The document discusses the features and requirements of the Windows 10 operating system. It provides an overview of what an operating system is and highlights some of the new features in Windows 10, including the Start Menu, Cortana digital assistant, Xbox app, Spartan browser, improved multitasking capabilities, universal apps, and Continuum feature allowing seamless transitions between desktop and tablet modes. System requirements for Windows 10 include a 1 GHz processor, 1-2 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of free disk space.

1. Microsoft
SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:
Er. Amrita Mohan Jitendra Kumar
(A.P CSE) MCA13/59
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2. Contents
• What is an Operating System?
• History
• New Features
• System Requirements
• Conclusion
• References
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3. What is an Operating System?
• An Operating system is a software that manages
computer hardware and software resources and
provides common services for computer programs.
• The operating system is an essential component of
the software system.
• Application programs usually require an operating
system to function.
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5. New Features
• Start Menu
• One Windows for all devices
• Cortana
• Xbox App
• Project Spartan Browser
• Improved Multitasking
• Snap assist
• Universal apps can be windowed
• Action Centre
• Continuum
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6. The Start Screen
• When click on the Start button at the bottom left of
the screen, you get two panel side by side .
• The right column features a selection of live tiles that
you can customize , resize and reorganize.
• We can have the Start Menu expand to full screen
whenever we want.
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7. One window for all Devices
• Microsoft is using Windows
10 to attempt to unify its
Various software platforms
across different devices under
one windows brand.
• Windows 10 is meant to unify desktop PCs, Windows
tablets and Windows smartphone with one interface,
one way of operating and one account.
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8. Hi! I’m Cortana
 Cortana , similar to as Google Now is a
feature which helps you find anything by
Your voice . You just need to say , “Hey
Cortana!”
Other than voice we can search
anything like cricket score , weather ,
Nearby places and many. It does as it
Says ,”ask me anything”.
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9. Xbox App
• You will soon be able to play any
Xbox One game on your pc or
Tablet, with the Xbox app for
Windows 10.
• The new operating system will support Xbox game streaming,
with improved speed and graphics performance by Direct 12
support.
• The app also lets you to record , edit and share your activities
in the game.
• You’ll also be able to join your friends and see your friend’s
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10. Spartan
Internet Explorer will be
replaced by the newly
announced Spartan.
New features include PDF support, a reading mode
that improves the layout of long articles , and a new
note taking feature.
Spartan will feature Cortana support within the
browser , so she can pull contextual information
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11. Improved Multi Tasking
• A new Multipple Desktops
feature lets you run another
set of windows as if on
another screen.
• Instead of having multiple windows open on top of
each other on one desktop, you can set up a whole
other Virtual desktop for those programs to reside in.
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12. Snap Assist
• Microsoft also updated its Snap View multitasking
feature to let you Windows to the four corners of
your screen.
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13. Universal apps can be Windowed
• Universal apps, which previously only operated in
full-screen mode , can now be used in traditional
windows on the desktop.Sunday, March 15, 2015 13

14. Action Settings
 Windows 10 will provide a
new way to look at all your
notifications in one place.
 It collects alerts from your device from all your apps,
similar to the notifications drawers like in our
smartphones.
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15. Continuum
• With the rise of hybrid laptop-
tablet devices,Microsoft
Wants to make it easier to
Switch between either mode.
• If you remove the keyboard/mouse, a notification
will pop up from the task bar at the bottom, asking if
you want to activate
Tablet mode.
• Place your tablet into the keyboard again, and you ‘ll
receive the same prompt, this time asking if you
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16. System Requirements
• Processor : 1 Gigahertz(GHz) or faster
• RAM : 1 GB (32-bit) or 2GB(64-bit)
• Free hard disk space :16 GB
• Graphics card : Microsoft DirectX graphics device
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17. Conclusion
Windows 10 as a Service and mobillity with improved
applications, graphic user interface and fast booting.
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18. References
• www.google.co.in
• Windows.microsoft.com
• www.in.techradar.com
• Redmondmag.com
• www.blog.laptopmag.com
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19. Queries?
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20. Thank
you.....
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