Any data entry, update, query or report program that processes data for the user. It includes the generic productivity software (spreadsheets, word processors, database programs, etc.) as well as custom and packaged programs for payroll, billing, inventory and other accounting purposes. For a list of major application software categories, see application software. See also program. Contrast with system program.
Application Programs
This diagram shows the typical application programs that run in a desktop computer. It also shows the major components of the operating system.
Application Programs
This diagram shows the typical application programs that run in a desktop computer. It also shows the major components of the operating system.
 | Reproduced with permission from Computer Desktop Encyclopedia. Copyright (c) 1981-2009 The Computer Language Company Inc. All rights reserved. |
Additional Resources
- Little Registry Cleaner Portable Edition 1.4 (Windows)
- Little Registry Cleaner is an open source program designed for Windows Registry. Its purpose is to remove obsolete or unwanted items that build up in the registry over time in order to improve the stability and performance of your computer. These items may include un-needed or inaccurate entries left behind...
- Software downloads 2009-11-27
- Little Registry Cleaner 1.4 (Windows)
- Little Registry Cleaner is an open source program designed for Windows Registry. Its purpose is to remove obsolete or unwanted items that build up in the registry over time in order to improve the stability and performance of your computer. These items may include un-needed or inaccurate entries left behind...
- Software downloads 2009-11-27
- AidScans 4.4 (Windows)
- Volume estimation application. The program takes set of object slices provided by a scanner. The software is used for medical imaging purposes, especially for brain tumors obtained from MRI and CT scanners volume calculations. The program is usable for breast, chest, liver and another organs tumor calculations as well as...
- Software downloads 2009-11-27
- Free YouTube Utility 2.0 (Windows)
- Free YouTube Utility is a a powerful Windows application that lets you take control of the videos that you enjoy watching online. This product allows you to easily download videos from YouTube. Quickly download your favorite videos and convert them to play on your iPod, PSP, Zune, 3GP mobile phone,...
- Software downloads 2009-11-27
- WhatInStartup 1.16 (Windows)
- This utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically when Windows starts up. For each application, the following information is displayed: Startup Type (Registry/Startup Folder), Command-Line String, Product Name, File Version, Company Name, Location in the Registry or file system. It allows you to easily disable or...
- Software downloads 2009-11-27
- Uninstall Expert 3.0.1.2105 (Windows)
- Uninstall Expert is an easy-in-use and powerful applications that helps you to uninstall unneeded programs completely from your computer. With Uninstall Expert, users can uninstall applications much faster than Windows Add/Remove program, sometimes 5-10 times faster. Still users can pick up the "hidden" programs which can't be displayed by Windows...
- Software downloads 2009-11-26
- iNMR 3.3.8 (Mac)
- Today you can find many alternative NMR applications that run on Mac OS X, and all of them have been ported from some other operative system. Under a minimal cosmetic retouch, they still sport the original interface, be it X11, Windows95 or Windows XP. Some alternatives are written in Java,...
- Software downloads 2009-11-26
- FireDaemon Pro 1.9.2402 (Windows)
- FireDaemon is a system utility that allows you to install and run any 32-bit or 64-bit application EXE or DLL or script (BAT CMD, .NET, Perl, Java, Python, TCL TK) as a Windows XP, 2003, Vista, 2008 or 7 service. FireDaemon enables complete configuration of the installed service, which can...
- Software downloads 2009-11-26
- FTPGetter 3 Professional 3.25.0.55 (Windows)
- With FTPGetter 3 Professional, users have an simpler way to get to files from a server using an FTP/SFTP client. Normally, their only option is to manually log in and move, check, or add files. This can be time-consuming for any worker and is not the most efficient use of...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- Advanced PBX Data Logger 2.5.1 build 1125 (Windows)
- You may be an experienced hardware or network engineer, or an application designer and looking for a handy utility for extending your office, hotel or enterprise application. Whatever the case may be, look no further than our Advanced PBX Data Logger, for it will meet all of your technical needs.Advanced...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- Silver Key 3.75 (Windows)
- Silver Key is a file encryption program that encrypts files or folders and produces encrypted parcels, which can be safely sent over the Internet. Silver Key parcels are self-extracting and don't require the recipient to have any cryptographic software installed. You can also specify additional action to be performed during...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- SmartSync Pro 3.1 build 71 (Windows)
- SmartSync Pro is a universal tool for backing up and synchronizing your important data to your local drive; external flash, USB, or ZIP drive; CD or DVD; NAS or other storage device; network volume; or even remote computer. If source data is destroyed or lost, it can easily be recovered....
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- MultitrackStudio Lite 6.0 (Windows)
- This recording and mixing environment for audio and MIDI provides an affordable solution for music production. You can record instrumental or vocal tracks while playing along with previously recorded tracks. You can also mix tracks, add audio effects, edit mistakes, and mix down each song to a single file. Use...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- The Tube 2.9.5 (Mac)
- The Tube is The Tube is the innovative and most modern TV solution for Mac users. Watch live television with the USB TV receiver TubeStick, pause running shows Timeshift, go through the TV listings in the electronic program guide EPG and schedule recordings. With its TubeToGo webservice, The Tube lets...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- Prosopagnosia 1.3 (Mac)
- Swedish software companies Dessibelle and Graphiclife are happy to announce Prosopagnosia for Mac OS X. Prosopagnosia is the missing link between the Faces feature in iPhoto 09 and the user's address book to ensure correct tagging of pictures uploaded to Facebook. Prosopagnosia matches the names of the people tagged in...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- VZOchat 6.3.3 (Windows)
- Easy-to-use, small software application for free video chat, communications and instant messaging via the Internet on any broadband or even dial-up connection. It works with most PCs and web cameras and does not require special skills to use. Its advanced network support allows connections when both users are behind a...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- WinOrganizer 4.1.1517 (Windows)
- WinOrganizer is a full-scale personal information manager PIM that helps you organize and plan your business and personal life. It's a planner, notepad and address book combined in one powerful application.The computer version of the organizer comprises all features of its paper prototype in a more comfortable way, which makes...
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- Advanced Net Monitor for Classroom Professional 2.8.2 (Windows)
- Advanced Net Monitor for Classroom Professional is a program that allows a 'view' of a computer monitor of a remote computer, which is connected to the network. The program can be used on networks that use the TCP/IP network protocol. After start, the program displays the windows of all remote...
- Software downloads 2009-11-24
- Advanced Net Monitor for Classroom 4.8.13 (Windows)
- Advanced Net Monitor for Classroom is a program that allows a view of a computer monitor of a remote computer, which is connected to the network. The program can be used on networks that use the TCP/IP network protocol. After start, the program displays the windows of all remote computers,...
- Software downloads 2009-11-24
- myDocuments 2.7.1 (Mac)
- myDocuments is a clear program, crafted with attention to detail, for grouping and finding documents and files. Even with Spotlight and the like it is easy to lose overview of all the documents you need for a project or a client - out of sight out of mind. With myDocuments...
- Software downloads 2009-11-24
Neighboring Terms
Premier Vendor Content Whitepapers, webcasts & resources from our Power Center Sponsors
- New Online Dashboard for IT Leaders
-
Read about top issues IT decision-makers face every day, plus get cost-effective solutions to real-life IT problems.
- Learn more >>
- Reduce risk. Reduce complexity. Increase reliability.
-
A simplified IT environment isn't just less complex. It's also more reliable. Standardize on a single Linux platform with SUSE Linux Enterprise from Novell, and get the world's most interoperable Linux
- Learn more >>
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online - Free Six-Month Trial for Eligible Organizations
-
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online provides fast online access, simple contact management and better sales performance for a low monthly cost - the best value on the market today.
- Learn more about the free, six-month trial offer>>
-
-
Smart Tech
Expert advice on innovations in healthcare and the green technologies that make it happen.
Find out more
-
Smart Business
Discussion and advice on management issues that revolve around making your world smarter and more useful.
More Smart Advice
-
Smart People
The best and worst moves in the management and strategy trenches.
Learn More
