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CSC 2260 Operating Systems and Networks

CSC 2260 Operating Systems and Networks. Chapter 6 Fall 2008 Dr. Chuck Lillie. Chapter. Making the Windows GUI Work for You. 6. Who Invented the Desktop? Navigating the Windows GUI Configuring & Customizing the Windows Desktop Managing Files in Windows Launching Programs in Windows

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CSC 2260 Operating Systems and Networks

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  1. CSC 2260Operating Systems and Networks Chapter 6 Fall 2008 Dr. Chuck Lillie

  2. Chapter Making the Windows GUI Work for You 6 Who Invented the Desktop? Navigating the Windows GUI Configuring & Customizing the Windows Desktop Managing Files in Windows Launching Programs in Windows Selecting a Strategy for Leaving the Desktop Troubleshooting Common Desktop Problems

  3. Learning Objectives • Explain the nature and history of the Windows GUI • Navigate the Windows GUI • Configure and customize the Windows desktop • Manage files in Windows • Launch applications in Windows • Select a method for leaving the desktop • Troubleshoot common Windows desktop problems

  4. Who Invented the Desktop? • 1968: Douglas Engelbart’s demonstration • 1970’s: Xerox PARC influences others • Result: desktop metaphor

  5. Navigating the Windows GUI • Getting to the Desktop via Logon • User Accounts • Each account is a record in an accounts database • Local database or server-based • Windows 9x does not have local accounts database • Workgroups and Domains • Workgroups • Logical grouping for sharing resources • Unique name on the network • No central accounts database – only local

  6. Navigating the Windows GUI • Getting to the Desktop via Logon (continued) • Workgroups and Domains (continued) • Domains • Logical grouping for sharing resources • Unique name on the network • Central accounts database • The use of CTRL-ALT-DELETE before logon • Most versions of Windows can require Ctrl-Alt-Delete to open logon dialog box • Security measure to clear memory

  7. Navigating the Windows GUI • Getting to the Desktop via Logon (continued) • Working with Logon Dialog Boxes • Logging onto a stand-alone or workgroup computer • Windows XP Welcome to Windows dialog box • Windows NT Logon Information dialog box • Windows 98 Welcome or Enter Network Password • Windows 2000 Log On to Windows dialog box

  8. Navigating the Windows GUI • Getting to the Desktop via Logon (continued) • Working with Logon Dialog Boxes (continued) • Logging onto a Microsoft Windows Domain • User logs on to access domain resources • A computer can be a member of a domain and be centrally managed as a resource of a domain • The computer from which a user logs on must be a domain member • Windows 9x exception – user logon without computer membership • Windows XP Home cannot be a member of a domain, and a user cannot log onto a domain from XP Home

  9. Navigating the Windows GUI • Getting to the Desktop via Logon (continued) • Working with Logon Dialog Boxes (continued) • Buttons in the Logon Dialog Boxes • OK • Cancel • Help • Shut Down • Options

  10. Navigating the Windows GUI Step-by-Step 6.01 Logging Onto Windows Page 258

  11. Navigating the Windows GUI • A Tour of the Desktop • Getting Started • Special dialog boxes in Windows NT, 98, and 2000 • Cartoon-style message balloon in Windows XP • First Look • Default desktop includes mouse pointer, taskbar, Start menu button, and one or more icons

  12. Navigating the Windows GUI • A Tour of the Desktop (continued) • Desktop Icons • Default icons vary among versions of Windows • My Computer, Internet Explorer, Recycle Bin. Network Neighborhood, My Network Places, My Briefcase, My Documents, MSN Internet Account, Online Services, Connect to the Internet

  13. Navigating the Windows GUI • A Tour of the Desktop (continued) • Taskbar • Default position across bottom of screen • Start button • Quick Launch toolbar • Buttons for running programs • Notification area (AKA system tray or systray) • Reposition and resize • Windows XP default locked • Taskbar Properties

  14. Navigating the Windows GUI • A Tour of the Desktop (continued) • Start Menu • Programs/All Programs • Documents/My Recent Documents • Personal Folders

  15. Navigating the Windows GUI Step-by-Step 6.02 Using the Start Menu Page 271

  16. Configuring and Customizing the Windows Desktop • Classic Desktop vs. Active Desktop • Active Desktop: web content on desktop • Classic desktop: double-click to open objects • Enable/Disable in Display applet • Web tab • Desktop tab in Windows XP • Single-click a separate option in Windows XP

  17. Configuring and Customizing the Windows Desktop • Decorating the Desktop: Background, Color Schemes, and Settings • Background/Desktop page of Display applet • Background • Wallpaper • Colors • Screen saver • Themes

  18. Configuring and Customizing the Windows Desktop • Customizing the Taskbar • Quick Launch toolbar • An area on the taskbar designed to launch programs that are used frequently

  19. Configuring and Customizing the Windows Desktop Step-by-Step 6.03 Customizing the Desktop Page 274

  20. Managing Files in Windows • File and Folder Basics • A file is information organized as a unit • A folder is a special file that holds a list of files and other folders • An application may save to a default folder • User may choose to save in other folder

  21. Managing Files in Windows • File and Folder Basics (continued) • File/folder management actions • Opening • Closing • Copying • Moving • Deleting

  22. Managing Files in Windows • What Files Should You Manage? • Users only manage data files • Understand folder structure: • Document and Settings • Windows • Program Files • Fonts • System and System32 • Temp

  23. Managing Files in Windows • What Files Should You Manage? (continued) • Hands Off System Files! • Root of drive C: • WINNT or WINDOWS folder • Hidden by default in Windows 2000 and XP • Make system files visible in Tools | Folder Options

  24. Managing Files in Windows • What Files Should You Manage? (continued) • Managing Data Files • Data File types • Text files • Word processing document files • Graphic files • Database files • Spreadsheet files

  25. Managing Files in Windows • Organizing Files Using Folders • GUI Techniques • Drag-and-Drop Rules in Explorer/My Computer • Dragging while pressing right mouse button = options • Dragging while pressing CTRL = move • Dragging to another drive = copy • Dragging to another drive while pressing SHIFT = move • Dragging a program file creates a shortcut to program

  26. Managing Files in Windows Step-by-Step 6.04 Managing Files and Folders Page 280

  27. Managing Files in Windows • Non-GUI Techniques—The Command Prompt • Open command prompt and run commands • Launch any program that runs in Windows • Work at command prompt within Windows

  28. Managing Files in Windows • Non-GUI Techniques—The Command Prompt (continued) • The Command Prompt in Windows 9x • DOS Virtual Machine • Uses DOS Command shell (COMMAND.COM) • Start | Programs | MS-DOS Prompt

  29. Managing Files in Windows • Non-GUI Techniques—The Command Prompt (continued) • The Command Prompt in Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP • Menu item = Command Prompt • Launches CMD.EXE • 32-bit character-mode command prompt • Do no Harm! • Never do file management at the command prompt • Never run third-party disk utilities at the command prompt

  30. Managing Files in Windows • Non-GUI Techniques—The Command Prompt (continued) • The Command Prompt in Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP (continued) • 8.3 File Names vs. Long File Names • Windows creates both a long file name and an 8.3 alias • Best-supported in GUI • Using the 8.3 file name from the command prompt brings risk of losing the long file name

  31. Managing Files in Windows • Non-GUI Techniques—The Command Prompt (continued) • The Command Prompt in Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP (continued) • The Dangers of FDISK and Other DOS Utilities • FDISK will not run in Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 • FDISK is the only partitioning program in Windows 9x • FDISK run after booting with a startup disk will run unrestricted

  32. Managing Files in Windows Step-by-Step 6.05 Working at the Command Prompt in Windows Page 285

  33. Managing Files in Windows • Maintenance of Disks and Files • Perform basic maintenance regularly • Remove excess files that accumulate over time • Reorganize how files are saved on disk • Back up valuable data and system files

  34. Managing Files in Windows • Maintenance of Disks and Files (continued) • Remove excess files with Disk Cleanup • Not available in Windows NT • Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools • Start | Run | cleanmgr

  35. Managing Files in Windows • Maintenance of Disks and Files (continued) • Defragmenting a Disk • Disk Defragmenting utility (not in Windows NT) • Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Disk Defragmenter • Start | Run | dfrg.msc

  36. Managing Files in Windows • Maintenance of Disks and Files (continued) • Backing up data • Data is more valuable than hardware and software • Therefore, backup is critical • Most Windows versions include backup program • Third party programs offer more features

  37. Launching Programs in Windows • Start Menu • Program Shortcut • Start | Run • Launch by Association

  38. Launching Programs in Windows Step-by-Step 6.06 Launch Programs in Windows Page 291

  39. Launching Programs in Windows • Command Prompt • Launching Windows Programs from the Command Prompt • Running DOS Applications in Windows

  40. Launching Programs in Windows Step-by-Step 6.07 Running MS-DOS Editor in Windows Page 294

  41. Selecting a Strategy for Leaving the Desktop • Logging Off and Shutting Down • Log off • Log off and Shut Down

  42. Selecting a Strategy for Leaving the Desktop • System Standby • Sleep state • Consumes minimal power • On resume, all programs and data open • Settings in Power Options applet • Not really turned off • Requires power (AC or battery)

  43. Selecting a Strategy for Leaving the Desktop • Hibernate • Contents of memory saved to disk • Computer powered off – no power required • On resume, all programs and data open • Settings in Power Options in Control Panel

  44. Selecting a Strategy for Leaving the Desktop • Start Menu • Start | Shut Down • Shut Down Windows dialog box • May include Log off, Shut Down, Restart, Hibernate (not in NT), and Standby (not in NT) • Start | Log off (Windows XP) • Start | Turn Off Computer (Windows XP)

  45. Selecting a Strategy for Leaving the Desktop Ctrl-Alt-Delete • Opens Security dialog box • Select Log off or Shut down

  46. Troubleshooting Common Windows Desktop Problems • Disappearing Dialog Box • Dialog box closes before completion • Pressing Enter closes • Do not press Enter until completed

  47. Troubleshooting Common Windows Desktop Problems • Inability to Find Something • Forget where you saved a file? • Use the Windows Find or Search utility • Flexible searches on almost anything you can remember about a file

  48. Troubleshooting Common Windows Desktop Problems • Windows Fails to Start • Data floppy disk left in drive • Last Known Good • Advanced Options Menu

  49. Troubleshooting Common Windows Desktop Problems • Windows Stalls • No response from Windows or apps • Cannot close any apps • In Windows 9x press Ctrl-Alt-Delete • In newer versions press Ctrl-Shift-Esc • If Explorer not responding, restart • Any other single app can be removed

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