Microsoft Windows OS’s History

Microsoft Windows OS’s History

Since, I have been an IT technical guy, I have been learning all types of Microsoft’s Windows operating systems; I have been working in windows from the scratch like installing windows, maintaining, and troubleshooting. There are so many windows versions have been launched so far from the Microsoft. Microsoft was founded in 1975. Bill Gates and Paul Allen formed a partnership. It started-up with small, but has a huge vision, such as windows in a computer on every desktop and in every home. In 1976, Microsoft had changed the ways we work.

However, Microsoft had launched previous versions of windows; Windows 95 was later released in 1995 and was a huge success. It’s the more publicized launch Microsoft has ever taken on. That was the era of fax/modems, e‑mail, the new online world, dazzling multimedia games and educational software. Windows 95 has built-in Internet support, dial-up networking, and new Plug and Play capabilities that made me it easy to install hardware and software. The 32-bit operating system also offers enhanced multimedia capabilities, more powerful features for mobile computing, and integrated networking. Windows 95 features; the first appearance of the start menu, taskbar, and minimize, maximize, and close buttons on each window.

In 1998, Windows 98 was released; Windows 98 was described as an operating system that “Works Better, Plays Better.” Information can be found more easily on PC as well as the internet. Other improvements included, the ability to open and close programs more quickly, and support for reading DVD discs and universal serial bus (USB) devices. Another first appearance was the Quick Launch bar, which lets run programs without having to browse the Start menu or look for them on the desktop. During the years Microsoft launched other window as well like Windows 2000 and Windows Me.

In 2001 Windows XP was released with a redesigned look and feel that's centered on usability and a unified Help and Support services center. Windows XP Professional brought the solid foundation of Windows 2000 to the PC desktop, enhancing reliability, security, and performance. With a fresh visual design, also included features for business and advanced home computing, remote desktop support, an encrypting file system, and system restore and advanced networking features. Key enhancements for mobile users include wireless 802.1x networking support, Windows Messenger, and Remote Assistance.

Windows Vista was released in 2006 with the strongest security system yet. User Account Control helps prevent potentially harmful software from making changes to the computer. In Windows Vista Ultimate, BitLocker Drive Encryption provides better data protection for the computer, it has also features enhancements to Windows Media Player as more and more people come to see their PCs as central locations for digital media. It is designed to play a big role in features, such as the taskbar and the borders around windows get a brand new look. Search gets new emphasis and helps me find files on my PCs faster. The redesigned Start button makes its first appearance in Windows Vista.

2009 to Today: Windows 7, by the late 2000s, the wireless world has arrived. When Windows 7 was released in October 2009, laptops are outselling desktop PCs and it’s common to get online at public wireless hotspots like coffee shops. Wireless networks can be created at the office or at home. Windows 7 includes many features, such as new ways to work with windows Snap, Peek, and Shake. Windows Touch makes its debut, enabling me to use my fingers to browse the web, flip through photos, and open files and folders. I easily can stream music, videos, and photos from my PC to a stereo or TV. By the fall of 2010; Windows 7 is selling seven copies; a second the fastest-selling operating system in history.

Finally at last not least, many laptops no longer have a slot for DVDs and some have solid state drives rather than conventional hard disks. Most everything is streamed, saved on flash drives, or saved in the "Cloud" an online space for sharing files and storage. Windows Live free programs and services for photos, movies, instant messaging, e‑mail, and social networking is seamlessly integrated with Windows so that everybody can keep in touch from their PC, phone, or the web, extending Windows to the Cloud. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s work in underway for the next version of Windows.