Most commonly known as the Windows, Microsoft Windows is a group of several proprietary graphical operating system families, all of which are developed and marketed by Microsoft. Each family caters to a certain sector of the computing industry. In 1985, Microsoft had actually introduced an operating environment named Windows, as a graphical operating system shell for MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces (GUIs)
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There are some Bank Exams that include the Computer Awareness or Knowledge section as a part of their syllabus, and make basic information on MS Windows a part of the Computer Syllabus. Hence, it is essential to get well-informed about this basic yet very important topic to counter questions in Bank Exams like SBI, NABARD Grade-A, and others.
In this article, we will throw light on the history and development of Windows coupled with all its versions, Windows OS (Operating System), and important commands.
Introduction to Microsoft Windows
A brief introduction about MS Windows has been given in the table below, candidates must refer to this information:
MS Windows | |
Developer | Microsoft |
Initial Release date | 20th November 1985 |
Marketing Target | Personal Computing |
Languages | Available in 138 languages |
Default User Interface | Windows Shell |
Official Website | microsoft.com |
Operating System is a group of several GUIs (Graphical User Interface) families, all of which are developed, sold, and marketed by Microsoft.Β The latest version of the Microsoft Operating System that is being widely used all around the world is Windows 10.Β
Microsoft began working on Interface Manager in the year 1983 and in November 1995, the first Windows, Windows 1.0 was introduced. Soon, with newer developments in technology, there came an increased demand for Graphical User Interface, and Microsoft released revised versions of Operating Systems bringing in improvements.
Given below are different versions of the Windows Operating System with some of the most important features:
Note: Initially, none of the above-mentioned Windows were Operating Systems. Microsoft first released them as Windows for works based on a graphical operating environment. Windows 95 was the first Operating System released.
Note: Initially, computers with Windows 95 lacked Internet Explorer installed but by the release date of Windows 95, the first version of Internet Explorer was injected in the software.
On December 31, 2001, Windows declared this version of OS outdated and ended its support for the same
There are various useful applications available at the Windows store and people can easily access them and download them for their personal or professional usage. Here is a list of some important applications:
Since Computers run over a set of commands which are entered in the form of input, which with the advancement of Operating Systems can be entered through various Hardware devices.
Given below are a few important MS-DOS Windows commands for the reference of candidates:
Note: Most of the above-mentioned commands are not directly used by the user but are entered into the computer
By the above-mentioned information on the various versions of MS Windows, you may have got an idea about what type of questions can you face in Bank Exams and around what topics these questions will revolve. To ensure better preparation we recommend you to takeΒ Mock TestsΒ for SBI,Β NABARD grade-A, or any other Exam that you have chosen to test your current knowledge and prepare well for better results.
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