First introduced in 1985 as a graphical shell for MS-DOS, Windows has evolved through several major iterations [12, 21, 26]:
: Allows users to run multiple applications simultaneously, such as browsing the web while editing a document [21, 35]. Evolution & Major Versions microsoft windows operating system
: Introduced a "software-as-a-service" model with frequent rolling updates [12, 31]. First introduced in 1985 as a graphical shell
: The first version, introducing the mouse and basic apps like Paint and Calculator [21, 33]. Users can personalize and maintain their environment through
Users can personalize and maintain their environment through built-in tools:
: Manages input/output devices like keyboards, mice, printers, and monitors [13, 17].
: Features a Start menu (central hub for apps and settings), a Taskbar for switching between running programs, and File Explorer for organizing data into folders [13, 14, 15].