there are many operating systems, such as: -Windows 10 -Windows 8.1/8 -Windows 7 - (Continues to older versions) -Vista/Xp/Home Basic/Xp Professional/2003 etc.


What is the main advantage of selecting a 64bit operating system over a 32bit operating system?

It isn't an issue of advantages, it is an issue of compatibility with your computer. The 64 bit operating system can take full advantage of the capabilities of a 64 bit microprocessor, if your computer has a 64 bit microprocessor. However a 64 bit operating system will not run at all if your computer has an older 32 bit microprocessor; you will have to use a 32 bit operating system on that computer.


What percentage of all the computers in the world run the apple operating system?

That depends on the version and if it is a legitimate installation or not. Older macs cannot run newer versions of the apple operating system because of hardware and software updates, and demand for faster hardware. A PC can run the apple operating system with certain files replaced to trick the operating system into thinking the computer is a mac. So, in short, we would need specifics, and even then, it would be almost impossible to tell.


Do you have to reformat when installing an operating system?

No, there is no requirement of reformatting when installing an operating system as you can install more than one operating system on a samePC. So there is no requirement of formatting the older one, even if you are installing a single new operating system only. Then also there is no requirement of reformatting again, formatting decreases the life of PC. ANSWER: Formatting does not decrease the life of your PC. The statement above is correct in that it is not necessary to format before installing an operating system. However, if you are doing a fresh install, formatting gives you a "clean slate" to install the new operating system. Attain the older one, even if you are installing a single new operating system only , then also there is no requirement of reformatting again, formatting decreases the life of PC. GOOD ANSWER: You do not reformat a PC you reformat a Hard Drive Disk. Whether or not you need to reformat your HDD depends on the operating system you wish to install. Some operating systems require different formats like NTFS or FAT32 so sometimes you need to reformat. You can also have more then one operating system on your HDD but to do this you must create a partition. A partition is a reserved area on the HDD which you can dedicate to different things depending on your needs. Generally, when you are installing an operating system you will have to reformat your HDD or create a partition for the operating system to run on. It does not decrease the life of your PC but sometimes during the reformatting process a few megabites will be lost... nothing serious. Most OSes require one partition to be formatted, but that is why you can create multiple partitions.

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Windows also includes an older operating system called?

C.) dos


The majority of older people say that they are seldom bored true or false?

The majority of older people say that they are seldom bored is true.


What is the meaning of disc operating system?

disck operating system means an operating system primarily run on older computers and run from a disket or disk todays computers run the operating system from the hardrive where as witrh dos the operating system was loaded into the ram via a disk or loaded onto the hard drive via a disk plus it was also comand line driven


What is dos used for?

dos(disk operating system) it is used to run older programs and junk


Microsoft Vista is an application that you load onto your PC after an operating system has already been installed?

no, vista is an operating system, you can upgrade older versions to vista but it is a version of windows OS


What is the first used operating system ms dos or Linux?

The first OS was technically LEO I (1951) MS DOS (1981) Linux (1991 Even though MS came out first Linux is based on the much much older Unix based system which came out in 1969.


Why does dell recommend Vista as its operating system?

Microsoft discourages computer manufacturers from selling equipment with older operating systems installed once a new OS becomes available. It is usually more financially attractive for the manufacturers to offer the new operating system as Microsoft may give them discounts for purchasing it, and perhaps take the discounts away from the older operating systems.


What is operating system and types os windows operating system?

An Operating system is a software that controls the computer's hardware and softwares. In Windows, there are many operating systems, such as: -Windows 10 -Windows 8.1/8 -Windows 7 - (Continues to older versions) -Vista/Xp/Home Basic/Xp Professional/2003 etc.


Is Vista or Windows 7 a better operating system for laptops?

Windows 7 will be the best choice for a laptop computer. Vista is the older Microsoft operating system, and has more bugs and unsupported features built in.


What is the main advantage of selecting a 64bit operating system over a 32bit operating system?

It isn't an issue of advantages, it is an issue of compatibility with your computer. The 64 bit operating system can take full advantage of the capabilities of a 64 bit microprocessor, if your computer has a 64 bit microprocessor. However a 64 bit operating system will not run at all if your computer has an older 32 bit microprocessor; you will have to use a 32 bit operating system on that computer.


Is Windows 98 a PC or Macintosh?

Window 98 is an older operating system for a PC


How much does ios 3 cost on itunes?

iOS is the operating system of the iPhone, etc, similar to the MacOS as the operating system for Macintosh's, so it gets updated automatically. Older iPhones,iOS devices, etc, may not be able to get the latest iOS as it probably isn't compatible with older devices.