: Windows 11 is the most secure version but has stricter hardware requirements , including the TPM 2.0 chip, which many older Windows 7 or 8-era PCs do not have [5, 16].

Features a centered taskbar, TPM 2.0 security requirements , and AI "Copilot" integration [16, 23, 29].

Unified the experience across devices; reintroduced the Start menu [30, 33]. Active

If you are still using an older version, Microsoft recommends moving to Windows 11 to maintain security.

Known for high stability and a consistent user interface [17, 36]. Ended (Jan 2023)

: While Windows 7 and 10 prioritized a traditional desktop experience, Windows 8 took a radical shift toward touchscreens. Windows 11 offers a redesigned, "pretty shell" on top of Windows 10's foundation [5, 26].