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Major points in the history of Microsoft Windows


Recently, Microsoft announced that Windows 10 will be the final version of the Windows operating system. Although, future updates would continue to roll in but these will have the Windows 10 label. In short, Microsoft has made it clear that Windows 10 will be the last operating system. The company has provided users with some of the most advanced PC operating systems for many years.

However, as far as knowing about the earlier version of windows operating system goes; there are few users who know when Microsoft started on this path. How did Microsoft produce one of the easiest-to-use PC and laptop OS? How did Microsoft managed to grab millions of users worldwide?
This article will be a short trip down memory lane about how Microsoft started from a minor operating system developer and managed to make it the best OS.

1.     The Microsoft Windows 1.0
 Image result for 1.     The Microsoft Windows 1.0
Released on November 20th, 1985; Windows 1.0 replaced the MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System) till Windows 95. The Windows 1.0 ran on the top of MS-DOS and didn’t totally replace it. In this version, users could point and click in a window using a mouse. The Microsoft Windows 1.0 was known as an Interface Manager than an operating system.

2.                 Microsoft Windows 2.0

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Windows 2.0 was released on December 9th, 1987 with better graphics including the ability of overlapping the earlier 1.0 version. This version of Microsoft OS introduced the users to desktop icons and keyboard shortcuts. A number of other applications including the Control Panel, Notepad, Microsoft Word and Excel were also made available in Windows 2.0.

3.                 Windows 3.0/3.1

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The Windows 3.0 was released in May 22nd 1990 with 3.1 rolling out in March 1st, 1992. A notable feature with Windows 3.0 was the speed; it ran faster on the new Intel 386 chip with improved GUI. Windows 3 was one of the first big-selling Microsoft OS, with more than 10 million sold copies. It included a Print Manager, File Manager and Program Manager.


4.                 Windows 95

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The Windows 95 was released on August 24th 1995 and replaced both Windows 3.1 and MS-DOS. This established Microsoft’s dominant role in the computer industry and also introduced a huge marketing campaign that captivated every computer user. The Windows 95 version came with a Start button along with Internet Support, Plug-and-Play capabilities making it easier to install software and hardware. This achieved a huge success with 7 million copies sold in the first five weeks of sale.

5.                 Microsoft Windows 98/Windows Millennium Edition/ Windows 2000

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Released between 1998 and 2000, these three version of the Windows OS were a lineup of Microsoft and built on Windows 95. Windows ME (Millennium Edition) did not do that well, but Windows 2000 was a success with the change in technology aligning more with the Microsoft Server.

6.                 Windows XP

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XP was introduced on October 25th, 2001 and replaced the Windows 2000 operating system. This was known as the “Superstar of the lineup” and the best feature is that it is still used on many computer systems. Windows XP is the most popular Microsoft OS after Windows 7 OS. It has hit a record sale of 1 billion copies, thereby making it one of the most successful Microsoft OS to have hit the market.

7.                 Microsoft Windows 7

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Released on October 22nd, 2009; Microsoft Windows 7 replaced Windows Vista. It was a big hit with Windows users and earned a major market share of 60%. The Windows 7 improved every area where Vista was not. It was stable, secured and graphic-friendly along with being easy-to-use.

8.                 Windows 8

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The Microsoft Windows 8 was released on October 26th, 2012; it replaced Windows Vista, XP and Windows 7 operating system. Microsoft tried to create a hybrid OS that will work on both touch and non-touch devices. Users missed the traditional Start button and this created confusion with it.

9.            Microsoft Windows 10

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The Microsoft Windows 10 replaced Windows 8, 8.1, 7, and XP after being released on July 28th, 2015. This came with a Start button and is also the last version of the MS operating system with promised future updates.

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