Abstract / Excerpt:

File identification is a basic component of an operating system's function. It is a prelude to the process of opening files, which is an essential function of any computing machine. Problems encountered with the identification of the file would pose a problem on opening that said file. In the Windows OS, file identification relies on the file extension, which is external and prone to changes.

The usual way of interacting with the computer system is through the graphical user interface. However, with the increasing number of softwares, applications and files in the system, the usual GUI proves insufficient to open and launch applications and files. Audio interface adds to the efficiency of a system by providing shortcuts to applications or files.

Finally, Windows registry provides options of changing features that may otherwise be left unexplored. However, changing entries in the Windows registry through Windows Registry Editor poses system damage if handled inappropriately especially among inexperienced users.

This paper provides opportunities on improving the Windows operating system by improving the file identification scheme, allowing voice-activated shortcuts and simplifying the modification of the Windows registry.

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Source Institution	Ateneo de Davao University
Unit	Computer Studies
Authors	Cordova, Jessica P., Cruz, Aris Jake Y., Manatad, Benjie B.
Page Count	11
Place of Publication	Davao City
Original Publication Date	February 1, 2003
Tags	GUI, Graphical User Interface, Operating System, Windows

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