Windows is a family of proprietary graphical operating systems developed and marketed by Microsoft. It is the most popular operating system in the world with an estimated 88.9% share of the desktop operating system market.
Windows was first released on November 20, 1985, as a graphical operating system shell for MS-DOS. It was designed to make it easier for users to interact with their computers using a graphical user interface (GUI) rather than a command line.
The main functions of Windows are to provide a user interface for interacting with the computer, to manage the computer’s resources, and to run applications. The user interface allows users to interact with the computer using a mouse and keyboard.
The computer’s resources are managed by the operating system, which allocates memory and processor time to different applications. Applications are run by the operating system, which loads them into memory and executes their instructions.
Windows has evolved significantly since its initial release. The latest version, Windows 10, was released on July 29, 2015. Windows 10 is a major update to the operating system, and it includes a number of new features, such as a new user interface, a new web browser, and a new virtual assistant.
Some of the features of Microsoft Windows include:
* **A graphical user interface (GUI)**
That allows users to interact with their computers using a mouse and keyboard.
* **A desktop**
That provides a visual representation of the user’s files and folders.
* **A taskbar**
That displays the running applications and allows users to switch between them.
* **A start menu**
That provides access to the user’s programs, documents, and settings.
* **A file explorer**
That allows users to browse their files and folders.
* **A web browser**
That allows users to access the internet.
* **A media player**
That allows users to play music, videos, and DVDs.
* **A word processor**
That allows users to create and edit documents.
* **A spreadsheet**
That allows users to create and edit spreadsheets.
* **A presentation program**
That allows users to create and edit presentations.
These are just a few of the many features of Microsoft Windows. For a more comprehensive list, please see the Microsoft Windows website.
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