Windows Evolution: 2001-2017

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Make a presentation about window 2001-2017

Overview of Microsoft Windows from XP (2001) to 10 (2015), featuring release timeline, key innovations (Start menu, Aero UI), market stats, feature evolution, and vision for hybrid AI future.

December 15, 20259 slides
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Slide 1 - Microsoft Windows 2001-2017

This title slide, named "Microsoft Windows 2001-2017," features the main text "Windows Evolution: 2001-2017." The subtitle describes key releases, features, and impact from the XP launch to Windows 10.

Windows Evolution: 2001-2017

From XP Launch to Windows 10 – Key Releases, Features & Impact

Source: Windows OS evolution presentation

Speaker Notes
Cover evolution from XP to Windows 10, key releases, features, impact.
Slide 1 - Microsoft Windows 2001-2017
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Slide 2 - Presentation Agenda

This agenda slide outlines a presentation on Windows evolution from 2001 to 2017. It lists sections including Introduction (overview), Timeline (key releases), Key Versions (milestones), Features & Stats (innovations and adoption), and Conclusion (insights and outlook).

Presentation Agenda

  1. Introduction
  2. Overview of Windows evolution from 2001 to 2017

  3. Timeline
  4. Chronological history of key Windows releases

  5. Key Versions
  6. Major versions and their significant milestones

  7. Features & Stats
  8. Highlighting innovations and adoption statistics

  9. Conclusion

Summary of insights and future outlook Source: Windows 2001-2017

Slide 2 - Presentation Agenda
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Slide 3 - Release Timeline

This slide outlines Microsoft's Windows release timeline from 2001 to 2015. It highlights XP's stable GUI, Vista's Aero and security, Windows 7's speed and popularity, Windows 8's touch UI, and Windows 10's Start menu with Cortana.

Release Timeline

2001: Windows XP Released Microsoft launched Windows XP, offering a fresh GUI, stability, and better multimedia support. 2007: Windows Vista Introduced Windows Vista debuted with Aero interface, enhanced security via UAC, despite initial performance critiques. 2009: Windows 7 Launched Windows 7 improved on Vista with superior speed, usability, and became highly popular worldwide. 2012: Windows 8 Debuted Windows 8 featured touch-optimized Metro UI and Start screen for modern devices. 2015: Windows 10 Released Windows 10 restored Start menu, added Cortana, and supported universal apps across devices.

Slide 3 - Release Timeline
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Slide 4 - Windows XP (2001)

Windows XP, released in 2001, boasted the longest support lifespan of over 13 years, introduced the iconic Start menu, and achieved dominant market share. However, it was plagued by major security flaws.

Windows XP (2001)

  • Longest support lifespan: over 13 years
  • Introduced iconic Start menu
  • Plagued by major security flaws
  • Achieved dominant market share
Slide 4 - Windows XP (2001)
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Slide 5 - Windows Vista & 7 (2007-2009)

Windows Vista (2007-2009) introduced the Aero UI and User Account Control (UAC). Windows 7 was best-reviewed and highly stable, featuring enhanced security and boosted gaming performance.

Windows Vista & 7 (2007-2009)

  • Vista introduced Aero UI and UAC
  • Windows 7: best-reviewed, highly stable
  • Enhanced security features
  • Boosted gaming performance
Slide 5 - Windows Vista & 7 (2007-2009)
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Slide 6 - Windows 8 & 10 (2012-2015)

Windows 8 (2012) introduced Metro UI with tile-based, touch-focused design for tablets and PCs, replacing the Start button with a full-screen Start screen and emphasizing gestures over mouse. Windows 10 (2015) offered a hybrid desktop-touch UI, added Cortana and Edge browser, provided free upgrades from prior versions, and restored the Start menu with search.

Windows 8 & 10 (2012-2015)

Windows 8Windows 10
Introduced Metro UI (tile-based, touch-focused) for tablets and PCs. Removed traditional Start button/menu, replaced with full-screen Start screen. Emphasized gestures over mouse.Hybrid UI blending desktop and touch. Added Cortana voice assistant, Microsoft Edge browser. Offered free upgrades from Win7/8/8.1. Restored Start menu with search.
Slide 6 - Windows 8 & 10 (2012-2015)
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Slide 7 - Market Stats

The Market Stats slide highlights peak market shares for Windows versions: XP at 76% (highest penetration), Windows 7 at 60%, and Windows 10 at over 70% by 2017. It also notes billions of security updates delivered.

Market Stats

  • 76%: XP Peak Share
  • Highest market penetration

  • 60%: Win7 Peak Share
  • 70%+: Win10 by 2017
  • Billions: Updates Delivered
  • Security patches sent

Slide 7 - Market Stats
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Slide 8 - Key Features Evolution

The "Key Features Evolution" slide displays a grid of major Windows innovations across versions, from XP to Windows 10. It highlights XP Media Center for media playback, Vista/7 DirectX 11 for gaming, Windows 8 App Store, Windows 10 Continuum for seamless phone-desktop switching, and Updates as Service for continuous updates.

Key Features Evolution

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Slide 8 - Key Features Evolution
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Slide 9 - Conclusion

The conclusion slide titled "Conclusion" states: "Windows: Desktop to Hybrid AI Future." It urges viewers to "Embrace Windows 11 innovations today!"

Conclusion

Windows: Desktop to Hybrid AI Future.

Embrace Windows 11 innovations today!

Source: Windows 2001-2017 Presentation

Speaker Notes
Windows evolved from desktop to hybrid OS. Focus on security, cloud, AI. Future: Windows 11.
Slide 9 - Conclusion
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