Microsoft Windows
PC's default software
Microsoft Windows is an operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation, dominant on personal computers since the 1990s.
Named for its graphical interface of movable rectangular panels, Windows replaced command-line interaction with point-and-click navigation.
The system has gone through many versions: I'm still running Windows 10.
Windows is often shortened to just Windows: Does it run on Windows?
Software managing computer resources
- kernelSeed or essential core
- bootHigh shoe or startup
- registryOfficial record of entries
- filesystemData storage organization scheme
multitasking · virtual memory · device manager · system restore · control panel · disk defragmenter · power management · error reporting
Role of authority
- ExcelMicrosoft's data-crunching application
- PowerPointMicrosoft's presentation application
- OutlookMicrosoft email application
- OneDriveMicrosoft's online file service
Internet Explorer · DirectX · OneNote · SharePoint · Cortana · File Explorer · Defender · Snipping Tool
Flat covering pieces
- widgetsUnspecified manufactured items
- Start buttonControl initiating operation
- virtual desktopsSimulated separate computer screens
- windowGlass-fitted wall opening
minimize · maximize · icon · shortcut · right-click · drag and drop · wallpaper · theme
Microsoft OS from 2007
- XPGaming progress currency
- HomeDefault webpage destination
- EnterpriseNamed vessel or brand
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
operating system
Software managing computer resources
filesystem · multitasking · virtual memory · device manager · system restore · control panel · disk defragmenter · power management · error reporting · driver
Office
Role of authority
- ExcelMicrosoft's data-crunching application
- PowerPointMicrosoft's presentation application
- OutlookMicrosoft email application
OneDrive · Internet Explorer · DirectX · OneNote · SharePoint · Cortana · File Explorer · Defender · Snipping Tool · PowerShell
tiles
Flat covering pieces
- widgetsUnspecified manufactured items
- Start buttonControl initiating operation
- virtual desktopsSimulated separate computer screens
window · minimize · maximize · icon · shortcut · right-click · drag and drop · wallpaper · theme · dark mode
Vista
Microsoft OS from 2007
- XPGaming progress currency
- HomeDefault webpage destination
- EnterpriseNamed vessel or brand
upgrade · activation · license · product key · service pack
Microsoft WindowsLinux
Open-source operating system kernel
open-source software · free software · GNU · Ubuntu · Debian
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