Important functions of the operating system

Some of the important functions performed by an operating system are given below.  

Booting and providing a user interface

Operating system manages the start up process of a computer. It loads the system files in the ram of computer and provides a user interface so that the user can easily work on the computer.

Managing programs

Operating system helps a user to work with multiple program and applications

Simultaneously. It manage multiple application by showing active application in Foreground and other program in the background. User can easily switch through These applications by clicking their buttons on the task bar.

File management    

Operating system allows a user to manage files and folders. The user can create, save, .delete, copy, cute, paste and rename the files and folders easily.  

 

Configuring devise

When a computer start, operating system check all the device and loads

Their drivers. When a new device is attached to the computer. Operating system configures it and installs its driver so that it can work properly.