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Windows OS was developed by Microsoft Corporation to run personal computers (PCs). Microsoft Windows is a family of operating systems. 

 The history of Microsoft's Windows operating system (Windows OS) is following: 

1) MS-DOS - Microsoft Disk Operating System (1981): 
Originally developed by Microsoft for IBM, MS-DOS was the standard operating system for IBM-compatible personal computers. 
The initial versions of DOS were very simple.

2) Windows 1.0 – 2.0 (1985-1992): 
Introduced in 1985, Microsoft Windows 1.0 was named due to the computing boxes, or "windows" that represented a fundamental aspect of the operating system. 
Instead of typing MS-DOS commands, windows 1.0 allowed users to point and click to access the windows.
In 1987 Microsoft released Windows 2.0, which was designed for the Intel 286 processor. This version added desktop icons, keyboard shortcuts, and improved graphics support. 

3) Windows 3.0 – 3.1 (1990–1994): 
Windows 3.0 was released in May 1900 offering better icons, performance,  and advanced graphics with 16 colors designed for Intel 386 processors. 
This version is the first release that provides the standard "look and feel" of Microsoft Windows for many years to come. 
Windows 3.0 included Program Manager, File Manager and Print Manager and games. Microsoft released Windows 3.1 in 1992. 

4) Windows 95 (August 1995): 
Windows 95 was released in 1995 and was a major upgrade to the Windows operating system. Windows 95 includes a number of important internal improvements. 
It supports 32-bit applications, which means that applications written specifically for this operating system should run much faster. Although Windows 95 can run older Windows and DOS applications. 
This has removed many of the old DOS limitations, such as 640K of main memory and 8-character filenames. 

5) Windows 98 (June 1998): 
Windows 98 offers support for a number of new technologies, including FAT32, AGP, MMX, USB, DVD, and ACPI. 
Its most visible feature is the Active Desktop, which integrates the Web browser (Internet Explorer) with the operating system. 

6) Windows ME - Millennium Edition: 
The Windows Millennium Edition, called "Windows Me" was an update to the Windows 98 core and included some features like server OS, clustering, and scalability. This version also removed the "boot in DOS" option. 

7) Windows NT 31. - 4.0 (1993-1996): 
Windows NT (New Technology) is a 32-bit operating system that supports preemptive multitasking. 

There are actually two versions of Windows NT: 
Windows NT Server, designed to act as a server in networks, and 
Windows NT Workstation for stand-alone or client workstations. 

8) Windows 2000 (February 2000): 
Windows 2000 is an operating system for business desktop and laptop systems to run software applications connect to Internet and intranet sites, and access files, printers, and network resources. 

Microsoft released four versions of Windows 2000: 
Professional (for business desktop and laptop systems), 
Server (both a Web server and an office server), 
Advanced Server (for line-of-business applications), and 
Datacenter Server (for high-traffic computer networks). 

9) Windows XP (October 2001): 
Windows XP was released in 2001. Windows XP comes in two versions, Home and Professional. 
Microsoft focused on mobility for both editions, including plug and play features for connecting to wireless networks. 
The operating system also utilizes the 802.11x wireless security standard. Windows XP is one of Microsoft's best-selling products.

10) Windows Vista (November 2006): 
Windows Vista offered advancement in reliability, security, ease of deployment, performance, and manageability over Windows XP. 
New in this version was capabilities to detect hardware problems before they occur, security features to protect against the latest generation of threats, faster start-up time, and low power consumption of the new sleep state. 
In many cases, Windows Vista is noticeably more responsive than Windows XP on identical hardware. Windows Vista simplifies and centralizes desktop configuration management, reducing the cost of keeping systems updated.

11) Windows 7 (October 2009): 
Windows 7 was released by Microsoft on October 22, 2009. Enhancements and new features in Windows 7 include multi-touch support, Internet Explorer 8, improved performance and start-up time, Aero Snap, Aero Shake, support for virtual hard disks, a new and improved Windows Media Center, and improved security.

12) Windows 8: 
Windows 8 was released on August 1, 2012, and is a completely redesigned operating system that's been developed from the ground up with a touchscreen. 
Windows 8 will replace the more traditional Microsoft Windows OS look and feel with a new "Metro" design system interface that first debuted in the Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system. 
Windows 8 supports both x86 PCs and ARM processors.

13) Windows 10: 
Windows 10 was released on July 29, 2015. This version of Windows was, at the time, a free upgrade for all Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 users and as such a sensible choice for almost everyone. 
Other big changes in Windows 10 included the support for universal apps. This allows applications to run across multiple devices including PCs, tablets, phones, and Mixed Reality headsets. 
It also Supports for both fingerprint and face recognition.
 
14) Windows 11: 
Windows 11 was released on June 24, 2021, Windows 11 was announced as the successor to Windows 10 during a live stream. 
The new operating system was designed to be more user-friendly and understandable. Windows 11 is a free upgrade to Windows 10 users who meet the system requirements.


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