This document provides a comparative analysis of different versions of the Windows operating system, including Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8. It begins with introductions to operating systems and Windows. It then describes each Windows version, highlighting some of their key features. Finally, it compares the different versions side-by-side based on factors like included software, system requirements, and security features. The document aims to outline the evolution of the Windows OS and differences between its major releases.

1. Comparative Analysis of
Windows operating system
Submitted to : Mr.Anurag Sharma Submitted by : Archit toshniwal
Anshudha maheshwari
Upendra verma1

2. Index
• Introduction to operating system
• Types of operating system
• Introduction to windows operating system
• Windows xp
• Windows vista
• Windows 7
• Windows 8
• Comparison between windows xp,windows vista, windows 7, windows 8
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3. Introduction to operating system
•An operating system is a program that acts as an interface between the user
and the computer hardware.
•It is the first program loaded into memory when the system is booted.
•Makes the computer more convenient to use.
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4. Main functions of operating system
•Memory management - refers to management of Primary Memory or Main
Memory. Main memory is a large array of words or bytes where each word or
byte has its own address.
•Device Management - An Operating System manages device
communication via their respective drivers
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5. Types of operating system
•Real –Time operating system
•Very fast small Os
•Built into a device
•Respond quickly to user input
•MP3 players, Medical device
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6. •Single User /Single tasking Os
• One user works on the system
• Performs one task at a time
• MS DOS and pain Os
• Take up little space on disk
• Run on inexpensive computers
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7. •Multi User / MultiTasking Os
• Many users connect to one computer
• UNIX, Linux, andVMS
• Maintenance can be easy
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8. Operating
System
Windows
Linux/Unix
Ubuntu
Mac
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9. MicrosoftWindows
• Developer Microsoft
• Initial Release November 20, 1985
• Update Method Windows update
• Licenses Proprietary Commercial
Software
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10. Microsoft
Windows
Windows
vista
Windows
Xp
Windows
7
Windows
8
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11. Window Xp
•Developer Microsoft
•Released to August 24, 2001; 15 years ago
manufacturing
•General October 25, 2001; 14 years ago[2]
availability
•Update method Windows Update
Windows Server Update Services(WSUS)
System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
•License Trial ware, volume licensing, SaaS
•Preceded by Windows 2000 (2000) andWindows ME (2000)
•Succeeded by WindowsVista (2007)
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12. 1.Start menu
• the Start button has been updated to support Fitt's law.To help the user
access a wider range of common destinations more easily from a single
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13. 2. Faster boot and application launch
•The ability to boot in 30 seconds was a design goal forWindows XP, and
Microsoft's developers made efforts to streamline the system as much as
possible;The Logical Prefacer is a significant part of this 13

14. WindowsVista
• Developer Microsoft
• Release se on 8 November 2006 9 years ago
• General 30 January 2007; 9 years ago
availability
• Update method Windows Update,Windows Server Update
Server
• License Proprietary commercial software
• Preceded by Windows XP (2001)
• Succeeded by Windows 7 (2009)
• Official website www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/ 14

15. 1. Windows Sidebar
• The Windows Sidebar can be positioned on the right or on the left side of
your screen and its associated with mini-applications called gadgets, that
provide specific information. Like for example, the gadgets can give you info
on the weather, show you the calendar, games, a calculator or all types of
other tools. 15

16. 2. Windows Defender
• Windows Defender is a features that protects your computer from pop-ups,
slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware 16

17. Windows 7
• Developer Microsoft
• Released to July 22, 2009; 7 years ago
manufacturing
• General October 22, 2009; 6 years ago[1]
availability
• Latest release Service Pack 1 (6.1.7601) / February 22, 2011;
5 years ago
• Update method Windows Update
• License Proprietary commercial software
• Preceded by WindowsVista (2007)
• Succeeded by Windows 8 (2012)
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18. 1.Touch
• The most whizz-bang visual feature to come toWindows 7 is its touch
capability.This of course will only be available to those with a touch enabled
PC, such as HP’sTouch Smart range, but for those suitably equipped it will
provide a new way of interacting with their PC.
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19. Snipping Tool
While there are many simple screen capturing programs out there, Windows 7 has
its SnippingTool to make screenshots easier. With SnippingTool, you can take 4
types of screenshots – free-form, rectangular, window, and full screen. simply use
SnippingTool to get the job done.You can even showcase the important parts with
the highlight pen function, and you can save the picture in HTML, JPEG, GIF, and
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20. Windows 8
Developer Microsoft
•Source model Closed source and shared source[1]
•Released to August 1, 2012; 4 years ago[2]
manufacturing
•General October 26, 2012; 3 years ago[3]
availability
•Update method Windows Update,Windows Store
•License Trial ware, Microsoft Software Assurance
•Preceded by Windows 7 (2009)
•Succeeded by Windows 8.1 (2013)
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21. 1.Touch keyboard
• Windows 8 introduces a revised virtual also known as on-screen keyboard
interface optimized for touch screen devices that includes wider spacing between
keys and is designed to prevent common typing errors that occur while using
touch screens. 21

22. 2. Innovative & Dynamic Desktop
•The tiles-based interface, or the Metro UI, will be the first thing you see upon logging
in to Windows 8. At first glance, the UI seems to go intuitively with
touchscreen devices like tablets and smartphones.
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23. Comparison between
Windows Xp, WindowsVista,
Windows 7 and Windows 8
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24. Windows XP WindowsVista Windows
7
Windows
8
Comes with Internet
Explorer 6
Comes with Internet
Explorer 7
Comes with Internet
Explorer 8
Comes with Internet
Explorer 10
Comes with DirectX 9.0 Comes with DirectX
11(for better gaming and
graphics.)
Comes with DirectX 11
(for better gaming and
graphics.)
Comes with DirectX 11 (for
better gaming and
graphics.)
Edition: Starter, home,
professional, media center
Edition: Home Basic, Home
Premium ,Business,
Ultimate
Edition: Stared ,Home Basic,
Home Premium,
Professional, Ultimate
Edition : Windows 8
Enterprise,Windows 8
Pro,Windows RT
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25. Window Xp WindowVista Window
7
Window
8
System requirement
Processor :
Minimum233mhz
(300mhz)
Memory : minimum 64 mb
(128 mb )
Hard disk space minimum
1.5gb(2 gb), sound card ,
CD/DVD , keyboard, mouse
System requirement
Processor : Minimum 800mhz
(1.0mhz)
Memory : minimum 512 mb
(1 gb )
Hard disk space minimum 20
gb, sound card ,DirectX 9.0
device or higher,CD/DVD ,
keyboard, mouse
System requirement
Processor : Minimum 1.0 ghz
Memory : minimum 1.0 Gb
Hard disk space minimum 16
for 32bits version, sound
card ,DirectX 9.0 device or
Higher ,
CD/DVD ,keyboard ,mouse
system requirements
Processor 1GHz or faster
RAM 1GB (32bit) or 2GB
(64bit)
Hard disk space 16GB (32bit)
or 20GB (64bit)
Graphics
card Microsoft DirectX 9
graphics device or higher
Window Defender option
not available
Window Defender option
available
Window Defender option
available
Window Defender option
available
Start Icon available Start Icon available Start Icon available Start Icon not available /
Window tiles available
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26. ThankYou!!
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