Windows is a graphical operating system. An operating system is the most important software that runs on a computer. Microsoft windows is one of the most popular Graphical User Interface (GUI). Windows operating system uses both keyword and mouse as input device. Mouse is used to interact with windows by clicking its icons. Keyboard is used to enter alphabets, Numerals and special characters.
Functions
Access applications on the computer such as Word processing, Games, Spreadsheet, Calculator and so on.
Load any new program on the computer. Manage hardware such as Printers, Scanners, Mouse, Digital Cameras etc.
Change computer settings such as color scheme screen saver of monitors, etc
File management activities :- Create files, Modify files, Save files, Delete files and Folders
Windows editions
There are two most common editions of windows.
1. Windows home
2. Windows professional
Windows home
Windows home is basic edition of windows. It provides all the fundamental functions of windows such as connecting to internet, web browsing, watch videos, using office software, playing games, It is released both professional and Home computing works.
Windows professional
It is an enhanced version of windows, Which is beneficial for power user and Small to medium size business. Windows professional is also known as windows pro on win pro. It includes all the features of windows home, and as follows.
Remote Desktop. Allows you to remotely control another windows computer connected to the internet.
Bitlocker. Microsoft’s integrated file encryption.
Trusted Boot. It provides encryption of the boot loaders, protecting the computer against root kits.
Hyper-v. A Windows hypervisor for running virtual machines,equivalent to third-party software,such as virtual Box.
Windows Sandbox. It is located on a computer, network, or an online service enables users to experiment or text computer security without interrupting the system.
Group Policy Management. Group policies in an organization to manage different Windows users.
It supports more then 128 GB RAM. It offers more windows update installation options such as more flexible scheduling and postponement around 35 days.
List Of Microsoft Windows
1. MS -DOS -Microsoft Disk Operating System (1981)
2. Windows 1 – 1985
3. Windows 2 – 1987
4. Windows 3 – 1990
5. Windows 3.1 – 1991
6. Windows 95 – 1995
7. Windows 98 – 1998
8. Windows AMD – 2000
9. Windows CE – 2000
10. Windows XP – 2001
11. Windows Vista – 2006
12. Windows 7 – 2009
13. Windows 8 – 2012
14.Windows 10 – 2015
15.Windows 11 – 2020
