Windows Operating System

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Windows is known as family of operating systems for personal computing designed and developed by Microsoft Corporation. Around 90% of people are running Windows operating system on their PCs worldwide. The reason why Windows is so popular is that it provides a graphical user interface (GUI), virtual memory management, multitasking, and supports many hardware components.

Microsoft initially released Windows as a 16-bit Operating environment. This environment uses MS-DOS for file system services but has its own executable file format and offers its own device drivers (VDU, printer, mouse, keyboard and sound).

Further, this 16-bit Operating environment enables the user to non-preemptively multi-task graphical applications.

The following is a list of all current editions of Windows Operating Systems [http://www.iyogi.net/microsoftoperatingsystem.html]:

* Windows 2000 desktop and server operating system.

* Windows XP (Home and professional) for desktops and notebooks.

* Windows Server 2003 for servers.

* Windows Server 2008 for server environment.

* Windows Vista for home and business users.

* The latest Windows 7 for home and official purpose

Windows 7 operating system

We all know about earlier Windows operating system such as 98, XP but only few are familiar with Windows 7.

Windows 7 is the latest operating system developed by Microsoft Corporation. Before Windows 7, Microsoft released a series of operating systems to be used on personal computers, including Windows XP, 98, and Vista etc. Windows 7 was released on October 22.

Why to Windows 7 Is Different Than Others?

Windows 7 features are amazing which provide simple way to perform many complex tasks. Let's get familiar with some of the Windows 7 features one by one.

Home Group

Windows 7 features 'HomeGroup' allows you to create a community of computer or electronic devices, who can communicate to each other. The basic condition is all network computers must be working on Windows 7.

Jump Lists

With Windows 7 feature "jumplist" user will be able to get quick access to the most favorite/recently used programs.

Windows 7 Taskbar

With Windows 7 feature you can customize the taskbar according to your usage. Windows 7 taskbar will provide a clear overview of all the running programs along with the close windows. Now see what more can be achieved with Windows 7 feature.

Action Center

With Windows 7 feature user can get the important messages concern with security and maintenance. It will suggest you relevant troubleshooting tips to get resolved any forthcoming issues.

Windows Live Essentials

With Windows 7 feature user will get a single platform for downloading different utilities like e-mail client, instant messaging, photo editing and logging. Windows Live Essential will give live color to your hobbies.

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