BBA-206 Unit-4 Fundamentals of Computer
MS windows

The operating system window is the extension of the disk operating system.

It is the most popular and simplest operating system; it can be used by any person who can read and understand basic English, as it does not require any special training.

However, the Windows Operating System requires DOS to run the various application programs initially. Because of this reason, DOS should be installed into the memory and then window can be executed.

 

Elements of Windows OS

  • Graphical User Interface
  • Icons (pictures, documents, application, program icons, etc.)
  • Taskbar
  • Start button
  • Windows explorer
  • Mouse button
  • Hardware compatibility
  • Software compatibility
  • Help, etc.

 

Versions of Windows Operating System:

Version

Year

Version

Year

Window 1.01

1985

Windows XP Professional x64

2005

Windows NT 3.1

1993

Windows Vista

2007

Windows 95

1995

Windows 7

2009

Windows 98

1998

Windows 8

2012

Windows 2000

2000

Windows 10

2015

Windows ME

2000

Windows Server 2016

2016

Windows XP

2001