Installing and

Configuring Computer
Systems: Prepare
Installer
OPERATING SYSTEM
OPERATING SYSTEM

a collection of programs which control the resources

of a computer system.
an interface between the users and the hardware.
the master control program that runs the computer.
 when the computer is on, OS will first load into the
main memory.
Questions

1. What are the words that can be associated with the

word “OS”.
2. What are the words that can be associated with the
word “INSTALLATION”.
 Installers Preparation and Os Installation
Procedures
Imagine your friend has a gaming
laptop that suddenly crashes down and
won’t boot up anymore. The error
prompts “missing operating system”
as shown in the image. You as a learner
in Computer Systems Servicing can
repair this problem by installing an
operating system.
 Installation
• Installation (or setup) of a computer program is the act of
making the program ready for execution.
• Installation refers to the particular configuration of a software
or hardware with a view to making it usable with the
computer.
• A soft or digital copy of the piece of software (program) is
needed to install it.
• There are different processes of installing a piece of software
(program).
 Installation
• Because the process varies for each program and each
computer, programs (including operating systems) often come
with an installer, a specialized program responsible for doing
whatever is needed for the installation.
• Installation typically involves code (program) being
copied/generated from the installation files to new files on the
local computer for easier access by the operating system.
Because code is generally copied/generated in multiple
locations, uninstallation usually involves more than just
erasing the program folder.
 Common operations performed during software
installations include:

• Making sure that necessary system requirements are met

• Checking for existing versions of the software.
• Creating or updating program files and folders.
• Making the software accessible to the user, for instance by
creating links, shortcuts or bookmarks
• Performing product activation
• Updating the software versions
 Types of Installation

1. Attended installation - An installation process usually

needs a user who attends it to make choices, such as
accepting or declining an end-user license agreement
(EULA), specifying preferences such as the installation
location, supplying passwords or assisting in product
activation.
 Types of Installation
2. Unattended installation - Installation that is performed
without user interaction during its progress or with no user
present at all. One of the reasons to use this approach is
to automate the installation of a large number of
systems. An unattended installation either does not
require the user to supply anything or has received all
necessary input prior to the start of installation.
 Types of Installation
3. Silent installation - Installation that does not display
messages or windows during its progress. "Silent
installation" is not the same as "unattended
installation". All silent installations are unattended
but not all unattended installations are silent.
 Types of Installation

4. Headless installation - Installation performed without using a

computer monitor connected. In attended forms of headless
installation, another machine connects to the target machine (for
instance, via a local area network) and takes over the display
output. Since a headless installation does not need a user at the
location of the target computer, unattended headless installers
may be used to install a program on multiple machines at the
same time.
 Types of Installation

5. Scheduled or automated installation - An installation process

that runs on a preset time or when a predefined condition
transpires, as opposed to an installation process that starts
explicitly on a user's command.
6. Clean installation - an installation in which the target disk
partition is erased before installation. Since the interfering elements
are absent, a clean installation may succeed where an unclean
installation may fail or may take significantly longer.
 To create the installation media, here's what
you'll need:
• A PC with a reliable internet connection. The download time will vary,
depending on your internet connection. For Windows OS, here are the
download links:
• Windows 7 -
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7
• Windows 8 -
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows8ISO
• Windows 10 -
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
 To create the installation media, here's what
you'll need:
• A USB flash drive or DVD. A blank USB flash drive with at least 8 GB of space, or a
blank DVD (and DVD burner). We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD
because any content on it will be deleted. When burning a DVD from an ISO file, if
you're told the disc image file is too large, you'll need to use dual layer (DL) DVD
media.

• A product key. Your 25-character product key (not required for digital licenses).
Group Activity
Directions. In a group of 5 members discuss the following
comprehensively. Write your answer in a 1 whole sheet of pad
paper.

1. Discuss the importance of Operating System in our computer

system.
2. Define Installation.
3. Differentiate the 6 types of installation.
Quiz
I. Directions: Read the questions carefully and write your answer
in your paper.

1. A type of installation that is performed without using a computer

monitor connected. HEADLESS INSTALLATION
2. A type of installation that does not display messages or windows
during its progress. SILENT INSTALLATION
3. An installation process that runs on a preset time or when a
predefined condition transpires. SCHEDULED OR AUTOMATED
4. An installation process in which the target disk partition is erased
before installation. CLEAN INSTALLATION
5. An installation process which usually needs a user who attends it
to make choices, such as accepting or declining an end-user
license agreement. ATTENDED
6. Installation that is performed without user interaction during its
progress or with no user present at all. UNATTENDED
7. It is the master control program that runs the computer. OS
8. It is the act of making the program ready for execution.
INSTALLATION
9-13. Give five examples of Operating System.
14-16. To create an installation media (installer) what are the 3
primary things that you will need. INSTALLER,
DVD/USB/FLASHDRIVE, INTERNET CONNECTION
II. Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it
is not.
17. During software installation, you consider the necessary system
requirement. TRUE
18. Installation means a configuration of only a hardware with a view
to making it usable with the computer. FALSE
19. The process of installing a program, software or application is the
same no matter what it is. FALSE
20. Uninstallation only means erasing the program folder or deleting
the program or application. FALSE
21. A hard copy of the piece of software or program is needed to
install it. FALSE
Two Types of Software
 Two Types of Software
1. System Software
• It helps the user as well as the hardware to function and even interact
with each other easily.
• It is a software which is used to manage the behavior of the computer
hardware in order to offer basic functionalities which are needed by the
user.
• In simpler word, system software is essentially an intermediator or even
a middle layer between the user as well as the hardware.
 Two Types of Software
1. System Software
Whenever you turn on the computer first, it is this system software
which gets initialized and then gets loaded in the system’s memory. Few
of the common system software examples are:
a) Operating System
b) Device Drivers
c) Firmware
d) Utility
A. Operating System
It is essentially a collection of software which handles
resources as well as offers general services for various other
application which actually run over them. Some of the key
examples of operating systems are as follows:

• MS Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• iOS
• Android
• Ubuntu
• Unix
B. Device Drivers
This type of software controls particular hardware which is
essentially attached to the system. Different hardware devices
which require a driver to connect to a system easily consist of
displays, printers, sound cards, hard disks, keyboard, and mice.
Few of the examples of such drivers are:

• BIOS Driver • Printer Drivers

• Motherboard Drivers • USB Drivers
• Display Drivers • Sound Card Driver
• ROM Drivers • VGA Drivers
C. Utility
These softwares are designed to assist in analyzing, as well
as optimizing, along with configuring and maintaining a given
computer system. It provides support to the computer
infrastructure. Software like disk cleanup and management tools,
anti-viruses, defragmenters, compression tools etc. are all utility
software. Some of its examples are:

• Norton Antivirus
• McAfee Antivirus
• WinRAR WinZip
• Piriform Cleaner
 Two Types of Software
2. Application Software
• They are also popularly known as end-user programs or even productivity
programs which assist the user in completing various tasks like conducting
online research, making notes, designing graphics, maintaining accounts,
carrying out calculations or even playing computer games.
• They essentially lie above the system software. They are actually used by the
end-user as well as have specific functionality or tasks which they are designed
to perform.
 Two Types of Software
2. Application Software
• There is a variety of application software. Some of them are:
a) Word Processors
b) Database Software
c) Multimedia Software
d) Web Broswers
A. Word Processors
Such applications are meant for documentation. It also
assists in storing as well as formatting and even printing of the
documents. Key examples of such software are:
• MS Word
• Apple iWork-Pages
• Corel WordPerfect
• Google Docs
B. Database Software
It is used to create as well as manage a database and also
known as Database Management System or in short, DBMS. Such
software assists in the data organization. Some of the examples of
DBMS are:
• MS Access
• FileMaker dBase
• Clipper
• MySQL
• FoxPro
C. Multimedia Software
This is a software which is able to play, create as well as
record images, audio or even video files. These software are
utilized for animation, video editing, graphics as well as image
editing. Some of the examples of such software are:
• Adobe Photoshop
• Picasa
• VLC Media Player
• Windows Media Player
• Windows Movie Maker
D. Web Browsers
These software are utilized to browse the internet. Web
browsers assist the users in locating as well as retrieving data well
across the web. Some of the key examples of them are:
• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Internet Explorer
• Opera
• UC Browser
• Safari
Direction: 10 words were placed inside the puzzle. Identify them by
writing it on your paper. After identifying the 10 words, identify the
two (2) hidden words and write it as the 11th answer in your paper.
Quiz
I. Directions: Read the questions carefully and write your
answer in your paper.
1. It is an intermediator or even a middle layer between the user
as well as the hardware.
2. This type of software controls particular hardware which is
essentially attached to the system.
3. These software are designed to assist in analyzing, as well as
optimizing, along with configuring and maintaining a given
computer system.
Quiz
4. They are also popularly known as end-user programs or even
productivity programs which assist the user in completing
various tasks.
5. These software are utilized to browse the internet.
6. Such software is used to create as well as manage a database
and also known as Database Management System.
7. This is a software which is able to play, create as well as record
images, audio or even video files.
8. Such software are meant for documentation.
Quiz
II. Directions: Give what is asked.

1. 3 examples of web browser.

2. 3 examples of word processor.
3. 2 types of software.
4. 2 examples of multimedia software.
5. 2 examples of device drivers.