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System software does many important tasks. It checks virus, does disk defragmentation, un/compresses files. Even your OS is an system software.

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What are five tasks performed by a computer operating system?

Processing, input, output, linking, hypertexting


What is system software. explain various system software in detail?

System software is any computer software which manages and controls computer hardware so that application software can perform a task. Operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X or Linux, are prominent examples of system software. System software contrasts with application software, which are programs that enable the end-user to perform specific, productive tasks, such as word processing or image manipulation. System software performs tasks like transferring data from memory to disk, or rendering text onto a display device. Specific kinds of system software include loading programs, Operating systems, device drivers, programming tools, compilers, assemblers, linkers, and utility software. Software libraries that perform generic functions also tend to be regarded as system software, although the dividing line is fuzzy; while a C runtime library is generally agreed to be part of the system, an OpenGL or database library is less obviously so.


What is the main characteristics of a application software?

The main characteristics of application software is that it is used to solve user-specific problems and that it generally can not be used to perform other tasks apart from the one it was intended for. The other category of software is system software.


What is difference between application and operating software?

Operating software is also called as system software which is developed for operating especially computer hardware whereas application software is designed to help users to do spicific tasks very easily.


Distinguish between Application software and System software?

Computer programs, procedures and data that direct the operation of a computer constitutes a software. While system software controls and manages computer hardware, application software helps users accomplish specific tasks.

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The software that helps a computer perform essential operating tasks and enables other software to run is the operating system.


What is a system software that performs a specific task?

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System software and utility software?

System software is the software that usually runs the machine such as Windows 7 or other operating systems. Utility software is software that is used to perform small tasks such as drivers and anti virus.


Write about software types of software and types of operating software?

Hi, we can divide software into system software, operating software, mobile software, etc.While, operating software is a kind of software, wich usually includes office software, Internet software, multimedia software, analysis software, business software and database software.


Which is the utility called located in the system tools folder allows you to select when and how often maintenance tasks are performed?

Task Scheduler allows you to choose when and how often maintenance tasks are performed.


Common tasks one performed during preventive maintenance?

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What software controls the overall activity of the computer?

System software is a collection of programs and data that helps the computer carry out its basic operating tasks.


Software enables the computer to perform essential operating tasks.?

The operating system.


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