| Subject | English | Xhosa |
| comp., MS | active document window | iwindo yoxwebhu olusebenzayo (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) |
| comp., MS | active window | i-window esebenzayo (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) |
| comp., MS | command prompt window | umyalelo we-window olungele ukusebenza (A window that mimics an old MS-DOS display for typing command-line instructions) |
| comp., MS | document window | i-window yoxwebhu (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) |
| comp., MS | 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) |
| comp., MS | inactive window | i-window engasebenziyo (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) |
| comp., MS | Microsoft Windows Software Explorer | isiKhangeli seSoftwe yeWindows yakwaMicrosoft (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) |
| comp., MS | palette window | iwindo yokhetho-mbala (A modeless secondary window that displays a toolbar or other choices, such as colors or patterns) |
| comp., MS | pop-up window | i-window ezivelelayo (A window that appears when an option is selected. Typically, the window remains visible until the mouse button is released) |
| comp., MS | powered by Windows Live | Ixhotyiswe yiWindows Live (Pertaining to a process, tool, etc. that is enabled by Windows Live) |
| comp., MS | primary window | iwindo engundoqo (The window in which the main interaction with an object takes place) |
| comp., MS | Query window | iwindo yombuzo (A window in which you work with queries in Design view, Datasheet view, SQL view, or Print Preview) |
| comp., MS | refresh Windows | qalela ngokutsha iWindows (To reset the Windows operating system using a method that restores PC settings to defaults but retains a user's files and personalization touches) |
| comp., MS | reset Windows | seta kwakhona iWindows (To reset the Windows operating system so that all user customizations are removed) |
| comp., MS | Window Gallery | iGalari yeWindow (A gallery containing thumbnail views of open application windows) |
| comp., MS | window glass | iglasi ye-window (A visual effect that imparts a quality of translucency to windows) |
| comp., MS | Windows AC | I-AC yeWindows (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) |
| comp., MS | Windows activation | Ukuvulwa kweWindows (The process of activating Windows) |
| comp., MS | Windows Activation Client | iklayenti yovulo lweWindows (The application that helps the user to activate a Windows product with Microsoft) |
| comp., MS | Windows Anytime Upgrade | uPhuculo lwalo Naliphi ixesha lukaWindows (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) |
| comp., MS | Windows Assessment Console | Isixhobo sokudala imisebenzi yeWindows (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) |
| comp., MS | Windows Assistance Online | uNcedo lweWindows kwiNethwekhi (A World Wide Web version of Windows Client Help) |
| comp., MS | Windows Backup | iLalela leWindows (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) |
| comp., MS | Windows Basics | iWindows Basics (A tutorial outlining basic Windows features, workflow and information) |
| comp., MS | Windows button | iqhosha leWindows (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) |
| comp., MS | Windows Calendar | Ikhalenda yeWindows (An app to facilitate the management of events) |
| comp., MS | Windows Call | Umnxeba weWindows (An app for making video calls) |
| comp., MS | Windows Camera | Ikhamera yeWindows (An app to facilitate the capture of photos and videos by using the PC) |
| comp., MS | Windows Certification Program | Iprogram yeSatifiketi seWindows (A certification program to ensure that devices, systems, and apps are compatible, reliable, and can perform to meet Windows standards) |
| comp., MS | Windows Communications Apps | Usetyenziso loNxibelelwano lweWindows (The download package that includes People, Messaging, Mail, and Calendar) |
| comp., MS | Windows Connect Now | iWindows Connect Now (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) |
| comp., MS | Windows Contacts | Abezonxibelelwano lwee-Windows (A directory that you can use to store names, e-mail addresses, fax numbers, and distribution lists) |
| comp., MS | Windows Defender | Isikhuseli see-Windows (Antispyware software included in Windows that can prevent other software from displaying advertisements (such as pop-up ads), collect information about you, or change settings on your computer, generally without appropriately obtaining your consent) |
| comp., MS | Windows Desktop Apps Certification Kit | Ikiti yokuQinisekisa yoSetyenziso lweDesktophu yeWindows (Tools and documentation to certify apps for Windows) |
| comp., MS | Windows Developer Preview | Umvelisi weWindows (A nonfinal release of Windows that's made available to developers) |
| comp., MS | Windows Diagnostics | isiKhangeli-ngxaki seWindows (A feature of Windows that checks for problems associated with network connections) |
| comp., MS | Windows Easy Transfer | uDluliselo oluLula lweWindows (A Windows tool that assists consumers in moving their data (documents and settings) to the new environment) |
| comp., MS | Windows Error Reporting | ukuXelwa kweMpazamo yeWindows (The Windows technology that collects data on system crashes or hangs and sends it to Microsoft) |
| comp., MS | Windows Essentials 2012 | Iimfuneko zeWindows 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)) |
| comp., MS | Windows Essentials | Iimfuneko zeWindows (The set of Microsoft software for email, instant messaging, photos, and personal movies available to customers in a single download and installation) |
| comp., MS | Windows Explorer | ii-Windows Explorer (A utility in Windows that enables the user to locate and open files and folders) |
| comp., MS | Windows Firewall | I-Windows Firewall (A Control Panel feature that is used to set restrictions on what traffic is allowed to enter your network from the Internet) |
| comp., MS | Windows Hardware Certification Kit | Ikit yeSatifiketi seHadiwe yeWindows (The test automation framework used to certify devices or systems for Windows) |
| comp., MS | Windows 7 hardware logo | Ilogo yehadiwe yeWindows 7 (Logo assigned to the hardware products that have passed Microsoft designed tests for compatibility and reliability on Windows 7) |
| comp., MS | Windows HCK | I-Windows HCK (The test automation framework used to certify devices or systems for Windows) |
| comp., MS | Windows image | umfanekiso windows (A single compressed file containing a collection of files and folders that duplicate a Windows installation on a disk volume) |
| comp., MS | Windows Installation Compatibility Advisor | Umcebisi woHambelwano loFakelo lweWindows (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) |
| comp., MS | Windows Installer | iWindows Installer (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) |
| comp., MS | Windows Internal Database | Ugcino-ngcombolo lwangaPhakathi lweWindows (A relational data store that's included in Windows and is used by several Windows Services) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Alerts | Izilumkisi zeWindows 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) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Calendar | Ikhalenda yeWindows Live (The Windows Live service that lets people and groups add, manage, and share event information) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Call | Ifowuni yeWindows 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) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Contacts | AbaQhagamshelwa beWindows 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) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Devices | Izixhobo zeWindows 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) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Essentials | Iimfuneko zeWindows Live (The set of Microsoft software for email, instant messaging, photos, and personal movies available to customers in a single download and installation) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Events | Iziganeko zeWindows Live (The Windows Live service for event planning and invitations) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Family Safety | Ukhuseleko loSapho lweWindows Live (Software that enables parents and guardians to customize children's web experiences in order to help protect their safety and privacy online) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live FrameIt | I-frame it yeWindows 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) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Groups | Amaqela eWindows 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) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Home | Lkhaya leWindows Live (The main landing or start page on Windows Live) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Mail | i-Imeyile yeWindows Live (The desktop e-mail program that lets users manage multiple e-mail accounts, newsgroups, and feeds in one place) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Movie Maker | uMenzi weMuvi yee-Windows Live (Software for capturing, editing, and arranging audio and video source material to create movies) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Photo Gallery | iNgqokelela yeeFoto zikaWindows Live (A desktop app that enables users to view, manage, edit, and share photos and videos) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Sign-in Assistant | Umncedisi wokungena kwi-intanethi weWindows Live (The helper program that can store sign-in information for multiple Windows Live IDs) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Spaces | Izithuba zeWindows 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) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Toolbar | Ithulbha yeWindows Live (The web browser toolbar that provides quick access to Windows Live services, plus optional features to customize the browsing experience) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Writer | Umbhali weWindows Live (A desktop app that enables WYSIWYG editing, offline editing, and preview functionality) |
| comp., MS | Windows Location Provider | Umboneleli ngeNdawo yeWindows (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) |
| comp., MS | Windows 7 logo | Ilogo yeWindows 7 (Logo assigned to the products that have passed Microsoft-designed tests for compatibility and reliability on Windows 7) |
| comp., MS | Windows 7 Logo Program | Iprogram yeLogo yeWindows 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) |
| comp., MS | Windows Mail | Iposi yeWindows (An app for sending and receiving email) |
| comp., MS | Windows Marketplace | iNdawo yentengiso yakwaWindows (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) |
| comp., MS | Windows Messaging | Ukuthumela umyalezo weWindows (An app that facilitates SMS and instant messaging) |
| comp., MS | Windows Metafile Format | ifomathi yemethafayile ye-Windows (A 16-bit vector graphics format for Windows-compatible computers used mostly as a clip art format in word-processing documents) |
| comp., MS | Windows Mobility Center | Iziko lokuSebenza kwe-Windows (A single location in Windows where you can adjust mobile PC settings) |
| comp., MS | Windows People | Abantu beWindows (An app that facilitates contact list and social update management) |
| comp., MS | Windows Phone | I-Windows Phone (A device that runs Windows Phone Operating System) |
| comp., MS | Windows Photo Gallery | Igalari yee-Windows Photo (A photo organizer used to view, manage, and edit digital pictures) |
| comp., MS | Windows Photo Gallery | iNgqokelela yeeFoto zeWindows (A desktop app that enables users to view, manage, edit, and share photos and videos) |
| comp., MS | Windows Photos | Iifoto zeWindows (An app that facilitates the viewing of photos) |
| comp., MS | 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) |
| comp., MS | Windows 8 Pro with Media Center | iWindows 8 Pro kunye neMedia Center (An edition of Windows 8 Pro that contains Windows Media Center) |
| comp., MS | Windows Problem Reporting | ukuXelwa kweNgxaki 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)) |
| comp., MS | Windows Push Notification Service | Inkonzo yoKwazisa yokuTyhala ye-Windows (The feature of Windows for sending tile updates and notifications to users) |
| comp., MS | Windows RE | I-Windows RE (A special version of Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) that includes diagnostic, troubleshooting, and maintenance tools) |
| comp., MS | Windows Reader | Isifundi seWindows (An app that facilitates the reading of PDF and XPS files) |
| comp., MS | Windows Recovery Environment | Indawo yoBuyiselo-nkcukacha kaWindows (A special version of Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) that includes diagnostic, troubleshooting, and maintenance tools) |
| comp., MS | Windows service | Iinkonzo ze-Windows (A service designed for consumers that runs on Windows or in a web browser) |
| comp., MS | Windows Setup | uWindows Setup (The program that installs or upgrades the Windows operating system) |
| comp., MS | Windows Sidebar | iBha eseCaleni 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) |
| comp., MS | 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) |
| comp., MS | Windows 8 Single Language | Ulwimi Olunye lwe-Windows 8 (An edition of Windows 8 designed to make Windows affordable to mainstream consumers in emerging markets) |
| comp., MS | Windows SmartScreen | I-Windows SmartScreen (A filtering feature that monitors downloaded apps for malware or unknown reputation) |
| comp., MS | Windows 7 software logo | Ilogo yesoftware yeWindows 7 (Logo assigned to the software products that have passed Microsoft designed tests for compatibility and reliability on Windows 7) |
| comp., MS | Windows Store | Ivenkile yeWindows (The online store where users can learn about and download apps for Windows) |
| comp., MS | Windows Store app | Usetyenziso lweVenkile lwe-Windows (An app that runs on the new Windows platform and meets the criteria for onboarding to the Windows Store) |
| comp., MS | Windows Store dashboard | Ideshibhodi yeVenkile ye-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) |
| comp., MS | Windows Store device app | Usetyenziso lwesixhobo seVenkile ye-Windows (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) |
| comp., MS | Windows System Image Backup | iLalela lemiFanekiso yeSistim kaWindows (A tool in Windows Vista that backs up the system image) |
| comp., MS | Windows Update | iWindows Update (The API platform, user interface, and Web service for delivering Windows updates and applications. Users can check for and install updates, view the update history for the computer, and turn on or change automatic updating settings. Windows Update can be used by consumers through the Windows Update Web service or by corporate customers who use Windows Server Update Services to control distribution within their organization) |
| comp., MS | Windows Update website | iwebhusayithi yokuHlaziya yeWindows (A Microsoft Web site maintained by the Windows product group for the purpose of providing updates for core Windows components) |
| comp., MS | Windows Update website | iwebhusayithi yeWindows Update (A Microsoft Web site maintained by the Windows product group for the purpose of providing updates for core Windows components) |
| comp., MS | Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant | Umncedisi wokuHlaziya iWindows 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) |
| comp., MS | workbook window | iwindo yewekhbhuk (The window that contains the user's workbook of tabbed sheets) |