5. Getting to Know Windows 10—If You’ve Used Windows Before
In This Chapter
• Windows 10 for Windows 8/8.1 Users
• Windows 10 for Windows 7 Users
Windows 10 is the latest version of Windows, the operating system from Microsoft that’s been driving personal computers since the late 1980s. It’s a considerable improvement over the previous version (Windows 8) and a worthwhile upgrade if you’re using any older version of Windows.
A Short History of Windows
If you’ve recently purchased a new PC, the version of Windows on your PC is probably Windows 10. Microsoft has released different versions of Windows over the years, and Windows 10 (released ...
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