Time line of windows

  • windows 1.0

    windows 1.0
    windows 1.0 was Microsoft’s first true attempt at a graphical user interface in 16-bit. the mouse was a common computer input device. To help users become familiar with this odd input system, Microsoft included a game, Reversi.
  • windows 2.0

    windows 2.0
    The big innovation for Windows 2.0 was that windows could overlap each other, and it also introduced the ability to minimise or maximise windows .
  • windows 3.0

    windows 3.0
    Windows 3 introduced the ability to run MS-DOS programmers in windows, which brought multitasking to legacy programmers, and supported 256 color's bringing a more modern, colorful look.
  • windows 3.1

    windows 3.1
    Windows 3.1 is notable because it introduced TrueType fonts making Windows a viable publishing platform for the first time.Windows 3.1
  • windows 95

    windows 95
    Windows 95 brought the first ever Start button and Start menu. windows 95 had a new 32-bit environment, the task bar and focused on multitasking. MS-DOS still played an important role.
  • windows 98

    windows 98
    Windows 95 and brought with it IE 4, Outlook Express, Windows Address Book, Microsoft Chat and NetShow Player. Windows also introduced the back and forward buttons.
  • windows 2000

    windows 2000
    based on Microsoft’s business-orientated system Windows NT and later became the basis for Windows XP. and then became the first Windows to support hibernation.
  • Windows ME

    Windows ME
    windows ME introduced some important concepts to consumers, including more automated system recovery tools. also windows ME had Windows Media Player 7 and Windows Movie Maker all made their appearance for the first time.
  • windows XP

    windows XP
    windows XP had The Start menu and task bar got a visual overhaul, bringing the familiar green Start button, blue task bar and vista wallpaper, along with various shadow and other visual effects.
  • windows vista

    windows vista
    The problem with UAC was that it led to complacency, with people clicking “yes” to almost anything - taking security back to the pre-UAC state. It also ran slowly on older computers. PC gamers saw a boost from vista's inclusion Microsoft direct X 10 technology.
  • windows 7

    windows 7
    It was faster, more stable and easier to use, becoming the operating system most users and business would upgrade to from Windows XP, forgoing Vista entirely.
  • windows 8

    windows 8
    Windows 8 was faster than previous versions of Windows and included support for the new, much faster USB 3.0 devices. The Windows Store, which offers universal Windows apps.
  • windows 8.1

    windows 8.1
    re introduced the Start button, which brought up the Start screen from the desktop view of Windows 8.1. Users could also choose to boot directly into the desktop of Windows 8.1.
  • windows 10

    windows 10
    interesting features include the ability to switch between a keyboard and mouse mode and a tablet mode, for those computers like the Surface Pro 3.