Windows 10 Pro overview
Windows 10 is a series of personal computer operating systems produced by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. It is the successor to Windows 8.1 and was released to production on July 15, 2015 and to retail on July 29, 2015. Windows 10 is constantly receiving new releases that are available to users at no additional cost. Devices in an enterprise environment may receive these updates more slowly or use long-term support milestones, receiving only critical updates such as security patches during the ten-year support period.
One of the most notable features of Windows 10 is support for Universal Apps, an extension of Metro-style apps first introduced in Windows 8. Universal apps can be designed to run across multiple Microsoft product families with nearly identical code, including PCs, tablets and smartphones. , embedded systems, Xbox One, Surface Hub and Mixed Reality. Revamped Windows user interface to transition between a mouse interface and a touch-optimized interface based on available input devices — especially on 2-in-1 PCs Updated Start menu that includes traditional Windows 7 features in both interfaces The tiled Start menu in Windows 8. Windows 10 includes the Microsoft Edge web browser, a virtual desktop system, a window called Task View and a desktop management tool, support for fingerprint and facial recognition applications, new security features for enterprise environments, and DirectX 12.