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Windows 10 Pro Overview
Windows 10 is a series of personal computer operating systems manufactured by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. The successor to Windows 8.1, it was released in production on July 15, 2015, and in retail sales on July 29, 2015. Windows 10 constantly receives new versions that are available to users at no additional cost. Devices in an enterprise environment can receive these updates at a slower rate or use long-term support phases that only receive critical updates, such as security patches, during the ten-year extended support life.
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 applications can be designed to run on multiple Microsoft product families with nearly identical code. PC, Tablets, Smartphones, Embedded Systems, Xbox One, Surface Hub and Mixed Reality. The Windows user interface has been revised to handle transitions between a mouse-oriented interface and a touchscreen-optimized interface based on available input devices—especially on 2-in-1 PCs, both interfaces include an updated Start menu that includes traditional Windows elements. 7. Start menu with Windows 8 tiles Windows 10 also introduced the Microsoft Edge web browser, a virtual desktop system, a window and desktop management feature called Task View, support for fingerprint authentication and facial recognition, new security features for enterprise environments and DirectX. 12