WHAT IS MICROSOFT WINDOWS
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Windows is a series of operating systems developed by Microsoft. Each version of Windows includes a graphical user interface, with a desktop that allows users to view files and folders in windows. Windows has been the most widely used operating system for personal computers (PCs).
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Microsoft Windows was first introduced with version 1.0 on November 10, 1983. Since its release, there have been over a dozen versions of Windows. The most current version of Windows for end users is Windows 10.
List of Microsoft Operating Systems
Windows 10 - Year of Launch : 2015
Windows 8 - Year of Launch : 2012
Windows 7 - Year of Launch : 2009
Windows Vista - Year of Launch : 2007
Windows XP - Year of Launch : 2001
Windows ME - Year of Launch : 2000
Windows 2000 - Year of Launch : 2000
Windows 98 - Year of Launch : 1998
Windows 95 - Year of Launch : 1995
Windows 3 - Year of Launch : 1990
Windows 2 - Year of launch : 1987
Windows 1 - Year of Launch : 1985
Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system developed and released by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. It was officially unveiled in September 2014 following a brief demo at Build 2014.
The first version of the operating system entered a public beta testing process in October 2014, leading up to its consumer release on July 29, 2015
Windows 10 introduces what Microsoft described as "universal apps"; expanding on Metro-style apps, these apps can be designed to run across multiple Microsoft product families with nearly identical code? including PCs, tablets, smartphones, embedded systems, Xbox One, Surface Hub and Windows Holographic.
The Windows user interface was revised to handle transitions between a mouse-oriented interface and a touchscreen-optimized interface based on available input devices? particularly on 2-in-1 PCs; both interfaces include an updated Start menu which incorporates elements of Windows 7's traditional Start menu with the tiles of Windows 8.
The first release of Windows 10 also introduces a virtual desktop system, a window and desktop management feature called Task View, the Microsoft Edge web browser, support for fingerprint and face recognition login, new security features for enterprise environments, and DirectX 12 and WDDM 2.0 to improve the operating system's graphics capabilities for games.
System Requirements for Supported Windows Operating Systems
Windows 10
1 GHz or faster processor or SoC processor
1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit RAM
16 GB available hard drive space (32-bit)
20 GB available hard drive space (64-bit)
DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver Graphics card
Windows 8.1
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)
processor with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2
1 GB of system memory
16 GB available hard drive space (32-bit)
20 GB available hard drive space (64-bit)
DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Windows 8
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
1 GB of system memory
16 GB available hard drive space (32-bit)
20 GB available hard drive space (64-bit)
DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Windows 7
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
1 GB of system memory
16 GB available hard drive space (32-bit)
20 GB available hard drive space (64-bit)
DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
1 GB of system memory
16 GB available hard drive space (32-bit)
20 GB available hard drive space (64-bit)
DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Windows 8
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
1 GB of system memory
16 GB available hard drive space (32-bit)
20 GB available hard drive space (64-bit)
DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Windows 7
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
1 GB of system memory
16 GB available hard drive space (32-bit)
20 GB available hard drive space (64-bit)
DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Windows XP
CPU: 233 - 300 MHz or higher
RAM: 64 - 128 or higher
GPU: Video adapter
Store: At least 1.5 gigabytes (GB)
of available space on the hard disk
Sound: Sound card, Speakers or headphones
Resolution: Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution
ODD: CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
Recommended peripheral: Keyboard and a Microsoft Mouse or some other compatible pointing device
