The operating system on the computer I use at home is Windows 7 64 bit. It runs on Windows service pack 1. This configuration requires a minimum of a 1 gigahertz processor, 2 gigabytes of ram, 20 free gigabytes of free hard disk space, and a dvd rom drive. Some of the features of this edition of Windows are incorporated libraries, my computer, network sharing center, control panel, and the command prompt.
Libraries are the folders of all the content on my computer. In the libraries you can find any document, picture, video, or program, all of which, are in a specific folder/file structure. This way when you are navigating through the folder it is easy to identify where you are going and what folder you have come from.
Next is My Computer, this is a lot like the index of a book. This is the directory for where everything in your library is located. You can also find other information here such as multiple hard drives, hard drive space, any attached devices, and by right clicking on my computer and clicking properties more information about the hardware installed in your computer. This is a quick, though not as detailed, way to get an overview of your computer.
The network sharing center is next. This shows you all the connections going into and out of your computer. It shows everything that is shared with other computer and all the information that you are sharing with other computers. This information is limited to the specific network that your computer is on. You can also set up new networks on this page, as well as, add printers to share among the network.
The control panel is where most of the modifications to your hardware can be made. Everything on this page is broken down into category view for easier accessibility. The changes that can be made here rage from audio and display to add new hardware drivers. Anything that has to do with hardware or