Windows 1.0 to 8

1985 Windows 1.0


The First Version of Microsoft Windows, Windows 1.0, with simple applicationsand the concept of multitasking on PC 
1987 Windows 2.0


The Second Version of Windows, Windows 2.0 with some fixes and the ControlPanel. 
1988 Windows 2.1


The Second Version of Windows with some additions, and some fixes, Windows 2.1,the Paint software is seen in this one! 
1990 Windows 3.0


The Third Version of Windows, Windows 3.0, featuring the File Manager andProgram Manager, replacing the old MS DOS based File and Program Managers. 
1992 Windows 3.1



The later released upgraded version of Windows 3.0, which had support for32-bit Disk Access, Personalization options and had the Minesweeper game forthe first time. 
1995 Windows 95


Windows 95, the changed look, the new interface and the beginning of the formof Windows which we see now. Enhanced Graphics and better CommunicationPrograms.
1998 Windows 98


Windows 98, one of the most successful versions of Windows till now, thisversion of Windows can still be seen in some PCs even today. With ExtendedSoftwares, better Performance, this Version was the first milestone in the pathof the development of Windows. 
2000 Windows ME


Windows ME or Windows Millenium Edition, though not a very popular version ofWindows, but still it had some better tools and performance than the previousones in some cases. 
2001 Windows XP


Windows XP, the Daddy of all versions of Windows, the most popular version ofwindows even today. Windows XP is still used today because of its unmatchedperformance, tools and interface. This has been the best version of Windowstill the arrival of Windows 7. 
2006 Windows Vista


Windows Vista, though it didn’t go so well in the public, but still its agood version of Windows specially for the interface the Windows Aeroâ„¢ Effect,making the Window Transparency work like magic. 
2009 Windows 7


Windows 7, the best version of Windows till date. With the new and advancedfeatures such as the Superbar, this version of Windows created anothermilestone for Microsoft after Windows 98 and Windows XP. Windows 7 features anunbeatable user interface, and powerful tools that makes it the best among therest. 
2012 Windows 8



Windows 8, to be released in the late 2012. The interface of Windows 8 as seenat the D9 Conference. A better version of Windows as proposed by Microsoft,with the changed User Interface.