Booting process of Windows NT
When you turn on a computer, it needs to start up and get ready to do what you want. This is called the booting process, and it's like waking up your computer from a sleep.
In the case of Windows NT, the first thing that happens during the booting process is the system BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is activated. This tells the computer what pieces of hardware it needs to communicate with in order to start up. The BIOS then checks things like the CPU (Central Processing Unit), memory (RAM), hard drive, and other components to make sure they're working properly.
Once everything is checked and confirmed, the BIOS hands over control to something called the bootloader. This is a small program that's stored on the hard drive, specifically in a specific location called the Master Boot Record (MBR). The bootloader then loads the rest of the booting process.
The bootloader then looks for something called the Operating System Loader (OSL). This is the actual program that loads up the Windows NT operating system. It's stored on the hard drive in a specific file called "ntldr." The OSL then loads the kernel, which is the heart of the Windows NT operating system. This is what allows the computer to talk to all of the different hardware pieces, and manages everything that's happening onscreen.
Once the kernel is loaded, the operating system is now fully booted up and running. It's ready for you to use applications and programs, and get your work done on your computer!
In the case of Windows NT, the first thing that happens during the booting process is the system BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is activated. This tells the computer what pieces of hardware it needs to communicate with in order to start up. The BIOS then checks things like the CPU (Central Processing Unit), memory (RAM), hard drive, and other components to make sure they're working properly.
Once everything is checked and confirmed, the BIOS hands over control to something called the bootloader. This is a small program that's stored on the hard drive, specifically in a specific location called the Master Boot Record (MBR). The bootloader then loads the rest of the booting process.
The bootloader then looks for something called the Operating System Loader (OSL). This is the actual program that loads up the Windows NT operating system. It's stored on the hard drive in a specific file called "ntldr." The OSL then loads the kernel, which is the heart of the Windows NT operating system. This is what allows the computer to talk to all of the different hardware pieces, and manages everything that's happening onscreen.
Once the kernel is loaded, the operating system is now fully booted up and running. It's ready for you to use applications and programs, and get your work done on your computer!