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The first version of windows. Introduced "windows" for you to use on your computer. New idea of computing "Point and Click" instead of the old style MS-DOS Commands.
Cost:$99 -
Introduces desktop Icons.
Introduces keyborad shortcuts.
Introduces Control Panel.
Introduces Overlapping Windows.
Cost:$99 -
Release of SDK, a program that allows software developers to make applications for windows.
Increases performance.
Introduces improved icons and 16 colors.
Introduces File Manager, Program Manager, and Print Manager.
Cost:$80 -
Designed for buisnesses.
Allows for more creative business applications, and faster processing.
Cost:$270 -
Release of Start Menu.
Release of TaskBar.
Added Maximize and Minimize buttons on all windows.
Cost: $210 -
Faster Closing and opening of programs.
Support for DVD's and USB drives.
Quick Launch bar (Lets you open programs from the bar rather than desktop or start meny).
Cost: $210 -
Introduced IntelliMirror Desktop Management, allows users to save desktop settings and use them on any computer on the network.
Introduces Windows Installer, a new faster way to install programs.
Updated Windows Explorer for fster easier browsing of files.
Allows user to personalize the start menu.
Cost:$200 -
Overall faster improvement than windows 2000.
Introduced the home networking wizard to allow you to set up a network.
Included Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5.
Began the windows impact into digital media with the relase of windows movie maker, Windows Image Acquisition, and Windows Media Player 7.
Cost: $210 -
New and improved Graphics and a new GUI.
ClearType: Allows faster computers to make text clearer.
Windows Explorer got new features including: Task Pane, Navigation Pane, Grouping Pane.
AutoPlay: When pluging in a media device it automatically plays. Cost: $300 -
Introduction of Windows Aero (GUI).
Introduction of Windows Defender Anti-Virus.
Speech Recognition was built into VIsta.
Windows introduced more into the digital media age, introducing mail, editing, and improved photo and video viewing software.
Parental Controls!
Cost: $159 Home Premium -
Windows Essentials: Improved Digital Media Software.
Snap: "Snap" Images to resize them on your screen easier.
Windows Taskbar: Preview, Pin, and access recent documents using the imporved functions.
Windows Touch: Touch Screen Inovation and compatibility.
Remote Streaming and Play To: Stream Media to other devices and allow other devices to stream to your computer.
Cost: $200 Home Premium -
Metro: The new start screen with live tiles, allowing you to view and select what you want.
Touch innovation: Windows 8 adds more features for touchscreen users.
Allows built in sync through your windows account to the cloud, allowing you to share images, documents, and settings.
Remote Desktop: Allows easier remote desktop access, use your computer from another computer.
Cost: $200
