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What is Windows?

Windows is a graphical operating system developed by Microsoft. It allows users to view and store files, run the software, play games, watch videos, and provides a way to connect to the internet.

History of Windows :-

The founder of Microsoft 'Bill Gates' announced for Microsoft Windows on 10 November 1983 and released the first version of Windows in 1985.
  • Windows 1.0
  • Windows 2.0
  • Windows 286
  • Windows 3.0
  • Windows 3.1
  • Windows 95
  • Windows 95 Service Pack
  • Windows NT 4.0
  • Windows CE
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11

    • Windows 1.0 :-

    Microsoft introduced Windows with its first version 1.0. It was released on 20 November 1985, and at the beginning, it was sold for $100.00. Additionally, it was the first effort by Microsoft to produce a graphical user interface in 16-bit.

    Windows 2.0 :-

    The second version, Windows 2.0, was produced by Microsoft on 9 December 1987 as well as it also introduced the Window 386 on the same day. Initially, the price was the same $100.00 for both of the Windows in the market. It came with new features such as it was able to overlap each other, and it also introduced the new way to maximize and minimize the window, instead of using 'zooming' and 'iconizing' respectively. Furthermore, it also included the control panel feature where several system settings and configuration options are available in one place. Even Microsoft Word and Excel were also used for the first time on Windows 2.

    Windows 7 :-

    It was introduced on 22 October 2009 to overcome all problems that were faced by Windows Vista. It was released with user-friendly features and less dialogue box overload. It was more stable, faster, and easy to use as compared to release other previous versions. Additionally, the handwriting recognition feature was used for the first time on Windows 7. As IE was the default browser in Microsoft Windows, the antitrust investigations used Microsoft in Europe for making it a default browser. Consequently, it had to provide the users the option to choose and install the browser on the first boot.

    Windows 8 :-

    It was introduced by Microsoft on 26 October 2012. It was released with new features, such as a fast operating system, support for the USB 3.0 devices, and Web store. The Web store is a place where you can download different types of Windows applications; its full-screen mode was run for the first time on Windows 8.

    Windows 10 :-

    On 29 July 2015, Microsoft introduced Windows 10. It was released with some new features such as switching between a keyboard and mouse mode and a tablet mode, which was beneficial for the users who use computers like surface Pro 3 with a detachable keyboard. It was designed for all Windows platforms across several devices, as well as Windows tablets and Phones, including common applications.

    Windows 11 :-

    Windows 11 is the latest major release of Microsoft's Windows NT operating system, released on October 5, 2021.

    Editions of Windows :-

    Microsoft has produced several editions of Windows, starting with Windows XP. These versions have the same core operating system, but some versions included advance features with an additional cost. There are two most common editions of Windows:
  • Windows Home
  • Windows Professional

    • Windows Home

    Windows Home is basic edition of Windows. It offers all the fundamental functions of Windows, such as browsing the web, connecting to the Internet, playing video games, using office software, watching videos. Furthermore, it is less expensive and comes pre-installed with many new computers.

    Windows Professional

    Windows Professional is also known as Window Pro or win Pro. It is an enhanced edition of Windows, which is beneficial for power users and small to medium-size businesses. It contains all features of Windows Home





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