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Microsoft Windows 1.0,

seen here, was released

in November 1985.

Unfortunately for

Microsoft, it failed to

inspire -- especially

when compared with the

more user-friendly

graphical user interface

developed by Apple for

the Macintosh
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Windows 2.0 was

released two

years later, in

December 1987.

The best that can

be said for this

incarnation was

that Windows

remained a work

in progress.
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Also known as Windows/286 or

Windows/386 is a historical

version of Windows graphical

user interface-based

operating environments.
Were released on May 27,

1989, less than six months

after the release of Windows

2.0.
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The 1990 Windows 3.0 desktop

workspace demonstrated that

apparently three's a charm! The old

adage about Microsoft needing three

times to get it right was never more

true. It offered better multitasking

of older MS-DOS-based apps through

the introduction of virtual memory.

For the first time, Windows also

garnered serious support from the

software development community.

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Windows 3.1 was released on April

6, 1992. The update included 32-

bit disk access, more drag-and-

drop icons, increased RAM and the

classic game Minesweeper, as well

as a media viewer, video file

players and integrated sound and

video with CD-ROM support.

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Is the first release

of Microsoft's Windows

NT line of server and

business desktop

operating systems, and

was released to

manufacturing on July

27, 1993.
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Or Windows 3.2 Chinese Edition, released on

November 22, 1993 and released officially

to manufacturing on April 27, 1994, is an

updated version of the Chinese version of

Windows 3.1.
Windows 3.2 was generally sold by computer

manufacturers with a ten-disk version of

MS-DOS that also had Simplified Chinese

characters in basic output and some

translated utilities.
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Codenamed "Daytona") is the
second release of the
Microsoft Windows NT operating
system. It was released on
September 21, 1994.
Windows NT 3.5 was finally
succeeded by Windows NT 3.51
in 1995 and by Windows NT 4.0
in 1996.
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is the third release of Microsoft's
Windows NT line of operating
systems. It was released on May 30,
1995, nine months after Windows NT
3.5.
PCMCI Support, NTFS file
compression, automatic display on
textual descriptions when mouse
pointer was placed on the toolbar
buttons(tooltips), 3D support in
OpenGL.
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Is a consumer-oriented graphical user
interface-based operating system built on
top of MS-DOS.It was released on August
24, 1995.
Enhance multimedia with build-in support
for sounds, fast CD-roms and digital video
playback
window shell, file explorer
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It was part of Microsoft's Windows NT
line of operating systems and was
released to manufacturing on July 31,
1996.
Update shell version and install
taskbar
32 bit os that is design to work with
either unprocessor or symmetric multi-
process computer.
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(codenamed Memphis) is a
graphical operating system by
Microsoft.

It was released to
manufacturing on May 15, 1998
and to retail on June 25, 1998.
Based Web applications like
frontpage, windows chat,
internet explorer
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Originally named Windows NT 5.0, is

a major release of the Windows NT
operating system developed by
Microsoft and oriented towards
businesses.
It was released to manufacturing on
December 15, 1999 and to retailers
on February 17, 2000.
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As an abbreviation, "M-E"), is

a graphical operating system

released on September 14, 2000

by Microsoft, and was the last

operating system released in

the Windows 9x series.

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Windows XP was one of the most popular

versions of Windows when it was released

in 2001, and ditched the plain gray color

scheme for blues and greens.

(codenamed Whistler 2000-2001)
Windows XP was officially released to

manufacturing on August 24, 2001, and

generally released for retail sale on

October 25, 2001.

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released on April 25, 2005

by Microsoft is a 64-bit
edition of the typically 32-

bit Windows XP operating

system for x86-64 personal

computers.
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codenamed Longhorn)

It was released to manufacturing on

November 8, 2006, and became

generally available on January 30,

2007, more than five years after the

introduction of its predecessor,

Windows XP, the longest time span

between successive releases of

Microsoft Windows at the time.

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(codenamed Windows 7[7])
Windows 7 brought a more refined look

and a trimmed-down user interface

upon its launch in 2009.

was released to manufacturing on

July 22, 2009, and reached general

retail availability on October 22,

2009, less than three years after the

release of its predecessor, Windows

Vista.

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Microsoft made an aggressive

move with Windows 8, which was

released in October 2012. The

new interface and tiled Start

screen came with a steep

learning curve that prompted a

backlash from some users.

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Windows 8.1 brought a

handful of new features

that make the OS work

better on smaller tablets

and let desktop users

boot straight to the

"desktop" mode.
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Windows 10 arrived arrived two

years after Windows 8.1, in 2015.

Windows 10 brought a slew of new

features like a reworked Start

Menu and user interface,

multifactor authentication

security, compressed system

files, the introduction to

Microsoft Edge and more.

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Windows 11 -- the newest version of

Microsoft's operating system -- is expected

to start rolling out on Oct. 5. Windows 11

will include new features like the ability

to download and run Android apps on your

Windows PC, as well as updates to Microsoft

Teams, the Start menu and the overall look

of the software, which is more Mac-like in

design.
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User-friendly interface: Windows 10 comes with a user-friendly interface that

is easy to navigate, making it easier for users to find what they need.
Compatibility: Windows 10 is compatible with a wide range of hardware and

software, making it easy to use on different devices.

Security: Windows 10 comes with advanced security features, such as Windows

Defender and biometric authentication, that help protect your device from

malware and unauthorized access.

Cortana: Windows 10 has a built-in digital assistant named Cortana, which can

help you manage your daily tasks and provide you with relevant information.
Universal apps: Windows 10 has universal apps that work across all devices,

including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

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Forced updates: Windows 10 has a policy of automatic updates, which means

that updates are installed without user consent. This can be inconvenient if

you need to use your device when an update is being installed.

Privacy concerns: Windows 10 collects a lot of data about users, including

their browsing history and search queries. This has raised privacy concerns

among some users.

Compatibility issues: Some older software and hardware may not be compatible

with Windows 10, which can be a problem for users who rely on these

applications.
Bloatware: Windows 10 comes with a lot of pre-installed apps and software

that some users may not need or want.

Cost: Windows 10 is a paid operating system, and the cost of upgrading to

the latest version can be expensive for some users.

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