Graphical User Interface (GUI) operating system which offer features such as pull down menus, desk accessories

and the capability to move text and graphics from one program to another program. Operating System (OS) User interface software with windows released by Microsoft in 1985 to runs with MS-DOS

OPERATING SYSTEM software that controls the execution of computer programs and may provide various services a master program for a computer that manages the computers internal functions and provides you with a means to control the computers operations Examples: UNIX, OS/2, MS DOS MS DOS the standard, single user operating system of IBM compatible computers

CONTROL PANEL the central location for most of the hardware and software system settings. FOLDER a way of organizing files in the hard disk
features: Snap Instantly arrange two windows exactly side by side. Live Taskbar Previews Scan through open files to find just what you're looking for. HomeGroup Share files, musiceven printersin just four clicks. Pin Keep programs and files handy: pin them to the taskbar or Jump Lists. Windows Search Search on your PC the same way you search on the Internet.

WINDOWS VERSION: Microsoft Windows 1 (1985) Microsoft Windows 2 (1987) Microsoft Windows 3.0 (many developed applications) Microsoft Windows NT (new technology) Microsoft Windows 95 Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows VISTA Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8