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Windows 1.0
MS DOS commands are now starting to be a thing in the past and now you just move a mouse to point and click your way through screens. Windowa 1.0 introduces the drop-down menus, scroll bars, icons, and dialog boxes that make programs easier to learn and use. Now you're able to switch among several programs without having to quit and restart each one. -
Windows 2.0
Windows 2.0 offers improved graphics support, and now you can overlap windows, control the screen layout, and use keyboard shortcuts to speed up your work. Some software developers wrote their first Windows based programs for Windows 2.0. -
Windows 3.0
With Windows 3.0, you can now have significantly better performance, advanced graphics with 16 colors, and improved icons. Floppy Discs were introduced to install WIndows software and games such as Solitaire, and Minesweeper were now playable on Windows 3.0. -
Windows NT
Nothing new, but this operating system was the first advanced operating system to be built from scratch. -
Windows 95
Windows 95 has built-in Internet support, dial-up networking, and new Plug and Play capabilities that make it easy to install hardware and software. The 32-bit operating system also offers enhanced multimedia capabilities, more powerful features for mobile computing, and integrated networking. -
Windows 98
With Windows 98, information can be easily found on your PC. Other improvements include the ability to open and close programs more quickly, and support for reading DVD discs and (USB) devices. The Quick Launch bar was then introduced, which lets you run programs without having to browse the Start menu or look for them on the desktop. -
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows 2000 adds major improvements in reliability, ease of use, Internet compatibility, and support for mobile computing. Windows 2000 Professional also simplifies hardware installation by adding support for a wide variety of new Plug and Play hardware, including advanced networking and wireless products such as, USB devices, IEEE 1394 devices, and infrared devices. -
Windows Me
Windows Me offers numerous music, video, and home networking enhancements and reliability improvements compared to previous versions. Also System Restore, Movie Maker, and Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 technologies were all introduced in Windows Me. -
Windows Xp
Windows XP offers enhanced reliability, security, and performance. With a fresh visual design, Windows XP includes features for business and advanced home computing, including remote desktop support, an encrypting file system, system restore, advanced networking features, Windows Messenger, and Remote Assistance. -
Windows Vista
Windows Vista had the strongest security system yet. User Account Control helps prevent potentially harmful software from making changes to your computer. Windows Vista also features enhancements to Windows Media Player. Windows Vista also offers a new design. Borders around windows were introduced. The start button was re-designed and Windows Vista introduces new editions that each have a different features. -
Windows 7
Windows 7 includes new ways to work with windows. These features are Snap, Peek, and Shake. The purposeof them is to improve functionality and make the interface more fun to use. It also marks the debut of Windows Touch, which lets touchscreen users browse the web, flip through photos, and open files and folders. -
Windows 8
Windows 8 introduces a totally new interface that works smoothly for both touch and mouse and keyboard. It features a Start screen with tiles that connect to people, files, apps, and websites. Windows 8 also includes enhancements of the familiar Windows desktop, with a new taskbar and streamlined file management.
