History of Windows
- 25 versions of Windows.
o Windows 10 – 12 editions released “Only 9 offered”.
- Windows comes om 32-bit or 64-bit editions.
- Library
o Virtual folders that store links to folders.
- Comparison
Version Release Date Important Features End Of Support
- Universal Apps.
- Desktop interfaces
combines menu entries & 10/2020
10 07/2015
tiles. Extended: 10/2025
- Windows Action Center
replaces charms.
- More interfaces
8.1 10/2013 01/2023
configuration options.
- Anti-virus included.
- File Explorer instead of
8 10/2012 01/2016
Windows Explorer.
- Considered hard to learn.
- Improved Interface.
- Improved taskbar.
7 10/2009 01/2020
- Libraries.
- Homegroup File sharing.
, - Preventive Maintenance Plan
o Prioritize equipment that would affect the organization the most.
o For OS
Automating Tasks
Perform Scheduled Updates.
Installing Service Packs.
o Important tasks
Hard Drive error checking.
Defragmentation & backup.
Updates to the operating system
Antivirus
o Benefits
Decreased Downtime.
Improved Performance.
Improved Reliability.
Lower Repair Costs.
- Windows Task Manager
o Contains system’s information along with detailed statistics about
each process.
o Functions
Processes
Set of instructions started by users, program, or OS.
Performance
- 25 versions of Windows.
o Windows 10 – 12 editions released “Only 9 offered”.
- Windows comes om 32-bit or 64-bit editions.
- Library
o Virtual folders that store links to folders.
- Comparison
Version Release Date Important Features End Of Support
- Universal Apps.
- Desktop interfaces
combines menu entries & 10/2020
10 07/2015
tiles. Extended: 10/2025
- Windows Action Center
replaces charms.
- More interfaces
8.1 10/2013 01/2023
configuration options.
- Anti-virus included.
- File Explorer instead of
8 10/2012 01/2016
Windows Explorer.
- Considered hard to learn.
- Improved Interface.
- Improved taskbar.
7 10/2009 01/2020
- Libraries.
- Homegroup File sharing.
, - Preventive Maintenance Plan
o Prioritize equipment that would affect the organization the most.
o For OS
Automating Tasks
Perform Scheduled Updates.
Installing Service Packs.
o Important tasks
Hard Drive error checking.
Defragmentation & backup.
Updates to the operating system
Antivirus
o Benefits
Decreased Downtime.
Improved Performance.
Improved Reliability.
Lower Repair Costs.
- Windows Task Manager
o Contains system’s information along with detailed statistics about
each process.
o Functions
Processes
Set of instructions started by users, program, or OS.
Performance
