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	'''Microsoft Corporation''' is an American multinational technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. It is best known for its Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office productivity suite.		'''Microsoft Corporation''' is an American multinational technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. It is best known for its Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office productivity suite.

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	'''Microsoft Corporation''' is an American multinational technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. It is best known for its Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office productivity suite.		'''Microsoft Corporation''' is an American multinational technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. It is best known for its Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office productivity suite.

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Warkeyash: Created page with "{{Infobox | title = Microsoft | image = Microsoft_logo.png | caption = Logo of Microsoft | type = Public company | founded = April 4, 1975 | founders = Bill Gates, Paul Allen | hq = Redmond, Washington, United States | products = Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, Xbox, Surface, LinkedIn | website = https://www.microsoft.com }} '''Microsoft Corporation''' is an American multinational technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells comput..."

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{{Infobox
| title = Microsoft
| image = Microsoft_logo.png
| caption = Logo of Microsoft
| type = Public company
| founded = April 4, 1975
| founders = Bill Gates, Paul Allen
| hq = Redmond, Washington, United States
| products = Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, Xbox, Surface, LinkedIn
| website = https://www.microsoft.com
}}

'''Microsoft Corporation''' is an American multinational technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. It is best known for its Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office productivity suite.

Microsoft is one of the world's largest and most influential technology companies and is considered a major contributor to the personal computing revolution.

== History ==
Microsoft was founded on April 4, 1975, by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. The company initially focused on developing software for early personal computers.

In 1985, Microsoft released Windows, a graphical operating system that later became the dominant desktop platform worldwide. During the 1990s and 2000s, Microsoft expanded into office software, enterprise solutions, gaming, and internet services.

== Products and Services ==
Microsoft produces a wide range of technology products and services including:

* Windows operating system
* Microsoft Office productivity software
* Azure cloud computing platform
* Xbox gaming consoles
* Surface personal computers
* LinkedIn professional networking platform

== Windows ==
Windows is Microsoft's flagship operating system and is used on millions of personal computers around the world. It provides a graphical interface, multitasking capabilities, and support for thousands of applications.

== Microsoft Office ==
Microsoft Office is a suite of productivity applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. It is widely used in businesses, schools, and homes.

== Cloud Computing ==
Microsoft Azure is the company’s cloud computing platform, offering infrastructure, platform, and software services to organizations globally.

== Gaming ==
Microsoft entered the gaming industry with the launch of the Xbox console in 2001. The Xbox brand includes gaming consoles, services, and studios.

== Corporate Affairs ==
Microsoft operates worldwide with offices and data centers in many countries. The company invests heavily in research and development and focuses on areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and sustainability.

== See also ==
* [[Windows]]
* [[Bill Gates]]
* [[Cloud computing]]
* [[Operating system]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
* https://www.microsoft.com

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