Windows 1.0 (1985)

The first version of Windows provided a new software environment for the development and exploitation of applications, screens and bitmap mouse pointer devices. Before Windows, PC users of MS-DOS ®, input method command at the command prompt C (C: \). With Windows, the user moves the mouse to point and click their way through tasks, such as applications.

In addition, Windows users can underway between several applications simultaneously. The product contains a number of desktop applications, including MS-DOS file management program, a calendar, card file, notepad, calculator, clock, telecommunications and programmes contributed to the user management of daily activities.

Windows 2.0 (1987)

Windows 2.0 advantage of improving the processing speed of Intel 286 processors, memory size and interpersonal communication skills application allows Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE). With improved care graphics, users can now overlap window, the screen control the layout and use combinations of keys for quick access on Windows operations. Many developers wrote his first Windows-based applications for this version.

Windows 3.0 (1990)

The third major version of Windows platform Microsoft offers better performance advanced graphics with 16 colors and full support of more powerful Intel processors 386. A new wave of 386 PCs contributed to the popularity of Windows 3.0, a wide range of features and functions, including:

Program Manager, File Manager and Print Manager.

A rewritten environmental application development.

A better series of icons Windows.

Windows NT 3.1 (1993)

When Microsoft Windows NT ® has been the manufacturing sector, July 27, 1993, Microsoft responded to a milestone: the completion of a project launched in the late 1980s, construction of a new operating system advanced commodities.

Windows NT was the first Windows operating system to combine care for high-end, client / server business applications with the industry leader in personal productivity applications.

Windows for Workgroups 3.11 (1993)

A set of Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups 3.11 added peer-to-peer-group work and field support network. For the first time, Windows PC network have been aware and was an integral part of the expansion Client / Server Computing Evolution.

Windows for Workgroups a Local Area Networks (LAN) and the Stand-Alone PCs and laptops. He added functions of particular interest to corporate users, as the central configuration and security much better care for Novell NetWare networks and Remote Access Service (RAS)

Windows NT Workstation 3.5 (1994)

The Windows NT Workstation 3.5 release provided that the highest level of protection, nor for applications and data. With the support of the OpenGL graphics standard to help the operating system high-end applications for software development, engineering, financial analysis, scientific and business tasks.

Windows 95 (1995)

Windows 95 was the successor of the three multi-desktop operating systems Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups and MS-DOS. 32 integrated 95-bit Windows TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) for the support of battery in the Internet, Dial-up Networking, and new plug-and-Play qualifications for users, it is sufficient ‘install the hardware and software.

The operating system also 32-bit enhanced multimedia capabilities, more powerful functions for mobile computing and integrated networks.

Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (1996)

The upgrade of Microsoft Business Desktop from operations increased user-friendliness and simplified management, plus the speed of the network and tools for developing and managing intranet. Windows NT 4.0 Workstation were among the currents of Windows 95, user interface, provided even better care of networking easier and safer access to the Internet and corporate intranets.

Windows 98 (1998)

Windows 98 was the upgrade of Windows 95 Described as an operating system, “works better best drama” Windows 98 was the first version of Windows specifically designed for consumers.

With Windows 98, users can more easily provide information on their PCs and the Internet. Other Ease-of-use improvements included the ability to open and close applications more quickly, support for DVD playback and support for Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices

Windows 98 Second Edition (1999)

Windows 98 SE, as often in short, was an incremental update on Windows 98 It offers consumers a multitude of new materials and improving the compatibility and functionality.

Users of Windows 98 SE contributed to the “online experience with the browser Internet Explorer 5.0 and the Microsoft Windows ® NetMeeting 3.0 Conferencing software. Contained In addition, Microsoft DirectX 6.1 API, provided the best support for Windows, multimedia, and offered opportunities for home use via the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)

Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) (2000)

Designed for home PC user, Windows Me offered many consumers of music, video and home networks, extensions and improved reliability.

Windows ME was the last operating system Microsoft Windows 95-based code. Microsoft has announced that all future revenues to prepare for Windows NT and Windows 2000 kernel.

Windows 2000 Professional (2000)

Windows 2000, coupled with improvements in reliability, ease of use, compatibility of the Internet and support for Mobile Computing.

Among other improvements, Windows 2000 Professional facilitates the installation of equipment support for a host of new plug-and-Play, equipment, including wireless networks and peripheral products USB, IEEE 1394 and infrared devices.

Windows XP (2001)

With the release of Windows XP in October 2001, Microsoft merged its two Windows operating systems for consumers and businesses, it brings together around Windows 2000 code base.

With Windows XP Home users can enjoy the work and music, films, messages and photos with his computer, while business users can work smarter and faster, thanks to technical support of the new technology, a new user interface and many other improvements, it is easier to use for a wide range of tasks

Windows Vista

Windows Vista is a line of Microsoft operating systems was developed for use on PCs, including home and business desktop, laptops, Tablet PC and Media Center on the spot.

Windows Vista includes many changes and new features, including an update of the graphical user interface and a visual style synchronized Windows Aero, improved search features, new multimedia tools such as Windows DVD Maker, networking and refurbished, audio, copy, display and subsystems Microsoft Windows is the name of several families of operating systems software by Microsoft. Microsoft introduced the first Windows operating environment named as in November 1985, an add-on for MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interface (GUI). The most recent version of Windows client is Windows Vista. The current version of Windows server is Windows Server 2008.

Windows 1.0 (1985)

The first version of Windows software provided a new environment for developing and running applications that use mouse and bitmap displays pointing devices. Before Windows, on PC users MS-DOS ® method of typing commands at the prompt C (C: \). With Windows users to find a mouse click and point their way through tasks, such as starting applications.

In addition, Windows users could switch between multiple applications simultaneously running. The product included a set of desktop applications, including the MS-DOS file management program, a calendar, card file, notepad, calculator, clock, and telecommunications programs, which helped users, manage day-to-day activities.

Windows 2.0 (1987)

Windows 2.0 took advantage of the improved processing speed of the Intel 286 processor, expanded memory, and inter-application communication capabilities made possible through Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE). With improved graphics, users could now support windows overlap, control screen layout, and use keyboard combinations to move rapidly through Windows operations. Many developers to their first Windows-based applications for this release.

Windows 3.0 (1990)

The third major release of the Windows platform from Microsoft offered improved performance, advanced graphics with 16 colors, and full support of the more powerful Intel 386 processor. A new wave of 386 PCs helped drive the popularity of Windows 3.0, which offered a wide range of useful features and capabilities, including:

Program Manager, File Manager, and Print Manager.

A completely rewritten application development environment.

An improved set of Windows icons.

Windows NT 3.1 (1993)

When Microsoft Windows NT was released to manufacturing on July 27, 1993, Microsoft met an important milestone: the completion of a project begun in the late 1980s to build an advanced new operating system from scratch.

Windows NT, Windows was the first to combine operating system support for high-end, client / server business applications with the industry’s leading personal productivity applications.

Windows for Workgroups 3.11 (1993)

A superset of Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups 3.11 added peer-to-peer networking domain workgroup and support. For the first time, Windows PC-based network were aware and became an integral part of the emerging client / server computing evolution.

Windows for Workgroups was used in local area networks (LAN) and on standalone and laptop computers. It added features of special interest to corporate users, such as centralized configuration and security, significantly improved support for Novell NetWare networks, and remote access service (RAS)

Windows NT Workstation 3.5 (1994)

The Windows NT Workstation 3.5 release provided the highest degree of protection yet for business critical applications and data. With support for the OpenGL graphics standard, this operating system helped power high-end applications for software development, engineering, financial analysis, scientific, and business-critical tasks.

Windows 95 (1995)

Windows 95, was the successor to the existing three general-purpose desktop operating systems from Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups, and MS-DOS. Windows 95 has integrated 32-bit TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) stack for built-in Internet support, dial-up networking, and new Plug and Play capabilities that made it easy for users to install hardware and software.

The 32-bit operating system also offered enhanced multimedia capabilities, more powerful features for mobile computing, networking and integrated.

Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (1996)

This upgrade to the Microsoft business desktop operating system brought increased ease of use and simplified management, higher network throughput, and tools for developing and managing intranets. Windows NT Workstation 4.0 included the popular Windows 95 user interface network yet provided improved support for easier and more secure access to the Internet and corporate intranets.

Windows 98 (1998)

Windows 98, that the upgrade of Windows 95 Described as an operating system that Works Better, Plays Better, “Windows 98 was the first version of Windows designed specifically for consumers.

With Windows 98, users could easily find more information on their PCs as well as the Internet. Other ease-of-use improvements included the ability to open and close applications more quickly, support for reading DVD discs, and support for universal serial bus (USB) devices

Windows 98 Second Edition (1999)

Windows 98 SE, as it was often abbreviated what incremental update to Windows 98 It offered consumers a variety of new and enhanced hardware compatibility and Internet-related features.

Windows 98 SE helped improve users’ online experience with the browser Internet Explorer 5.0, Technology and Microsoft Windows NetMeeting ® 3.0 conferencing software. It also included API ® Microsoft DirectX 6.1, which provided improved support for Windows, multimedia, and home networking capabilities offered through Internet connection sharing (ICS)

Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) (2000)

Designed for home computer users, Windows Me offered many consumers music, video, and home networking enhancements and reliability improvements.

Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft was the last operating system to be based on the code base of Windows 95. Microsoft announced that all future operating system products would be based on the Windows NT and Windows 2000 kernel.

Windows 2000 Professional (2000)

Windows 2000 added major improvements in reliability, ease of use, Internet compatibility, and support for mobile computing.

Among other improvements, Windows 2000 Professional installation simplified by adding hardware support for a wide variety of new Plug and Play hardware, including advanced and wireless networking products, USB, IEEE 1394 devices, and infrared devices.

Windows XP (2001)

With the release of Windows XP in October 2001, Microsoft Windows merged its two lines operating system for businesses and consumers, uniting them around the Windows 2000 code base.

With Windows XP, home users can work with and enjoy music, movies, messaging, and photos with their computer, while business users can work smarter and faster, thanks to new technical support technology, a fresh user interface, and many other improvements that make it easier to use for a wide range of tasks

Windows VISTA

Windows Vista is a line of operating systems developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, Tablet PCs and media centers.

Windows Vista contains many changes and new features, including an updated graphical user interface and visual style dubbed Windows Aero, improved searching features, new multimedia creation tools such as Windows DVD Maker, and redesigned networking, audio, print, display and sub-systems.