[Grammar] On Windows or In Windows

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I'm writing Tech articles.
I have a simple question.
Which one is correct in Windows or on Windows?
 

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Please give us a complete sentence to consider so we can give you a good answer.

Ask Which one is correct, "in Windows" or "on Windows"?
 

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I think it depends on the context. Both could be correct. Could you give us some examples?
 

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In Windows OS, you can install programs
I've installed it on Windows.

Are these sentences correct?
 

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I'd write:

You can install programs on computers running the Windows operating system.
I've installed this program on a Windows PC
or ​I've installed it under Windows.
 

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I suggest you use 'on' in both places.

In most cases I would use on, but I think in is fine in the first with that word order.
 
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