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Windows
concept · part of Operating System
Microsoft's operating system for personal computers. It is a graphical user interface (GUI) based operating system that manages hardware and software resources, providing a platform for running applications. Windows is widely used in desktops, laptops, and tablets, and it supports a vast ecosystem of software and hardware. As an operating system, it sits between the user and the computer hardware, handling tasks like file management, memory management, and device control. It relates to its parent 'Operating System' as a specific implementation, and to its related concept 'Operating System' as a prominent example of the category.
Inside Windows (6)
- Windows 10 — A widely used version of Windows with a focus on hybrid work and universal apps.
- Windows 11 — The latest major release of Windows, featuring a redesigned interface and enhanced security.
- Windows API — A set of application programming interfaces for developing Windows applications.
- Windows Kernel — The core component managing system resources, hardware abstraction, and security.
- Windows Server — The server-oriented edition of Windows for enterprise environments.
- Windows Shell — The graphical user interface component that provides the desktop, taskbar, and file management.
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