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A Brief History of Microsoft Windows

Windows has evolved from Windows 1.0 in 1985 to the current Windows 11. Some key updates include Windows 3.1 introducing TrueType fonts and Minesweeper in 1992, Windows 95 bringing the Start button and plug and play in 1995, Windows XP combining the best of consumer and enterprise features in 2001, Windows 7 improving on Vista in 2009, Windows 8 shifting to a touch-friendly interface in 2012, Windows 10 unifying devices in 2015, and Windows 11 being the latest version released in 2021 with multiple desktops.

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A Brief History of Microsoft Windows

Windows has evolved from Windows 1.0 in 1985 to the current Windows 11. Some key updates include Windows 3.1 introducing TrueType fonts and Minesweeper in 1992, Windows 95 bringing the Start button and plug and play in 1995, Windows XP combining the best of consumer and enterprise features in 2001, Windows 7 improving on Vista in 2009, Windows 8 shifting to a touch-friendly interface in 2012, Windows 10 unifying devices in 2015, and Windows 11 being the latest version released in 2021 with multiple desktops.

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Windows OS History:

Windows OS History:
Evolution of Windows Operating
System from 1 to 11
The history of Windows dates back to 1981 when Microsoft started work on a
program called "Interface Manager." It was announced in November 1983 (after
the Apple Lisa, but before the Macintosh) under the name "Windows," BUT
WINDOWS 1.0 WAS NOT RELEASED UNTIL NOVEMBER 1985.
INTRODUCING WINDOWS 1.0

Windows 1 was the first version of the Windows operating


system. It was released in November 1985 and was the first
attempt by Microsoft to create a Graphical User Interface (GUI)
INTRODUCING WINDOWS 1.0

This means that instead of typing in commands, users could point and click on
icons and buttons on the screen.

Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, led the development of Windows 1. It was
designed to run on top of a command-line operating system MS-DOS.
INTRODUCING WINDOWS 3.1 TrueType and Minesweeper

Windows 3.1 was released in 1992

It was the first Windows version to have


TrueType fonts, making it a good publishing
platform.

Minesweeper was also introduced in this version.


Windows 3.1 required 1MB of RAM and allowed
MS-DOS programs to be controlled with a
mouse.
INTRODUCING WINDOWS 3.1 TrueType and Minesweeper

It was also the first Windows version to be distributed on a CD-ROM. The new
version sold three million copies in just two months.
INTRODUCING Windows 95

 Windows 95 was released in 1995, and it


introduced several new features. The most
noticeable change was the Start button and
Start menu.

• The operating system also introduced the


concept of "plug and play,"
INTRODUCING Windows 95

• Windows 95 also focused on multitasking and had a 32-bit


environment.
• Windows 95 also introduced Internet Explorer but was not
installed by default.
INTRODUCING Windows XP A Classic OS
• Windows XP, released in 2001, combined the best
features of Microsoft's enterprise and consumer lines of
operating systems.

• Its interface featured a revamped Start menu, taskbar,


Vista wallpaper, and new visual effects.
INTRODUCING Windows XP A Classic OS

• It also introduced new tools like ClearType, built-in CD burning, and


automated updates and recovery tools that worked. While its long lifespan
made it popular, its security flaws, especially in Internet Explorer, made it
vulnerable to hacking and cyber-attacks.
INTRODUCING Windows Vista

• In 2007, Microsoft released a new Windows Vista


operating system to replace Windows XP.

• It had a fresh look, with transparent elements and a focus


on search and security.

• However, it had some problems. Users had to approve every app that wanted
to make changes, making people careless with their security.
INTRODUCING Windows Vista

• However, it had some problems. Users had to approve every app that wanted
to make changes, making people careless with their security.
INTRODUCING Windows Vista

1.Windows Vista Starter: This version has many limitations for people in developing
countries. It only allows using three programs at a time, not letting people share files or
printers, and can't play media files.
2.Windows Vista Home Basic: This version is for people who want a budget-friendly
option for home use. It doesn't have fancy graphics but has some basic features like
desktop composition.
3.Windows Vista Home Premium: This version is for people who want more features
than the basic version. It has better graphics and can burn DVDs. It also supports HDTV
and Xbox 360.
4.Windows Vista Business: This version is for people who use their computers for work.
It has all the features of the Home Basic version plus the ability to join a Windows
server domain.
5.Windows Vista Enterprise: This version is for big businesses with extra features like
BitLocker and UNIX application support.
6.Windows Vista Ultimate: This version has all the features of the Home Premium and
Business editions. It also has access to "Ultimate Extras" and can support up to two
physical CPUs.
INTRODUCING Windows 7

• Windows 7 was released in 2009 as the successor to Windows Vista. It aimed


to fix users' problems and complaints with Vista and was considered a huge
improvement.
INTRODUCING Windows 7

• Windows 7 was faster, more stable, and easier to use, and


many people upgraded to it from Windows XP, skipping
Vista entirely.
• Some new features in Windows 7 included handwriting
recognition and the ability to snap windows to the sides
of the screen for easier resizing.
INTRODUCING Windows 8

• Windows 8 was launched in 2012 with a completely new


interface with the Start button and Start menu replaced
with a more touch-friendly Start screen.

• The new interface had program icons and live tiles


displaying information like "widgets."
INTRODUCING Windows 8

• A desktop interface similar to Windows 7 was still available.


• Windows 8 was faster than its predecessors and introduced support for USB 3.0
devices.

• The Windows Store was introduced, which offered universal Windows apps, but third-
party programs could only access the traditional desktop interface.
INTRODUCING Windows 10 Unifies Devices

• Windows 10 is the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system, announced


in 2014 as a “technical preview” available for testing.

• WINDOWS 10 PUBLIC RELEASE DATE WAS 2015


INTRODUCING Windows 11 Unifies Devices

• Windows 11 is the latest version of Microsoft's


operating system, which was released in late 2021.

• Users can also now have multiple desktops, which


can be used to organize their work more efficiently.

Three (3) editions of Windows 11

1. Windows 11 Home
2. Windows 11 Pro
3. Windows 11 Enterprise

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