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PART-A

Title of Micro Project: Various Generations of Windows Operating System, its Features,
Uses etc

Brief Introduction:
Windows is a series of operating systems developed by Microsoft, with each generation
offering advancements and new features. Windows 1.0, released in 1985, was the first
graphical user interface for MS-DOS, primarily for simple tasks. Subsequent versions like
Windows 3.1 (1992) improved user-friendliness. Windows 95 (1995) introduced the Start
menu and plug-and-play hardware support, while Windows XP (2001) brought stability
and security. Windows 7 (2009) refined the interface, and Windows 10 (2015) integrated
touch and Cortana voice assistant. Windows 11 (2021) offers a centered Start menu,
enhanced productivity features, and better gaming performance, catering to a variety of
personal and professional needs.

1.0 Aim of the Micro Project

Detailed study of Windows Operating System.

2 .0 Action Plan
Sr. Details of Planned Planned Name of Responsible Team
No. Activity Start Date Finish Members
Date
1 Selection of Topic 19/10/2023 19/10/2023 • Tanvi Shirsat
2 Research on Topic 20/10/2023 21/10/2023 • Zuweina Shaikh
• Manasvi Devlekar
3 Output and 22/10/2023 22/10/2023
Report Generation
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3 .0 Resources Required
Sr. Name of Specifications Qty Remarks
No. Resource/Material
1 Internet 1
2 Desktop Windows 11 1
Annexure-IA
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PART-B

Title of Micro Project: Various Generations of Windows Operating System, its Features,
Uses etc

1.0 Brief Description:

Windows is a series of operating systems developed by Microsoft, with each generation
offering advancements and new features. Windows 1.0, released in 1985, was the first
graphical user interface for MS-DOS, primarily for simple tasks. Subsequent versions like
Windows 3.1 (1992) improved user-friendliness. Windows 95 (1995) introduced the Start
menu and plug-and-play hardware support, while Windows XP (2001) brought stability
and security. Windows 7 (2009) refined the interface, and Windows 10 (2015) integrated
touch and Cortana voice assistant. Windows 11 (2021) offers a centered Start menu,
enhanced productivity features, and better gaming performance, catering to a variety of
personal and professional needs.

2.0 Aim of Micro Project:

Detailed study of Windows Operating System.

3.0 Course Outcomes Integrated in this micro-project:

a) Install operating system and configure it.
b) Use operating system tools to perform various functions

4.0 Actual Procedure followed

1. In this microproject, first of all we have focused on selection of appropriate topic
for micro-project.
2. Select the topic i.e. Various Generations of Windows Operating System
3. Then we started with our brief study as well as a survey on our topic.
4. Then we gathered all information based on the topic of microproject.
5. We have done analysis and study of our topic in detail.
6. Following all the above methodologies we successfully completed with our
microproject.
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5.0 Actual Resources Used:

Sr. Name of Resource/Material Specifications Qty Remarks

No.
1 Internet 1
2 Desktop Windows 11 1

6.0 Output Of Microproject:

Windows:
Microsoft Windows is a group of several proprietary graphical operating system
families developed and marketed by Microsoft. Each family caters to a certain sector
of the computing industry. For example, Windows NT for consumers, Windows Server
for servers, and Windows IoT for embedded systems. Defunct Windows families
include Windows 9x, Windows Mobile, and Windows Phone.

Generation of Windows Operating System (Start-Till Date):

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1. Windows 1.0
• It was released on November 20, 1985
• Pure Operating Environment
• Used Graphical User Interface
• Simple Graphics
• Offered limited multi-tasking was expected to have a better future potential

2. Windows 2.0
• It was released on December 9, 1987
• 16-bit Graphic User Interface (GUI) based operating environment
• Introduced Control Panel, and the first version of MS Word and Excel
• Unlike Windows 1.0, it had the capacity to allow applications to overlap each
other
• It was also the last Windows OS which did not require a hard disk
• Hardware played an important role
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3. Windows 3.0
• It was released in 1990
• It was better at multitasking
• Used 8086 microprocessors
• It has both, conventional and extendable memory
• First version of Windows to gather critical appreciation
• Better memory/ storage
• Note* – None of the above mentioned Windows was Operating Systems. They all
came under the category of Windows, working based on a graphical operating
environment. It was Windows 95, which was the first Operating System released
by Microsoft.

4. Window 95
• It was the first complete Operating System
• It was released on August 15, 1995
• It merged MS-DOS and Windows products
• It simplified plug and play features
• Taskbar and Start menu was introduced with this Windows OS
• Advanced from 16 bit GUI to 32 bit GUI
• Long file names could be saved
• Initially, computers with Windows 95 did not have Internet Explorer installed but
by the release date of Windows 95, the first version of Internet Explorer was
installed in the software.
• On December 31, 2001, Windows declared this version of OS outdated and
ended its support for the same
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5. Windows 98
• It was released to manufacturing on May 15, 1998
• It was a 16 bit and 32 bit product based on MS DOS
• It was not an entirely new version but just a tuned-up version to Windows 95
• Internet Explorer 4.01 was released along with this Windows version
• It did not support USB printers or mass storage devices
• An update to this version “Windows SE” was released in 1999.
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6. Windows 2000
• It was officially released on February 17, 2000. However, its manufacturing had
begun in late 1999
• A core set of features was followed for manufacturing Windows 2000 but 4
different editions, targeting different sectors of the market were released. These
included: Server, Professional, Advanced Server and Datacenter Server
• It was considered as one of the most secure OS ever
• A local disk manager was introduced with these Windows
• Multilingual User Interface – it supported many different languages

7. Windows XP
• While the manufacturing started on August 24, 2001, the official product was
released on October 25, 2001
• Advanced portable PC support
• Automatic wireless connection support
• Fast start-up
• Better Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• Help and support centre
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8. Windows Vista
• It was released on January 30, 2007
• It had an upgraded version of Graphical User Interface
• It was the first operating system to use DVD-ROM for installation

9. Windows 7
• It was released on October 22, 2009
• A large number of new features were introduced
• Redesigned Windows shell with an updated taskbar
• Incremental upgrade to the Windows line
• Libraries were added in the file management system
• A few features from the past Windows were removed
• Extended hardware support
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10. Windows 8
• It was released for retail on October 26, 2012
• Optimisations for touch-based
• Installed in new devices like Laptops, Mobile phones, tablets, etc.
• Increased integration with cloud services
• Windows Store service for software distribution
• Task manager had been redesigned
• New security features were introduced
• Online Applications could be directly downloaded

11. Windows 10
• It was released on July 29, 2015
• Addresses shortcomings in the user interface first introduced with Windows 8
• A virtual desktop system
• It had the ability to run windows store apps within windows on the desktop
rather than in the full-screen mode
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• Included new icons

• To reduce storage shortcomings, Windows 10 automatically compresses the file
size

12. Windows 11
• It was released on October 05, 2021.
• Windows 11 Has a New Look.
• Windows 11 Widgets.
• Windows 11 Snap Layouts.
• Updated Default Apps in Windows 11.
• A Redesigned Settings App.
• Multiple Desktops in Windows 11.
• Teams Is Integral in Windows 11.
• Windows 11 Tablet Mode and Docking.
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Applications:
• Web Browsers
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Reader
• Messenger
• Media Players
• Games
• Audio/ Video Chatting Apps
• Maps & Calendar

Advantages:
• User Friendly Interface and Easy to Use.
• Compatible to All Hardware.
• Support Plug and Play Feature.
• Provide Software Development Support.
• Have Both Desktop and Touch Screen Support.

Disadvantages:
• Security Concerns
• Paid Software
• Expensive
• Poor technical support
• Need of system rebooting
• High Performance System Requirement
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Name of Student: Tanvi Shirsat

Enrollment No: 2105680343
Semester: V
Course Title: Operating System
Code: 22516
Title of the Micro Project: Various Generations of Windows Operating System, its
Features, Uses etc
Course Outcomes Achieved: CO:1,2
Micro Project Evaluation Sheet

Process Assessment Product Assessment Total

Part-A Project Part-B Individual Marks 10
Project Methodology Project Presentation/
Proposal (Mark-2) Report/ Viva
(Mark-2) Working (Marks-4)
Model
(Marks-2)

Note: Every course teacher is expected to assign marks for group evolution in first
3 columns and individual in 4th columns for each group of students as per rubrics.

Comments/Suggestions about team work/leadership/inter-personal

communication (if any)
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Any other Comments:

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Name of Student: Zuweina Shaikh

Enrollment No: 2105680350
Semester: V
Course Title: Operating System
Code: 22516
Title of the Micro Project: Various Generations of Windows Operating System, its
Features, Uses etc.
Course Outcomes Achieved: CO:1,2
Micro Project Evaluation Sheet

Process Assessment Product Assessment Total

Part-A Project Part-B Individual Marks 10
Project Methodology Project Presentation/
Proposal (Mark-2) Report/ Viva
(Mark-2) Working (Marks-4)
Model
(Marks-2)

Note: Every course teacher is expected to assign marks for group evolution in first
3 columns and individual in 4th columns for each group of students as per rubrics.

Comments/Suggestions about team work/leadership/inter-personal

communication (if any)
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Any other Comments:

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Name of Student: Manasvi Devlekar

Enrollment No: 2105680351
Semester: V
Course Title: Operating System
Code: 22516
Title of the Micro Project: Various Generations of Windows Operating System, its
Features, Uses etc
Course Outcomes Achieved: CO:1,2
Micro Project Evaluation Sheet

Process Assessment Product Assessment Total

Part-A Project Part-B Individual Marks 10
Project Methodology Project Presentation/
Proposal (Mark-2) Report/ Viva
(Mark-2) Working (Marks-4)
Model
(Marks-2)

Note: Every course teacher is expected to assign marks for group evolution in first
3 columns and individual in 4th columns for each group of students as per rubrics.

Comments/Suggestions about team work/leadership/inter-personal

communication (if any)
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Any other Comments:

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