Windows 1.0
Windows 1.0
1985 · Version 1.01
The first publicly released version of Microsoft Windows.
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Windows 95
One of the most influential Windows releases ever made. The Start button, taskbar and Start menu changed desktop computing.
Archive Statistics
Operating Systems
12+
Historical Era
1985–Present
Major Releases
40+
Archive Type
Digital
Operating System Archive
Browse historical Windows releases.
Windows 2.0
Windows 2.0
1987 · Version 2.03
Introduced overlapping windows, improved graphics and expanded application support.
Windows 3.x
Windows 3.x
1990–1994
A major step forward that helped Windows become a mainstream desktop environment.
Windows 95
Windows 95
1995 · 4.00
Introduced the Start menu, taskbar and a major redesign of the Windows desktop.
Windows 98
Windows 98
1998 · 4.10
Expanded hardware support and Internet-focused features defined this release.
Windows Me
Windows Me
2000 · 4.90
The final consumer Windows release based on the Windows 9x architecture.
Windows 2000
Windows 2000
2000 · NT 5.0
A professional NT-based Windows release focused on reliability and networking.
Windows XP
Windows XP
2001 · NT 5.1
A legendary Windows release combining the consumer and NT product lines.
Windows Vista
Windows Vista
2006 · NT 6.0
Introduced Aero, a redesigned visual system and significant security changes.
Windows 7
Windows 7
2009 · NT 6.1
A refined Windows release known for its performance, stability and Aero interface.
Windows 8
Windows 8
2012 · NT 6.2
Introduced the Start screen and a touch-focused interface.
Windows 10
Windows 10
2015 · NT 10.0
Returned the Start menu while introducing Windows as a continuously updated platform.
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Classic Windows
Windows 1.x through Windows 3.x
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Home and mainstream Windows releases
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Windows NT
Professional NT-based releases
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Modern Era
Windows 7 and newer
Windows Timeline
A quick journey through four decades of Windows.
1985
Windows 1.0
The first retail Windows release launches.
1990
Windows 3.0
Windows becomes significantly more popular.
1995
Windows 95
The Start button and taskbar arrive.
1998
Windows 98
Windows expands hardware and Internet support.
2000
Windows 2000 / Me
Two different Windows architectures target different audiences.
2001
Windows XP
The NT architecture reaches the mainstream consumer market.
2006
Windows Vista
Aero and major security improvements arrive.
2009
Windows 7
A polished and highly popular Windows generation launches.
2012
Windows 8
The Start screen and touch-oriented interface debut.
2015
Windows 10
Microsoft introduces Windows as a continually updated platform.
About Windows Old Archive
Windows Old Archive is a fictional historical archive interface dedicated to exploring the evolution of Microsoft Windows. It organizes releases by era, architecture, features and historical significance.
This website is an independent fan-made archive interface and is not affiliated with Microsoft Corporation.
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