Windows Timeline – Quick View in Bullet Points
Table of Contents
- 1981: MS-DOS – Foundation for early Windows versions.
- 1985: Windows 1.0 – First GUI over MS-DOS.
- 1987: Windows 2.0 – Improved memory and graphics support.
- 1990: Windows 3.0 – Enhanced GUI and multitasking.
- 1992: Windows 3.1 – Adds TrueType fonts and multimedia support.
- 1995: Windows 95 – Start Menu, taskbar, and plug-and-play support.
- 1998: Windows 98 – Better hardware support and internet functionality.
- 2000: Windows 2000 – Windows NT architecture, improved security.
- 2001: Windows XP – Modern UI, improved performance, and security.
- 2007: Windows Vista – Aero Glass UI and User Account Control (UAC).
- 2009: Windows 7 – Refined interface, better performance.
- 2012: Windows 8 – Tile-based Start Screen and focus on touch.
- 2013: Windows 8.1 – Reintroduced Start button and more customization.
- 2015: Windows 10 – Free upgrade, Start Menu, Cortana, and Edge browser.
- 2017: Windows 10 Creators Update – 3D tools, Game Mode, and Mixed Reality.
- 2021: Windows 11 – Redesigned UI, centered Start Menu, virtual desktops.
- 2022: Windows 11 Updates – Enhanced security, Android app support, DirectStorage.
- 2025 and Beyond: Future Windows – Focus on AI, cloud services, and AR/VR.