Windows Operating System
Windows is known as family of operating systems for personal computing designed and developed by Microsoft Corporation. Around 90% of people are running Windows operating system on their PCs worldwide. The reason why Windows is so popular is that it provides a graphical user interface (GUI), virtual memory management, multitasking, and supports many hardware components.
Microsoft initially released Windows as a 16-bit Operating environment. This environment uses MS-DOS for file system services but has its own executable file format and offers its own device drivers (VDU, printer, mouse, keyboard and sound).
Further, this 16-bit Operating environment enables the user to non-preemptively multi-task graphical applications.
The following is a list of all current editions of Windows Operating Systems:
- Windows 2000 desktop and server operating system.
- Windows XP (Home and professional) for desktops and notebooks.
- Windows Server 2003 for servers.
- Windows Server 2008 for server environment.
- Windows Vista for home and business users.
- The latest Windows 7 for home and official purpose
Windows 7 operating system
We all know about earlier Windows operating system such as 98, XP but only few are familiar with Windows 7.
Windows 7 is the latest operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation. Before Windows 7, Microsoft released a series of operating systems to be used on personal computers, including Windows XP, 98, and Vista etc. Windows 7 was released on October 22.
Why to Windows 7 Is Different Than Others?
Windows 7 features are amazing which provide simple way to perform many complex tasks. Let's get familiar with some of the Windows 7 features one by one.
Home Group
Windows 7 features ?HomeGroup' allows you to create a community of computer or electronic devices, who can communicate to each other. The basic condition is all network computers must be working on Windows 7.
Jump Lists
With Windows 7 feature "jumplist" user will be able to get quick access to the most favorite/recently used programs.
Windows 7 Taskbar
With Windows 7 feature you can customize the taskbar according to your usage. Windows 7 taskbar will provide a clear overview of all the running programs along with the close windows. Now see what more can be achieved with Windows 7 feature:
Action Center
With Windows 7 feature user can get the important messages concern with security and maintenance. It will suggest you relevant troubleshooting tips to get resolved any forthcoming issues.
Windows Live Essentials
With Windows 7 feature user will get a single platform for downloading different utilities like e-mail client, instant messaging, photo editing and logging. Windows Live Essential will give live color to your hobbies.
I am tech support specialist for iYogi, a leading IT support based in India, iYogi provides computer support services via phone and remote access for home users and small businesses worldwide.
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