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Important Features of Windows OS

Windows 10 is the successor to Windows 8.1 and focuses on speed, compatibility, search and organization features, lower hardware requirements, and improved security and interface. It introduced a new Start screen and live tiles for launching apps. The taskbar is more powerful and utilizes Aero technology with larger, grouped icons. Windows 10 brought a more responsive experience and improved boot times over previous versions.

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Important Features of Windows OS

Windows 10 is the successor to Windows 8.1 and focuses on speed, compatibility, search and organization features, lower hardware requirements, and improved security and interface. It introduced a new Start screen and live tiles for launching apps. The taskbar is more powerful and utilizes Aero technology with larger, grouped icons. Windows 10 brought a more responsive experience and improved boot times over previous versions.

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Important features of Windows OS

Windows Operating System


1. WINDOWS 10 IS A MAJOR RELEASE OF
MICROSOFT'S WINDOWS NT OPERATING SYSTEM.
2. IT IS THE DIRECT SUCCESSOR TO WINDOWS 8.1,
WHICH WAS RELEASED NEARLY TWO YEARS
EARLIER.
3. IT WAS RELEASED TO MANUFACTURING ON JULY
15, 2015, AND LATER TO RETAIL ON JULY 29, 2015.
Feature of Windows OS
Features os Windows OS

1. Speed
2. Compatibility
3. Search and Organization
4. Lower hardware requirements
5. Safety and security
6. Interface and desktop
7. Taskbar
Speed

 Even aside from incompatibilities and other issues that many people had with
Vista, one of the most straightforward was speed – it just felt too sluggish
compared to XP, even on pumped up hardware. Windows 7 brings a more
responsive and sprightly feel and Microsoft has spent a lot of time and effort
getting the Start Menu response just right.
 Microsoft has also recognized the need for improved desktop responsiveness,
which gives the impression that the computer is responding to the user and that
they are in control – something that was often lacking with Vista.
 You can also expect faster boot times. And the boot sequence is now not only
prettier than it was with Vista, but it’s speedier too.
Compatibility

 In simple terms, compatibility on Windows 7 and above will be far better than it
was with Vista.
 Many programs that individuals and companies used on Windows XP did not
work immediately and required updates, but with Windows 7 and above almost all
applications that work on Vista should still run.
Lower Hardware Requirements

 Vista gained a reputation for making even the beefiest hardware look rather
ordinary. Windows 7, however, will run well on lower end hardware, making the
transition from Window XP less painful.
 Microsoft is even pushing Windows 7 for netbooks. This could provide a modern
replacement for Windows XP, which has found a new lease of life as the OS of
choice on netbooks, supplanting Linux. The downside is that Windows 7 Starter
Edition, as it will be called, will be limited to only three applications running at
the same time.
Search and Organization

 One of the best things about Windows is the improved search tool, which now
rivals Mac OS X’s Spotlight to be able to find what you need quickly and easily.
For example, typing ‘mouse’ will bring up the mouse option within the control
panel or typing a word will display it and split it up neatly into files, folders and
applications.
 Also introduced is the concept of Libraries, which takes the ‘My Documents’
concept a stage further. The various Libraries, such as Documents and Pictures,
will watch multiple locations which you can add yourself, so you don’t have to
keep everything in one place.
Safety and Security

 New security features in Windows include two new authentication methods


tailored towards touchscreens (PINs and picture passwords), the addition of
antivirus capabilities to Windows Defender (bringing it in parity with Microsoft
Security Essentials) Smart Screen filtering integrated into Windows, and support
for the “Secure Boot” functionality on UEFI systems to protect against malware
infecting the boot process.
 Family Safety offers Parental controls, which allows parents to monitor and
manage their children’s activities on a device with activity reports and safety
controls.
Interface and Desktop

 Windows introduces significant changes to the operating system’s user interface,


many of which are aimed at improving its experience on tablet computers and
other touchscreen devices.
 The new user interface is based on Microsoft’s Metro design language, and uses a
Start screen similar to that of Windows Phone as the primary means of launching
applications.
 The Start screen displays a customizable array of tiles linking to various apps and
desktop programs, some of which can display constantly updated information and
content through “live tiles”.
Taskbar/Start menu

 At first glance, the task bar looks like nothing has much
has changed since Vista.
 In fact, that’s not the case and it’s a lot more powerful.
Microsoft is now making best use of its aero technology.
 By default, taskbar icons are now larger and items are
grouped together and are not labelled with clumsy text.
Thank You!!

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