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Languages Used for Windows Programs

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I need to know what languages are used in the implementation and programming of Windows 95 et al. (Windows 98, Windows NT, and Windows 2000). Any help or referrals would help me greatly.

Answer:
Win32 systems are written mostly in C. Higher-level components (e.g., Web browsers, compilers, Outlook, Office, and similar utilities) are mostly written in C++. Some low-level, time-critical components are written in Assembly.

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