The basis of most Windows operating systems, whether integrated operating system foundation (Windows 1-3) or (Windows 95-ME). Only the versions of NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP and later come from without. It is a purely text-based operating system without the GUI. All commands must be typed. For example, "time" for time setting "md" for folder creation. The latest version of Microsoft DOS is the integrated 8.x. The last real DOS version, which was to buy it was 6.22 (from 1994).
The first version, 1.0, was delivered in August 1981 (!).
Minimum System: 8086/8088 or compatible CPU, 64 - 256 KB RAM
Windows 1.0x 1985
The first GUI (Graphic User Interface) by Microsoft. Instead of typing commands difficulty individually, you could now execute commands with a mouse. One achievement was the multi-tasking, the parallel running of programs. However, there was still no real, Windows was just all programs up to vote on.
Minimum System: 8088 processor at 4.7 MHz, 256 KB RAM, 2 floppy drives or hard drive, MS DOS 2.0 to 5.0
Windows 2.xx [Windows / 286, / 386] 1987
The second Windows came with a new design, the windows were now about one another rather than side by side only. For Windows / 386 is only a memory-optimized version, which is characterized by a new memory management. But only for fast 386 computer.
Minimum System: x86 processor, 512 KB RAM, floppy and hard drive, MS DOS 3.0 through 6:22
Windows 3.0x 1990
The first VGA Windows! Who says nothing VGA: A video standard with 16 colors. In addition, Windows can use more than the 640 KB large underground storage. The first time is a solitaire game here, the last time Reversi. The File Manager now recognizes CD drives, and the PC Speaker beeps are from him. It can be equipped with its own Windows background image.
Minimum System: Standard mode: 286 processor, 1 MB RAM, 6 MB hard disk; Advanced Mode 386 processor, 2 MB + RAM, 8 MB hard drive, DOS 3.1 or higher
Windows 3.1x 1992
The legendary Windows so that Microsoft managed the breakthrough! Windows is now more than 65,000 colors (SVGA) display, at last there is a real sound card support.
There were two types: Windows 3.1, which was very common, and Windows 3.11.
Minimum System: Standard mode: 286 processor, 1 MB RAM, 8 MB hard disk; Advanced Mode 386 processor, 2 + MB RAM, 10.5 MB hard drive, DOS 3.1 or higher
Windows for Workgroups 3.1x 1992
Windows 3.1 with an expanded range of network functions
Again, there were 2 types of the common Windows 3.11 for Workgroups and Windows 3.1 for Workgroups rare.
Minimum System: 386 SX CPU, 3 MB (6 MB recommended.) RAM,
15.5 MB hard disk, DOS 3.3 or higher
Windows NT 3.1 [3.1.511] 1993
The first professional operating system and also the first 32-bit Windows. It was only for high end systems! Introduction of multi-processor support and NTFS file system. There was a workstation and an Advanced Server version (to control and manage the workstations). NT is based not on DOS!
The last Service Pack No. 3
Minimum System: 386 25 MHz (. 486 33 MHz recommended), 12 MB (16 MB recommended.) RAM, 75 MB hard disk
Windows NT 3.5 [3.5.807] 1994
Improved version of Windows NT 3.1, have been improved, especially stability and resource requirements.
The last Service Pack 3
Minimum System: 386 25 MHz (. 486 33 MHz recommended), 12 MB (16 MB recommended.) RAM, 90 MB hard disk
Windows NT 3.51 [3.51.1057] 1995
Improved version of Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT, 3:51 also able to run many Windows 95 programs (including Office 97, etc.).
The last service pack is No. 5
Minimum System: 386 25 MHz (. 486 33 MHz recommended), 12 MB (16 MB recommended.) RAM, 90 MB hard disk
Windows 95 [4.00.950] 1995
Code-named "Chicago" operating system, a true 32-bit created for the home user. It has also created a new surface, as the center of the " Desktop "has the user himself can make any. Programs on the new Start menu start ".
Minimum System: 386 DX, 4 MB (8 MB recommended.) RAM, 40 MB hard disk, CD-ROM or floppy drive
Windows 95 A [OSR 1; 4.00.950A] 1995
Small improvements over Windows 95 This version can also be achieved with the Service Pack 1 for Windows 95 (original).
Minimum System: 386 DX, 4 MB (8 MB recommended.) RAM, 40 MB hard disk, CD-ROM or floppy drive
Windows 95 B [OSR 2; 4.00.1111B; ORS 1.2 4.03.12.14 B] 1996
Again, more improvements, there is now a USB support , however, must be installed from the awkward and the new FAT32 file system, the partitions to 2000 GB 2 GB of place can.
Minimum System: 386 DX, 4 MB (8 MB recommended.) RAM, 40 MB hard disk, CD-ROM or floppy drive
Windows NT 4.0 [4.00.1381] 1996
The Professional operating system that was used primarily in corporate networks, went into a new round. In addition to numerous improvements, it now has the look of Windows 95
The last service pack is No. 6. It was another workstation and server versions.
Minimum System. 486 25 MHz, 12 MB, 16 MB RAM recommended, 110 MB hard disk, CD-ROM
Windows 95 C [OSR 2.5; 4.03.1214C] 1997
The last Windows 95 Besides improving the USB support runs the Internet with one major steps: the Active Desktop.
Minimum System: 386 DX, 4 MB (8 MB recommended.) RAM, 40 MB hard disk, CD-ROM or floppy drive
Windows 98 [10/04/1998] 1998
Windows 95 has been refreshed. In addition to many Internet functions, came into more gadgets. Similarly, the hardware support has been extended.
Minimum System: 486 DX 66 MHz, 16 MB RAM, 295 MB hard disk, CD-ROM
Windows 98 SE [Second Edition, Second Edition; 4.10.2222A] 1999
Mainly an updated Windows 98, Windows components, it was some new version, and in the Firewire port and DSL modems are now supported.
Minimum System: 486 DX 66 MHz, 24 MB RAM, 315 MB hard disk, CD-ROM
Windows 2000 [5.00.2195] 2000
New edition of the NT series, with a new interface design and hardware control. It is considered very accident-proof. There are again various versions of the workstation, on the server, the Advanced Server version.
The last Service Pack 4
Minimum system requirements: Pentium 133 MHz, 32 MB RAM, 650 MB hard disk, CD-ROM
Windows ME [Millennium, 4.90.3000] 2000
A revamped Windows 98, which looks like Windows 2000. It tries to hide his DOS based, it is also the last version of Windows, DOS and brings needed.
Minimum system requirements: Pentium 150 MHz, 32 MB RAM, 400 MB hard disk, CD-ROM
Windows XP [5.1.2600] 2001
There are two versions: Home and Professional, the Home version has fewer features than the Professional Network. The operating system is totally tuned to multimedia, but should be stable. It is the fusion product of the Home and Professional operating systems Windows 9x and NT/2000. It has a new surface. In subsequent years, in addition to an appropriate server appear also special versions for Tablet PCs, multimedia computer, 64-bit version and the starter edition for emerging markets.
The operating system must be activated at Microsoft! Otherwise it will not start after 30 days. See operating system versions sale!
2003 saw the release of the appropriate server, with the logical name: Windows Server 2003.
The Current Service Pack 3
Minimum system requirements: Pentium II 300 MHz, 128 MB RAM, 1500 MB hard drive, CD-ROM
Windows Vista [6.0.6000] 2006
Vista's most obvious new feature is probably the 3D Aero Glass interface. But many changes "under the hood" can be found. Some features such as IE 7.0 and Media Player 11 released for XP, others, such as DirectX 10 not. 2008 appeared the appropriate Windows Server 2008.
The latest Service Pack is the No. 2
Minimum System: 800 MHz CPU, 512 MB RAM recommended, 9000 MB hard drive, DVD-ROM. is DirectX 9.0 graphics card
Windows 7 [6.1.7600] 2009
An improved version of Vista, it will entail in addition to a renewed Aero interface, Internet Explorer 8.0 and DirectX 11. Also implemented is support for multi-touch devices. The appropriate server, the Server 2008 R2 are, to be published not in a 32-bit version.
Minimum System: 1000 MHz CPU, 1024 MB RAM recommended, 16,000 MB of hard drive, DVD-ROM. is DirectX 9.0 graphics card
Windows 8 2012??
About the successor to Windows 7 even rumors are still very thin. There is the presumption that there should be an App Store, and the general statement for increased speed, especially at boot time and start from standby modes.
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