
Its existence was first announced in January 2011 at Consumer Electronics Show. It is part of the Windows NT family of operating systems, succeeds Windows 7 and precedes Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.ĭevelopment of this operating system started before the release of its predecessor in 2009. Windows 8 is an operating system produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, and tablets.


Users must install Windows 8.1 in order toĬontinue receiving updates and support until
