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Windows 10 Pro Overview
Windows 10 is a series of personal computer operating systems produced by Microsoft as part of its 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 continually receiving new releases that are available at no additional cost to users. Devices in enterprise environments may receive these updates more slowly or use long-term support milestones that receive only major updates, such as security patches, during the ten-year extended support lifespan.
One of the most notable features of Windows 10 is support for Universal Apps, an extension of the Metro-style apps first introduced in Windows 8. Universal apps can be designed to run across a variety of Microsoft product families using nearly identical code, including PCs, tablets, smartphones, embedded systems, Xbox One, Surface Hub, and Mixed Reality. The Windows user interface has been overhauled 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 feature an updated Start menu that includes elements of the traditional Windows 7 Start menu with tiles from Windows 8. Windows 10 also introduced the Microsoft Edge web browser, a virtual desktop system, a window and desktop management feature called Task View, support for facial recognition and fingerprint login, new security features for enterprise environments, and DirectX 12.