Lab 1 Journal 14092024 123000pm 18092024 095417pm
Lab 1 Journal 14092024 123000pm 18092024 095417pm
Lab 1 Journal 14092024 123000pm 18092024 095417pm
Technology
Lab Manual
Fall 2024
To become familiar with the Windows OS environment and basic command line Interface through MS
DOS
To become familiar with the hardware of your computer
Windows is the most common operating system used for PCs. It is essential that you familiarize yourself with
the basic functionality of this OS. It is necessary that you are aware of the hardware in your computer. While
the operating system usually takes care of the complexity of managing the hardware of your computer
system, knowing the hardware helps when you have to:
Lab Task
1. For system you are using in lab you need to identify the following versions and components
from its specification.
2. Search Device Manager in your window search area, note all information about hardware devices here
and answer the following questions?
(Hint: you can right-click on any device and see further properties)
What is the name of the disk drive?
Does the computer have a Bluetooth?
Does the computer have a network adapter?
What is the name of the monitor? Is the proper driver of the monitor installed? What is the name of
the provider of the driver for the monitor?
What is the name and version of the keyboard? Is the proper driver of the keyboard installed? What
is the name of the provider of the driver for the keyboard?
What is the name and version of the mouse? Is the proper driver of the mouse installed? What is the
name of the provider of the driver for the mouse?
Help
Open start menus
Switch between open programs
Quit Program
Delete item permanently
Lock the computer
Open windows task manager
Delete item immediately without placing it in recycle bin
Find files or folders
Minimize all open windows and display the desktop
Cycle through taskbar button
Open windows explorer
Close current window
Open search
Move to next control in dialog box
Move the cursor to address bar in internet explorer
Lab Task
Practice the above given commands in command prompt and also search for the commands for
following operations