OLDER VERSIONS OF WINDOWS

                                   We are all familiar with various versions of windows Operating systems like Windows xp,Windows Vista,Windows 7 & now Windows 8,But these are not the only versions of windows realesed by MICROSOFT.

WINDOWS 1.0 : (code name : chess)

• Microsoft Windows was announced in Nov 10,1983.Microsoft takes its own  effective time to develop the first version of Windows operating system.Later,Microsoft introduce its first version "windows 1.0" in NOV 20,1985.
• It is a 16 bit graphical operating system with multi tasking user interface.It comes upwith additional programs like calculator,calendar,clipboard viewer,clock,notepad,paint.
• In this version of Windows applications are only tiled,overlapping is not possible,Only dialog box will overlap.
• Though Skeptics calls it "vaporware"

WINDOWS 2.0 :

• Windows 2.0 is a 16 bit microsoft windows GUI-based operating environment that was released on Dec 9,1987.
• This version has Desktop Icons with Improved Graphics Memory with an option to overlap windows and usage of keyboard shortcuts to speed your work.
• For the first Time,Software developer's coded their programs under this version of windows

WINDOWS 3.X :

• Wndows 3.0 is multimedia version with multimedia extension version 1.0 released on may 22,1990. This was the first version to run in protected mode. With full support for the Intel 386 processor, Program Manager, File Manager, and Print Manager arrive in ths version. Microsoft also start to provide software development kit form this version.
• Windows 3.1 is preceded by Windows 3.0 was released in Apr 6,1992. Internet explorer v2.0 is introduced in this version. It sells over 1 million copies within two month of its release.
• Windows 3.11 is an updated version of  3.0. Introduction of mouse allowed the user to navigate and manipulate data on computer makes with version very familiar.
• Windows 3.1 for workgroups comes up with SMB file sharing support via the NETBIOS based NBF/IPX network transport protocols,released in Oct,1992.
• Windows 3.2 is an updated version of v 3.11,but its a chinese version,only modified for chinese.

WINDOWS NT:

• Windows NT was the first fully 32-bit operating system,it is the godfather for all latest versions of windows.
• It provides high security and stability than any other DOS operating system
• Two new functions like Remote Procedure Call and Network DDE facilitate the access and data exchange between different computers inside a network.
• Microsoft releases windows NT 3.1  in july 27,1993,windows NT 3.5 in sep 24,1994 and windows NT 3.51 in may 30,1995.

WINDOWS 9 - COMING SOON

                                       Even though Microsoft has only recently launched Windows 8 and all eyes are set on the Windows Blue upgrade coming this summer, sources familiar with the matter have indicated that Windows 9 is already in development, so it might arrive as soon as next year.

This week, the Redmond-based technology giant officially announced that Windows Phone 8 would be discontinued in July 2014, without providing any other information on what was going to happen next.


 Insiders have previously revealed that Windows 9 is very likely to come with a phone version too, so this could actually be an indication that Microsoft might release it next year, just after Windows Phone 8 is retired.

The company hasn't said a thing about Windows 9, but several job openings published on its Careers website have confirmed that phone upgrades are also expected.

For example, one of the job ads has explained that Microsoft is looking for a “software test engineer in the Windows Phone Test Services Team currently testing Windows 9 OS on Nokia, HTC and Qualcomm devices.”

While Windows 9 is still an enigma for all of us, everything seems to be a lot simpler for a Chinese retailer who has already announced that it will offer free upgrades to this new operating system to all users who purchase a Windows 8 license.

Purcell School Pioneer has launched a new campaign on its website, revealing that users who buy Windows 8 and get a yearly subscription plan are eligible for a Windows 9 upgrade when Microsoft officially brings it to the market.

As for the release date, it's not yet clear whether Microsoft plans to make Windows 9 public next year or not, but if we are to trust the existing rumors, a November 2014 launch event is very likely.

In addition, we've heard that a public beta of Windows 9 could be unveiled in January 2014, just to give users the necessary time to try out the new Windows contraption and help the company improve the platform and fix any spotted bugs.

source: softpedia

ALL NEW MICROSOFT SECURITY ESSENTIALS

                                                          Microsoft security Essential provides real time protection for your home pc that gaurd against various virus,spyware and malicious software.

why should i download microsoft security essentials?

• Comprehensive protection—Microsoft Security Essentials helps defend your computer against viruses, worms, Trojans, and other malicious software and provides you with free spyware protection.
• Easy to get, easy to use—Microsoft Security Essentials is available at no cost, so there's no registration process that requires billing or personal information collection. It installs after a quick download and Genuine Windows validation and then stays automatically up to date with the latest spyware protection technology and signature updates.
• Quiet protection—Microsoft Security Essentials doesn't get in your way. It runs quietly in the background and schedules a scan when your computer is most likely idle. You only see alerts when you need to take action.

  
  

  FEATURES AND SETTINGS:

  
  

  SCHEDULED SCANS :  

  
  
                                        Here you can schedule the scan with day and time with two types of scan(quick/full scan),U can even limit usage of cpu during scan.
  
  

  DEFAULT ACTION :

  
  

  By this option,u can set permanent action for security threats,while MSE do it automatically.

  
  

  REAL TIME PROTECTION :

  
  

  Plz be ensure that this check box is ticked for complete protection. 

  
  

  
  
  
  
  

  EXCLUDING FILES AND LOCATIONS :

  
  

  Excluding files may speed up scan,but make sure that files are not infected.

  
  

   EXCLUDE FILE TYPES :

  
  

  you may even exclude some file types like video,audio files.since mostly these files are wont get infected 

  
  

    ADVANCED :

  Here by default,the options like scan for archives,removable disk will be enabled,u can change it for your preference. 

   MAPS :

  Microsoft Active protection service will report malware and other form of potentially unwanted activity to microsoft automatically depending upon your membership.

  
  
  
  

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FREE SOFTWARE FOR PC

Here i gonna add some software,which are very essential for the basic use of your pc.

NOTE : for downloading,click the title of the software.

1)  CCLEANER  - A very essential software which cleans your pc and protect your privacy online and makes   your computer faster and more secure by fixing some registry issues.

2)  REVO UNINSTALLER - An advanced uninstaller which scans for the leftover after removal for an application.It's hunter mode makes the uninstall process quick with ease of use

3) VLC PLAYER - A fabulous player which supports most media formats related to pc,mobile,ipod etc its supports various skins which Makes your player attractive.

4) CHROME BROWSER -  The world popular web browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster,safer and easier.

5) PICASA - A pictorial software that helps you instantly find,edit and share all pictures on your pc.It also makes advanced editing simple by putting one click fixes and powerful effects at your fingertips.

6) RECUVA - This software enables you to restore files that have been accidentally deleted from your computer.

7) FOXIT READER - A pdf reader with incredible small size,fast launch speed and has rich feature set like text convertor,annotation tool etc.

8) WINRAR - An archiving software that completely supports rar  and zip archives,it makes smaller archives than the other archivers.

9) SMART DEFRAG 2 - A disk defragment utility which enables top performance for hard drives.

10) UTORRENT - The most popular torrent client for faster downloading,easy to use and to play video while downloading etc

11)  CD BURNER XP -  A smart application to burn CDs and DVDs,including Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs,It also feature to create ISOs,as well as multilanguage Interface.

12) OBJECTDOCK 2 - A most popular desktop enhancement program that add a skinnable dock to your desktop

13) GOOGLE TALK - A chat messenger with features like voice chat,voice mail and notification at your desktop.