Which programming language(s) were used to code Windows Vista?
Windows – What programming language was Windows Vista programmed in
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Best Answer
Well, the Windows kernel is still almost entirely C. However, there are different aspects that use C++, say some parts of the shell and so forth. The core is C. Other languages, perhaps even .NET might be used in some corners for certain applications but C is the OS language of choice in Windows.