Over 200 MILLION devices have already downloaded Windows 10 - Microsoft

Software giant Microsoft has made the announcement that its Windows 10 operating system is now active in over 200 million devices worldwide. These includes PC's, Tablets and Smartphones according to the Company and that Windows 10 remains its fastest adoption in history.

Microsoft stated that the uptake of the new operating system is 140% faster than it was when Windows 7 launched and a massive 400% improvement on Windows 8.

However, the goal for the new operating system as stated by Microsoft is to have it running on one billion devices within two to three years. Roll-out of the new OS has been highly visible, with some users getting frustrated at the repeated prompts appearing on their desktop screens.

Part of the appeal of the update is that it was made available for free for users of Windows 7 or Windows 8. Although that offer is slated to run out this year.

The new operating system will be the first to work across all Windows-powered devices, from smartphones to tablets and desktop computers, as well as its gaming device, Xbox One games console.

The Company has also introduced a new web browser - Edge - to replace the popular Internet Explorer, while its voice assistant Cortana will also move to desktop computers for the first time.

The much accepted Start menu, which was removed in Windows 8 to much public outcry, is also making a return in the new OS, as Microsoft looks to modernise and appeal to a new range of customers.