Microsoft Windows is a computer operating system developed by Microsoft. It was first launched in 1985 as a graphical operating system built on MS-DOS.

Dec 11, 2025 · Approximately 90 percent of PCs run some version of Windows. The first version of Windows, released in 1985, was simply a GUI offered as an extension of Microsoft’s …

Sep 8, 2025 · Windows 1.0 debuted on November 20, 1985, introducing the new world of graphical user interfaces (GUI). This was the first operating system developed by Microsoft, …

Windows 1 was the first version of the Windows operating system. It was released in November 1985 and was the first attempt by Microsoft to create a graphical user interface.

Sep 7, 2025 · Bill Gates announced Microsoft Windows on November 10, 1983. Microsoft Windows 1.0 was introduced on November 20, 1985, and was initially sold for $100.00. …

Aug 26, 2025 · Here is the history of Microsoft Windows operating system and its versions, from Windows 1.0 to Windows 11. Here is a chronology of events that take you through the highlights.

Microsoft Windows was announced by Bill Gates on November 10, 1983, 2 years before it was first released. [1] Microsoft introduced Windows as a graphical user interface for MS-DOS, …

The first version of Windows, Windows 1.0, is released as a graphical operating system shell for MS-DOS, marking the beginning of the Windows operating system. Windows 2.0 is released, …

May 22, 2024 · Windows 1.0 shipped to consumers on November 20, 1985, to mark the beginning of Windows’ journey. But it was a 16-bit graphical shell that ran on MS-DOS, not a full-fledged …

Nov 6, 2024 · In this post, we’ll explore the history, key milestones, and features of Windows over the years. 1. Windows 1.0 (1985) – A Graphical Breakthrough. Windows 1.0 introduced a …