Lesson 2: Windows Architecture

A working knowledge of the Windows operating system begins with an understanding of the system architecture. This lesson introduces key aspects of the Windows architecture that affect operating system functionality and performance.

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After this lesson you will be able to:

• Describe how Windows 95 and Windows NT execute code.
• Describe how Windows 95 and Windows NT perform preemptive multitasking.
• Describe how Windows 95 and Windows NT manage memory.
• Compare and contrast the way Windows 95 and Windows NT run applications.
• Describe how device drivers provide hardware independence.
• Explain how the Win32 API benefits developers.
• Describe the purpose and the structure of the Windows registry.

Estimated lesson time 105 minutes

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