Software

Microsoft windows XP is an example of system software. 
System software refers to the files and programs that make up your computer's operating system. System files include libraries of functions, system services, drivers for printers and other hardware .System software controls a computer’s internal functioning, it also controls the monitor and speakers and also storage devices. The programs that are part of the system software include assemblers, compilers, file management tools, system utilites, and debuggers. The system software is installed on your computer when you install your operating system. You can update the software by running programs like "Windows Update" and "Software Update"

A word processor is an example of application software. Application software is also known as Apps. Application software is computer software that includes database programs, word processors, and spreadsheets these are all office applications, they allow us to make documents with text and pictures. there is other types of application software such as games software, games software is an "app" that you can design games on. Application software can not run with out operating software.

Software utilities are things like firewalls that protect our computers from virus. there are many types of software utilities such as firefox click and clean or Win HMR. these types of things keep our information secure and makesure know one can hack our computers or take personal information. firewalls also allow computers to preform tasks quicker because they are keeping harmful material from slowing the computers down.