Number 2. Windows XP
Windows XP was a personal computer operating system produced by Microsoft. It was released to manufacturing on August 24, 2001, and was generally available for retail sale on October 25, 2001. Windows XP was the successor to Windows 2000 and Windows Me, and was the first in the Windows NT family of operating systems designed for the home market.
Windows XP was a major revision of Windows, and introduced a number of new features and changes. These included:
- A new user interface that was designed to be more user-friendly and accessible.
- Improved performance and stability.
- Support for new hardware, such as USB devices and DVD drives.
- New security features, such as the Windows Firewall and the User Account Control (UAC) system.
Windows XP was a commercial success, selling over 400 million copies worldwide. It was also critically acclaimed, and was awarded numerous awards, including PC Magazine’s Editor’s Choice Award and PC World’s Editor’s Choice Award.
Support for Windows XP ended on April 8, 2014. However, it is still possible to run Windows XP on modern computers using virtualization software.
Number 3. Windows 7
