Windows is an operating system made by Microsoft. It helps you use a computer. Most new computers come with Windows already installed.

With Windows, you can do many things. You can browse the internet, check emails, edit photos, listen to music, and play games. Many offices also use Windows for work. It has tools like calendars, word processors, and spreadsheets.

Microsoft launched Windows in the 1980s. Since then, there have been many versions. Some popular ones are Windows XP (2001), Windows Vista (2007), Windows 7 (2009), Windows 8 (2012), and Windows 10 (2015).

This tutorial teaches the basics of Windows. You will learn to use the desktop, open files, and resize windows. It applies to different Windows versions, but some details may change.

Windows 8 is different from other versions. But if you have Windows 8, you can upgrade to Windows 10. Windows 10 is easier to use and works more like older versions. If you use Windows 8, check both this tutorial and the Windows 8 tutorial.