In this new version, Microsoft has upgraded Windows 98's Internet and multimedia features, added the Windows Movie Maker application, introduced the System Restore utility - all good apps. The most noticeable thing in Windows Me, however, is the fragile phenomenon and the system is easy to hang. This cause has caused many customers and businesses to ignore this whole upgrade.
Released almost simultaneously with the release for Windows Me customers, Windows 2000 is a successful upgrade for Microsoft's business block. Successively right after Windows NT, Windows 2000 was an evolution from the basic NT platform, and still targeted the enterprise market.
Figure 9: Windows 2000 - the successor to Windows NT for the enterprise market
Unlike NT, Windows 2000 has two versions (Workstation and Server), Windows 2000 has five different versions: Professional, Server, Advanced Server, Datacenter Server and Small Business Server. All versions incorporate features from Windows 95/98 and create a beautiful and sophisticated interface.
Windows and enterprise operating system streams have been imported into one with the 2001 release of Windows XP. This is the first version in which Microsoft brings enterprise-class credibility to the customer market - and brings friendliness into the enterprise market. XP has the best mix between Windows 95/98 / Me versions with 32-bit operation of Windows NT / 2000 and a refurbished user interface. In essence, it is assumed that XP is combining the Windows 95/98 / Me interface into NT / 2000 core, ignoring the DOS code base that appeared in previous customer versions of Windows.
Figure 10: A more user-friendly interface of Windows XP
With Windows XP, Microsoft began to segment the market with a number of different versions, each with a separate set of features. The different versions that are segmented here include: XP Home Edition, XP Professional (for business users), XP Media Center Edition, XP Tablet PC Edition, and XP Starter Edition (for users in developing countries develope). Although many users feel confused about this segment, Microsoft does not seem to care about that.
From the user's point of view, XP is a better version, faster than previous versions of Windows 95/98 or Windows 2000. (It is also more reliable than the failed Windows Me operating system. before). The Luna interface shows you more beautiful and friendly, the Fast User Switching feature allows the same device to be easily shared with other users.
Released in 2007, this Windows version developed XP's features and added security and reliability, improved digital communication functionality and a nice Aero 3D user interface.
Figure 11: Windows Vista's Aero interface
Let's start with the interface, to run this advanced interface requires computers to be highly configurable, which is why Vista is restricted from upgrading from many older computers. The Aero interface displays nearly transparent 3D components and glass-style window profiles, and many things in Vista are also very different.
Folder and file icons display thumbnails of their content. When you switch between open applications, Windows will scroll and rotate to display in 3D stacks. The windows look smoother, more plump and opaque, increasing the sense of depth when you see multiple windows on the screen. There is also a Sidebar to keep Gadgets, small applications dedicated to a certain task.
Inside, Vista is designed to run safer and more robust than Windows XP. However, one of the security features - users who complain a lot - is User Account Control, which contributes to interrupting normal user activities. The intention is good (to prevent unauthorized access to the system), but when executed, the program makes the user very uncomfortable with the windows that require permission to appear too much. .
Even worse, many users experience problems upgrading old devices to Vista. Many older peripherals do not have drivers compatible with Vista (this may be a problem with any Windows upgrade), but there are some programs running on XP that cannot work properly in the environment. Vista.
Probably from the unsuccessful elements of Windows Vista that Microsoft began to develop successor for Vista immediately - Windows 7 is about to be released.
On April 11, 2017, this operating system was officially retired by Windows.
The latest version of Windows is expected to be released in October 2009. It was a brief two-year period after the release of Windows Vista, which also meant that it was not a major upgrade (not enough). time).
Instead we can think of Windows 7 with Windows Vista as Windows 98's relationship with Windows 95. It's just a minor release, more like a service pack than a large-scale upgrade.
Figure 12: New taskbar in Windows 7
So what changed in Windows 7? First, this release will change what users don't like in Windows Vista. Older hardware and older software are more compatible, and even the Windows XP Mode feature lets you run applications in the XP era in the original Windows environment. more to reduce disruption to the user.
Next, Windows 7 also has some interface changes. Sidebar is removed and you can instead place Gadgets directly on the desktop. Besides, the new Aero Peek mode allows you to see 'behind' all open windows to see what's under the desktop, as well as new Aero Snaps activities that let you easily move and maximize window.
The biggest change, however, falls into the taskbar, a fixed strip on the screen that first appeared in Windows 95. The new taskbar in Windows 7 lets you dock both open windows and applications. Use your favorite document as well. Right-click a taskbar button, you'll see a Jump List of recent documents and other useful activities; hover over the taskbar button, you will see an open application and you thumbnail of all documents. It can be said that Windows 7 changes the way you do in many things, but many people consider it to be positive ways.
Release: October 26, 2012
Alternative: Windows 7 and Windows XP
Noteworthy innovation: Microsoft knows it has to gain a foothold in the mobile world, including phones and computers, but they don't want to give up traditional desktop and laptop users. Therefore, they tried to create a hybrid operating system (hybrid OS), which could work well on both touch and non-touch devices. But the effect that Windows 8 brings is not as expected, Microsoft has dropped the Start button and users are always confused when using Windows 8.
The reality is not clear: Microsoft calls the user interface of Windows 8 Metro, but must abandon it because it is sued by a European company. Later, it was renamed Modern, but it was not well received.
Release date: July 29, 2015.
Alternative: Windows 8 / 8.1, Microsoft hopes to make it more user-friendly with a host of new features
Windows 10 is probably the most tested and updated version in a short time. With so many names and version numbers, users feel quite confused.
Noteworthy innovation: The Start Menu has returned. This is also the last named Windows version. The following updates will have some unique nicknames. Windows 10 is much higher than previous versions. The interface, features have been more practical and better for users, whether working or entertaining. New features as well as improvements that Windows 10 brings only a few lines are not enough to describe. Currently users can download updates of Windows 10 to experience the attractive features that this operating system brings. The latest update up to the time of writing this article is April 2018 Update.
Here is how to view Windows 10 version on your computer.
The release of Windows 10 ended Windows history until this point. However, Microsoft developers are still working on new versions of the core operating system, and so we can still expect interesting things to appear in the near future. And Windows will never stop growing.