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Microsoft Calculator is a Calculation Application for Microsoft Windows . It was first Copyright ed in 1981 , when Microsoft's IBM PC-DOS 1.0 was released. The relatively small sized program (112 Kilobytes in Windows XP ) is bundled with most versions of Microsoft Windows. By default, it is available by clicking the start button, selecting '''Programs''' or '''All Programs''' depending on which version of Windows is running, then selecting '''Accessories''', and finally clicking on '''Calculator'''. It is alternatively available by selecting '''Start''', '''Run...''', typing ''calc'', and pressing '''OK'''. Many recently made "multimedia keyboards" have a specialized "calculator" key, which launches Calculator by default, for the user's convenience. Calculator, despite its simple Interface and small size, can perform all of the functions of most four-function or scientific calculators. By default, the Application is in the '''Standard''' mode, and functions as a four-function calculator. By selecting '''View''', then '''Scientific''', more advanced functions are available, including Logarithm s, Numerical Base conversions, some Logical Operators , Radian , Degree and Gradians support as well as simple single-variable Statistical functions. However, it offers no support for user-defined functions or Complex Numbers , no storage variables for intermediate results (other than the classic accumulator memory of pocket calculators), no automated Polar - Cartesian coordinates conversion and lack of support for two-variables statistics, making it hard or impractical to use with many common simple Engineering , Physics or even High School tasks, despite its seemingly many functions. TRIVIA
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