BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS
CONTENT
- Description of the Booting Process
- Types of Booting
- Components of the Windows Desktop
- Running an Application or Program
- Shutting Down the Computer
Description of the Booting Process
Booting is the process of starting or restarting the computer system. It is simply the process to load the first piece of software that starts a computer. Because the operation system is essential for running all other programs, it is usually the first piece of software loaded during the booting process.
During the booting process, the binary code of the operation system is loaded from non volatile secondary storage (such as a hard disk drive) into volatile memory (RAM) and then executed. The booting concept is known as “Initial Program Load”.
Types of Booting
1. Cold booting
The start-up of a computer from a powered down, or off state is referred to as cold booting. It is also called hard start. This is a method where computer is strictly on off state or position waiting for the user to start it up by pressing ON switch button.
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