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	Microsoft Windows was one of the good articles, but it has been removed from the list. There are suggestions below for improving the article to meet the good article criteria. Once these issues have been addressed, the article can be renominated. Editors may also seek a reassessment of the decision if they believe there was a mistake.
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This article has previously been nominated to be moved. Move logs: Microsoft Windows Windows Discussions: RM, Microsoft Windows → Windows, Not moved, 29 January 2018, discussion RM, Microsoft Windows → Windows, Not moved, 23 November 2022, discussion

Freedows OS was nominated for deletion. The discussion was closed on 13 January 2013 with a consensus to merge. Its contents were merged into Microsoft Windows on 27 January 2013. The original page is now a redirect to this page. For the contribution history and old versions of the redirected article, please see its history; for its talk page, see here.

Flying Windows was nominated for deletion. The discussion was closed on 28 August 2014 with a consensus to merge. Its contents were merged into Microsoft Windows. The original page is now a redirect to this page. For the contribution history and old versions of the redirected article, please see its history; for its talk page, see here.

1. Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems developed by Microsoft Corporation. 2. The first version of Windows, Windows 1.0, was released on November 20, 1985. 3. Windows 1.0 was a graphical user interface (GUI) extension for MS-DOS. 4. Windows 2.0 was released in December 1987, introducing overlapping windows and improved graphics. 5. Windows 3.0, released in May 1990, was a significant milestone for Windows, introducing enhanced performance and multimedia capabilities. 6. Windows 3.1, released in April 1992, added support for TrueType fonts and improved networking. 7. Windows for Workgroups 3.11, released in November 1993, introduced networking enhancements. 8. Windows 95, released on August 24, 1995, marked a major shift in the Windows user interface, introducing the Start menu and taskbar. 9. Windows 98, released in June 1998, improved stability, performance, and added support for USB devices. 10. Windows Me (Millennium Edition), released in September 2000, was targeted at home users with multimedia and Internet features. 11. Windows NT 4.0, released in August 1996, was designed for business and professional users. 12. Windows 2000, released in February 2000, was an evolution of Windows NT 4.0, combining the consumer-friendly features of Windows 98. 13. Windows XP, released on October 25, 2001, became one of the most popular and widely used versions of Windows. 14. Windows XP introduced a redesigned interface and improved stability and security features. 15. Windows Vista, released in January 2007, aimed to improve security and provide a more visually appealing user interface. 16. Windows 7, released in October 2009, built upon the foundation of Windows Vista with improved performance and new features. 17. Windows 8, released in October 2012, introduced a touch-optimized interface and a new app ecosystem. 18. Windows 8.1, released in October 2013, addressed some of the criticisms of Windows 8 and added several new features. 19. Windows 10, released on July 29, 2015, is the latest version of Windows and is designed to be a unified operating system across different devices. 20. Windows 10 introduced the concept of "Windows as a Service," with regular updates and feature releases. 21. Windows 10 includes the virtual assistant Cortana and the Microsoft Edge web browser. 22. Windows 10 has a strong focus on integration with cloud services and cross-platform compatibility. 23. Windows 11, the successor to Windows 10, was announced on June 24, 2021, and is set to be released later in 2021. 24. Windows 11 features a new centered Start menu, redesigned taskbar, and improved performance. 25. Microsoft has introduced various specialized editions of Windows, such as Windows Server for enterprise environments. 26. Windows Embedded editions are tailored for specific devices like ATMs, point-of-sale terminals, and industrial machinery. 27. Windows Mobile, a mobile operating system, was developed for smartphones and tablets but was discontinued in 2017. 28. Windows Phone, another mobile operating system, aimed to compete with iOS and Android but failed to gain significant market share. 29. Microsoft Windows has evolved to support a wide range of hardware platforms, including x86, ARM, and Itanium processors. 30. The Windows operating system has played a crucial role in the widespread adoption of personal computers. 31. Microsoft Windows has faced criticism over the years for issues — Preceding unsigned comment added by Prabhu152001 (talk • contribs) 09:15, 17 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]

pls create it 185.25.109.248 (talk) 16:07, 9 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]