Best Answer: What Programming Language Does Microsoft Windows Use?
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Microsoft’s Windows kernel is developed mostly in C, with some parts in assembly language. For decades, the world’s most used operating system, with about 90 percent of the market share, has been powered by a kernel written in C.

Is Windows written in C or C++?

For those who care about such things: Many have asked whether Windows is written in C or C++. The answer is that – despite NT’s Object-Based design – like most OS’, Windows is almost entirely written in ‘C’. Why? C++ introduces a cost in terms of memory footprint, and code execution overhead.

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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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