Windows is known as the most popular operating system around the world. There is no doubt that it is one of the most important products of Microsoft. The system is associated with computers in general.
Microsoft is not alone in the world of operating systems. macOS has strong competition with Apple and Chrome OS with Google, but the two systems are far from Windows in terms of user count or capabilities.
A few days ago, Microsoft celebrated the official launch of Windows 11, the latest version of the system released in 1985. In this article, we talk to you about all versions of the Windows operating system from its inception to the present.
1. Windows 1.0
As we spoke earlier, the first version of the operating system, which is considered the most popular, was released in 1985. As an update to MS-DOS, which was based on writing code without the need for a graphical interface.
This version made it possible to run applications, but more simply than we expected. In addition, they added the possibility to open more than one window at the same time, but next to each other. The system included only applications for clocks, computers, writing, and drawing.
2. Second Edition
The second version of the system was released at the end of 1987. The system was still based on MS-DOS. However, it has introduced many improvements and additions along with an overall improvement in performance.
This version gave good and smooth control of the windows with the possibility of placing some windows on top of each other. It included earlier versions of Word and Excel along with the applications available in the previous version. This system was known as the first system that required a hard disk.
3. Third Edition
Later in 1990, the third version of the operating system, Windows 3.0, was released, which provided a redesign of the user interface but was similar to the previous version in many respects.
The system offered a 3D design as much as possible compared to previous systems with a flat design. The calculator app has been greatly improved along with the introduction of several major applications such as the program manager, file manager, and task list.
The first version of Solitaire has been introduced. The system also includes the ability to play and record music professionally.
4. Windows NT 3. x version
This system had the privilege of finally coming up with standalone software architecture. While all previous versions were based on MS-DOS, this system was based on the Windows NT Kernel. It is the same software base that has ever run Windows systems.
The system came with 32-bit architecture in addition to supporting Intel processors and processors from some other companies. Support for up to 12 MB of RAM on the one hand, and support for graphics cards on the other.
This system introduced performance monitoring to monitor performance and resource consumption, disk management to check hard disks, and more. These features are still alive today.
5. Windows 95
This system, as the name suggests, was launched in 1995. It was based on a recent version of the firmware called NT 4.0. This release brought important and tangible changes and is one of the biggest and most important releases.
This is because this version introduces the taskbar feature. Thanks to this, the user was able to control applications along with the iconic Start menu, which is still an integral part of the system.
The giant Windows Explorer was introduced as a basic file management application. In addition to containing the recycle bin and user folders. This was then followed by the release of Windows 98, which came with some minor improvements.
6. Windows XP system
After the release of Windows 95, Windows 98 and then Windows 2000 were released, but these versions were modest in terms of improvements. In addition, Microsoft continued to work on the NT and MS-DOS architectures at the same time.
And then in 2001, Windows XP, one of the most important operating systems in history, was released. Microsoft has since abandoned MS-DOS. The device offered a redesigned user interface with significant improvements in the taskbar.
In addition, applications integrated into the system came, the system received successive updates until 2014, and some of them continue to be used Microsoft has fixed all the problems of the previous version in this version. It was without a doubt one of the most successful versions of the system ever. Although it was launched in 2009, millions of people use it to date.
The system brought a host of new features and features and we've all experienced them. Additionally, it carried a comprehensive version of Windows Media Player for media playback and much more. Some see it as an ideal system for gaming compared to current versions today.
7. Windows Vista
Maybe we've all experienced the Windows Vista operating system that Microsoft released in 2006. In the face of the dependence of millions on the XP version, this system could not achieve the desired success. The system is also known to be very resource-intensive.
On the other hand, the system provided a different user experience and a great interface. However, the personal computers of that period were not powerful enough to use without problems.
8. Windows 7 system
Microsoft has fixed all the problems of the previous version in this version. It was without a doubt one of the most successful versions of the system ever. Although it was launched in 2009, millions of people use it to date.
The system brought a host of new features and features and we've all experienced them. Additionally, it carried a comprehensive version of Windows Media Player for media playback and much more. Some see it as an ideal system for gaming compared to current versions.
9. Windows 8
Users did not agree that Windows 8 introduced a new design with the Metro menu to replace the popular Start menu. This system introduced the Microsoft Store app. However, the new version 8.1 with significant improvements went unnoticed before its release.
10. 10th Edition
Windows 10 is not the 10th edition. But it was associated with the number 10 because of the name, especially after Microsoft made its decision to keep this system as a stable operating system that does not change. This is starting from 2015.
Microsoft has brought together the best features of Windows 7 with new updates version 8.1. This version grouped the majority of system users. Until Microsoft announced Windows 11.
11. The era of Windows 11
Microsoft made its new system available as a free update to owners of the previous version. The company offers a wide range of new features and features as well as a complete re-design throughout the system.