Question

what is system software
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Answer 1

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System software controls a computer's internal functioning, chiefly through an operating system, and also controls such peripherals as monitors, printers, and storage devices. Application software, by contrast, directs the computer to execute commands given by the user and may be… In computer: Computer software.

Answer 2

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System software is a collection of programs that controls the overall operations and internal working of the computer system. It reads data from input devices and transfers the processed information to output devices.

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More about System Software:-

System software is of two main types:

• Operating System
• Utility Programs

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Operating System:-

An operating system controls the overall activities of a computer. It act as a link between the user and the hardware and enables them to work together.

Example,

• Windows XP
• Windows 7

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Utility Programs:-

Utilities are the program that assist in the smooth functioning of a computer. Some utilities help us to avoid virus attack, backup of data, recover data that has been accidentally erased.

Example,

• Antivirus Utility
• Back Up
• Compression