English | Zulu |
active document window | iwindi ledokhumenti elisetshenziswayo (In an environment capable of displaying multiple on-screen windows, the window containing the document that will be affected by current cursor movements, commands, and text entry) |
active window | ifasitela elisasebenza (The window in which a user is currently working or directing input. An active window is typically at the top of the Z order and is distinguished by the color of its title bar) |
command prompt window | ifasitela lesikhuthazimiyalo (A window that mimics an old MS-DOS display for typing command-line instructions) |
document window | ifastela lombhalo (In windowing environments, such as the Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows, an on-screen window (enclosed work area) in which the user can create, view, or work on a document) |
Get Genuine Windows | I-Get Genuine Windows (An application that comes with a product key and DVD that allows users them to purchase Windows and activate their current copy of Windows from the client) |
inactive window | ifastela elingasebenzi (In an environment capable of displaying multiple on-screen windows, any window other than the one currently being used for work. An inactive window can be partially or entirely hidden behind another window, and it remains inactive until the user selects it) |
Microsoft Windows Software Explorer | iMicrosoft Windows Software Explorer (A tool in Windows Defender that can be to used change how a program runs on the computer if the program is causing a problem) |
palette window | ifasitela lokudidiyela (A modeless secondary window that displays a toolbar or other choices, such as colors or patterns) |
pop-up window | ulungu (A window that appears when an option is selected. Typically, the window remains visible until the mouse button is released) |
powered by Windows Live | Inikwe amandla yi-Windows Live (Pertaining to a process, tool, etc. that is enabled by Windows Live) |
primary window | ifasitela ngqangi (The window in which the main interaction with an object takes place) |
Query window | Iwindi lemibuzo (A window in which you work with queries in Design view, Datasheet view, SQL view, or Print Preview) |
refresh Windows | vuselela i-Windows (To reset the Windows operating system using a method that restores PC settings to defaults but retains a user's files and personalization touches) |
reset Windows | setha i-Windows kabusha (To reset the Windows operating system so that all user customizations are removed) |
Window Gallery | umpheme wefasitelana (A gallery containing thumbnail views of open application windows) |
window glass | ingilazi yefasitelana (A visual effect that imparts a quality of translucency to windows) |
Windows AC | I-AC ye-Windows (A tool in the Windows ADK that uses assessments to create jobs that evaluate quality and view the results after a job runs. The Windows AC can also package a job and other necessary files, save the files in a folder that contains an executable file, move the job to another computer, and then run the job on the new computer) |
Windows activation | ukuvulwa kwe-Windows (The process of activating Windows) |
Windows Activation Client | iKlayenti Eqalisa iWindows (The application that helps the user to activate a Windows product with Microsoft) |
Windows Anytime Upgrade | Ukubuyekeza iWindows Nomanini (An upgrade option that allows users to upgrade from one edition of Windows to another by purchasing the upgrade online. It is enabled by Software Licensing Services (SLS) technology which allows a digital lincense to determine what features are enabled or disabled allowing Microsoft to sell either additional licenses or product upgrades through digital licenses (PUP-DL). Customers may either buy full packaged product (FPP) or upgrade quickly and conveniently electronically) |
Windows Assessment Console | Ukuhlolwa kwe-Windows (A tool in the Windows ADK that uses assessments to create jobs that evaluate quality and view the results after a job runs. The Windows AC can also package a job and other necessary files, save the files in a folder that contains an executable file, move the job to another computer, and then run the job on the new computer) |
Windows Assistance Online | uSizo LweWindows ku-Inthanethi (A World Wide Web version of Windows Client Help) |
Windows Assistance Online | iSizo LweWindows Ngoxhumano (A World Wide Web version of Windows Client Help) |
Windows Backup | Ukusekela Ngokulondoloza KweWindows (A file backup feature of Windows Vista that performs scheduled incremental backups of data to the target media. It also allows the user to restore an individual file or a group of files) |
Windows Basics | Izinseka zeWindows (A tutorial outlining basic Windows features, workflow and information) |
Windows button | inkinobho ye-Windows (A tablet hardware button with the Windows logo on it that's similar to the Windows key on a keyboard. Pressing the Power and Windows buttons simultaneously is the equivalent of pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del) |
Windows Calendar | Ikhalenda ye-Windows (An app to facilitate the management of events) |
Windows Call | Ucingo lwe-Windows (An app for making video calls) |
Windows Camera | Ikhamera ye-Windows (An app to facilitate the capture of photos and videos by using the PC) |
Windows Certification Program | Uhlelo Lokuqinisekisa i-Windows (A certification program to ensure that devices, systems, and apps are compatible, reliable, and can perform to meet Windows standards) |
Windows Communications Apps | Ama-app Okuxhumana E-Windows (The download package that includes People, Messaging, Mail, and Calendar) |
Windows Connect Now | uXhuma Manje weWindows (A technology that allows for ease of creating a new or expanding an existing wireless network. This setup can be done automatically using a USB flash driver or manually through a Wireless Network Setup wizard) |
Windows 8 Consumer Preview | I-Windows 8 Consumer Preview (The beta release of the Windows 8 operating system) |
Windows Desktop Apps Certification Kit | Ikhithi Yokuqinisekisa Ama-app Edeskithophu Ye-Windows (Tools and documentation to certify apps for Windows) |
Windows Developer Preview | Isithuthukisi sokubukeza se-Windows (A nonfinal release of Windows that's made available to developers) |
Windows Diagnostics | Uxilongo lweWindows (A feature of Windows that checks for problems associated with network connections) |
Windows Easy Transfer | Ukudlulisa Okulula KweWindows (A Windows tool that assists consumers in moving their data (documents and settings) to the new environment) |
Windows Error Reporting | Ukubika Iphutha LeWindows (The Windows technology that collects data on system crashes or hangs and sends it to Microsoft) |
Windows Essentials 2012 | Izidingo ze-Windows 2012 (A set of apps that includes Messenger, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, SkyDrive, Mail, Writer, and Family Safety. (Family Safety is only included in Windows 7 downloads; it's built in to Windows 8)) |
Windows Essentials | Izidingo ze-Windows (The set of Microsoft software for email, instant messaging, photos, and personal movies available to customers in a single download and installation) |
Windows Firewall | Udonga Lokuvimbela Lwe-Windows (A Control Panel feature that is used to set restrictions on what traffic is allowed to enter your network from the Internet) |
Windows Hardware Certification Kit | Ikhithi Yokuqinisekisa Ihadiwe Ye-Windows (The test automation framework used to certify devices or systems for Windows) |
Windows 7 hardware logo | Ilogo yehadiwe ye-Windows 7 (Logo assigned to the hardware products that have passed Microsoft designed tests for compatibility and reliability on Windows 7) |
Windows HCK | I-HCK Ye-Windows (The test automation framework used to certify devices or systems for Windows) |
Windows image | umboniso oyiWindows (A single compressed file containing a collection of files and folders that duplicate a Windows installation on a disk volume) |
Windows Installation Compatibility Advisor | Umeluleki we-Windows Wokufaneleka Kokufakwayo (A downloadable Web application that helps Windows users identify which edition of Windows meets their needs, whether their PCs are ready for an upgrade to the next Windows version, and which features of the suggested Windows version will be able to run on their PCs) |
Windows Installer | Uhlelo Lokufaka Lwe-Windows (A feature of Windows that defines and manages a standard format for application setup and installation, and tracks components such as groups of files, registry entries, and shortcuts) |
Windows Internal Database | Isizinda Semininingwane Yangaphakathi Ye-Windows (A relational data store that's included in Windows and is used by several Windows Services) |
Windows Live Alerts | Izixwayiso ze-Windows Live (The Windows Live service that notifies someone of an event or information based on their subscription preferences. The alerts can be sent to Messenger, Mail, Hotmail, or a mobile device) |
Windows Live Calendar | Ikhalenda ye-Windows Live (The Windows Live service that lets people and groups add, manage, and share event information) |
Windows Live Call | Ucingo lwe-Windows Live (The Windows Live service that allows users to make computer-to-computer or computer-to-phone calls. Users must be signed in to Windows Live Messenger to use it) |
Windows Live Contacts | Oxhumana nabo ku-Windows Live (The Windows Live universal roaming contact list that allows users to share their contact information and subscribe to others' to automatically receive updates across Windows Live Messenger and Windows Live Spaces) |
Windows Live Devices | Amadivayisi e-Windows Live (The website where customers add computers (both PCs and Macs), mobile phones, and digital photo frames so they can access their synced folders and connect remotely to their devices) |
Windows Live Essentials | Izidingo ze-Windows Live (The set of Microsoft software for email, instant messaging, photos, and personal movies available to customers in a single download and installation) |
Windows Live Events | Izenzakalo ze-Windows Live (The Windows Live service for event planning and invitations) |
Windows Live Family Safety | Ukuphepha komkhaya kwe-Windows Live (Software that enables parents and guardians to customize children's web experiences in order to help protect their safety and privacy online) |
Windows Live FrameIt | i-Frame ye-Windows Live (The Windows Live service that lets someone set up dynamic photo collections or other media sources to stream into a digital photo frame, or any RSS-enabled device) |
Windows Live Groups | Amaqembu e-Windows Live (The web service where users can share their thoughts, photographs, and interests with all members of a group. Members all contribute to a group profile, and can post blog entries, photos, and other items, just as they can to an individual profile) |
Windows Live Home | Ekhaya le-Windows Live (The main landing or start page on Windows Live) |
Windows Live Mail | Imeyli ye-Windows Live (The desktop e-mail program that lets users manage multiple e-mail accounts, newsgroups, and feeds in one place) |
Windows Live Movie Maker | Isenzi semuvu se-Windows Live (Software for capturing, editing, and arranging audio and video source material to create movies) |
Windows Live Photo Gallery | Isigcina Zithombe se-Windows Live (A desktop app that enables users to view, manage, edit, and share photos and videos) |
Windows Live Sign-in Assistant | Umsizi wokusayinela ukungena we-Windows Live (The helper program that can store sign-in information for multiple Windows Live IDs) |
Windows Live Spaces | Izikhala ze-Windows Live (The Windows Live service that enables a user to create a personal website where they can create and update a blog, and share their photos, music playlists and more, to connect with friends, family, or the online world) |
Windows Live Toolbar | Indawo yamathuluzi ye-Windows Live (The web browser toolbar that provides quick access to Windows Live services, plus optional features to customize the browsing experience) |
Windows Live Writer | Umbhali we-Windows Live (A desktop app that enables WYSIWYG editing, offline editing, and preview functionality) |
Windows Location Provider | Umhlinzeki Wendawo We-Windows (A feature in Windows that communicates with a Microsoft online service to determine a PC's approximate location based on wireless network or IP address info) |
Windows 7 logo | Ilogo ye-Windows 7 (Logo assigned to the products that have passed Microsoft-designed tests for compatibility and reliability on Windows 7) |
Windows 7 Logo Program | Uhlelo Lwelogo Ye-Windows 7 (A program designed to identify compatible and reliable systems, software, and hardware products that have passed Microsoft-designed tests for compatibility and reliability on Windows 7) |
Windows Mail | Imeyili Ye-Windows (An app for sending and receiving email) |
Windows Marketplace | iMakethe yeWindows (An Internet site that makes it easy for users to discover the software and hardware that work best for their Windows PC or mobile device use, find the newest and most popular products on the market, compare product details, and read reviews from other users) |
Windows Messaging | Imiyalezo Ye-Windows (An app that facilitates SMS and instant messaging) |
Windows Metafile Format | Ifomethi Ye-Windows Metafile (A 16-bit vector graphics format for Windows-compatible computers used mostly as a clip art format in word-processing documents) |
Windows Mobility Center | Isikhungo Se-Windows Sezinto Eziphathwayo (A single location in Windows where you can adjust mobile PC settings) |
Windows People | Abantu Be-Windows (An app that facilitates contact list and social update management) |
Windows Phone | I-Windows Phone (A device that runs Windows Phone Operating System) |
Windows Photos | Izithombe Ze-Windows (An app that facilitates the viewing of photos) |
Windows 8 Pro Pack | I-Windows 8 Pro Pack (A downloadable pack that adds features to Windows 8 or Windows 8 Single Language editions to move them to a Windows 8 Pro edition with Windows Media Center installed) |
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center | I-Windows 8 Pro ene-Media Center (An edition of Windows 8 Pro that contains Windows Media Center) |
Windows Problem Reporting | Ukubika Inkinga YeWindows (The Windows technology that manages information to help Microsoft create solutions to non-critical problems (problems that do not cause programs, services, or components to stop working)) |
Windows Push Notification Service | Insiza Ye-Windows Yokuphusha Isaziso (The feature of Windows for sending tile updates and notifications to users) |
Windows RE | I-Windows RE (A special version of Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) that includes diagnostic, troubleshooting, and maintenance tools) |
Windows Reader | I-Windows Reader (An app that facilitates the reading of PDF and XPS files) |
Windows Recovery Environment | Isimondawo Sokubuyisa i-Windows (A special version of Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) that includes diagnostic, troubleshooting, and maintenance tools) |
Windows service | insiza ye-Windows (A service designed for consumers that runs on Windows or in a web browser) |
Windows Setup | Uhlelosimo LweWindows (The program that installs or upgrades the Windows operating system) |
Windows Sidebar | iBha eseceleni yeWindows (An organizational feature of Windows that displays a panel on the side of the desktop with shortcuts to mini-applications, also known as gadgets. The examples of such gadgets are local weather, a photo slideshow, a dictionary, news headlines, and a Windows Media Player control) |
Windows SideShow | I-Windows SideShow (A feature in Windows that uses add-in programs, or gadgets, to extend information from your computer onto secondary displays) |
Windows 8 Single Language | Ulimi Olulodwa lwe-Windows 8 (An edition of Windows 8 designed to make Windows affordable to mainstream consumers in emerging markets) |
Windows SmartScreen | I-Windows SmartScreen (A filtering feature that monitors downloaded apps for malware or unknown reputation) |
Windows 7 software logo | Ilogo yesofthiwe ye-Windows 7 (Logo assigned to the software products that have passed Microsoft designed tests for compatibility and reliability on Windows 7) |
Windows Store | Isitolo Se-Windows (The online store where users can learn about and download apps for Windows) |
Windows Store app | Isitolo Se-Windows se-app (An app that runs on the new Windows platform and meets the criteria for onboarding to the Windows Store) |
Windows Store dashboard | Ideshibhodi Yesitolo Se-Windows (The service run by the Windows Store team that supports the end-to-end process for registering Windows Store developers and onboarding apps into the Windows Store catalog) |
Windows Store device app | Isitolo Se-Windows se-app yedivayisi (An app that's downloaded from the Windows Store and installed automatically to the PC when a user attaches a certified device to the PC, provided that the device manufacturer has submitted the app to the Windows Store) |
Windows System Image Backup | Umfanekiso Osekela Uhlelo lwe-Windows, Ibhekhaphu Yemifanekiso Yesistimu Ye-WIndows (A tool in Windows Vista that backs up the system image) |
Windows To Go | I-Windows To Go (A feature of Windows that provides a predefined image of a PC from a USB flash drive instead of installing the image on the PC) |
Windows Update | I-Windows Update (A Microsoft Web site maintained by the Windows product group for the purpose of providing updates for core Windows components) |
Windows Update website | Iwebhusayithi ye-Windows Update, indawo yewebhu yobuyekezo (A Microsoft Web site maintained by the Windows product group for the purpose of providing updates for core Windows components) |
Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant | Umsizi Wokubuyekeza i-Windows 8 (A downloadable app that helps users choose which edition of Windows 8 is right for them, determine if their hardware can support it, determine the compatibility of apps and devices and assist with any changes that are needed, and then purchase and install it from within the app) |
workbook window | iwindi lewekhibhukhi (The window that contains the user's workbook of tabbed sheets) |