Windows Operating Systems (XP - 10)

1. OPERATING SYSTEMS
Computer Maintenance

2. WHAT IS AN OS?
 The most important
program that runs on a
computer.
 Manages all the other
programs in a
computer.
 Manages all the
hardware resources.

3. MOST POPULAR OPERATING SYSTEMS
 Windows: Most widely used.
 Mac OS: Only run on Macintosh computers.
 Linux: Open-source

4. WINDOWS XP
 Released October 25,
2001
 Two major versions:
Home and
Professional
 Recommended
Hardware
Requirements:
 Processor: 300MHz
 RAM: 128MB
 Hard Drive: 1.5GB
 New Features:
 Faster start-up
 Remote Desktop
 User Interface
 Windows Firewall
 Windows CD burning
 Security Center
 Wireless Connection

6. WINDOWS VISTA
 Released January 30,
2007
 5 Versions: Home
Basic, Home Premium,
Business, Enterprise, &
Ultimate
 Recommended
Hardware
Requirements:
 Processor: 1GHz
 RAM: 1GB
 Hard Drive: 40GB
 DVD-ROM
 New Features:
 Windows Aero
 Windows Flip
 Windows Flip 3D
 Internet Explorer 7
 Microsoft Defender
 Windows Search
 Windows Sidebar
 Improved security and
safety features

8. WINDOWS 7
 Released October 22,
2009
 6 Editions:
 Starter
 Home Basic
 Home Premium*
 Professional*
 Enterprise
 Ultimate*
 System Requirements:
1GHz processor, 1GB
RAM for 32-bit 2GB for
64-bit, 20 GB disk space
Features
 Snap
 Peek
 Shake
 Live Taskbar Previews
 HomeGroup
 Windows Search
 Jump Lists
 Libraries
 Desktop slide show

9. SNAP

10. PEEK

11. LIVE TASKBAR PREVIEWS

12. JUMP LISTS

13. LIBRARIES

14. HOMEGROUPS

15. WINDOWS 8
 Released October 26,
2012
 4 Editions:
 Windows 8
 Windows 8 Pro
 Windows 8 Enterprise
 Windows RT
 System Requirements:
1GHz processor, 1GB
RAM for 32-bit 2GB for
64-bit, 20 GB disk space
Features
 Metro design (tiles)
 Charms
 Lock screen
 Native USB 3.0 support
 Microsoft account
integration
 Windows Store
 Built-In Antivirus
 Search Function
 Windows To Go

17. WINDOWS 10
 Released July 29, 2015
 4 Editions:
 Home
 Professional
 Enterprise
 Education
 Windows 10 Mobile
 Free Upgrade
(Win7&8.1)
 System Requirements:
Same as Windows 8
Features
 Start Menu
 Cortana
 Microsoft Edge
 All-in-One Store
 Virtual Desktops
 Action Center
 Continuum