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In the months before the release of Windows 95 (1995), Microsoft distributed a floppy disk promoting the OS in various PC magazines. It contained an interactive guide showcasing 95’s new features, & the ability for users to check their hardware & software compatibility with 95. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows95
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Microsoft’s Most Valuable Professional (MVP) awards are given annually to "technology experts who passionately share their knowledge with the community". In 2017, the Windows Insider MVP award debuted to specifically honour users who contribute to the @[email protected] program. 🪟 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsInsider #MVP
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The AARD code was a “feature” in some Windows 3.1 (1992) betas. It determined if the PC ran MS-DOS or competitor DR-DOS, in which case an error showed. Microsoft’s @[email protected] said, “the user is supposed to feel uncomfortable, suspect the problem is DR-DOS & then buy MS-DOS." #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows31
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When support for a Windows version ends, users don’t necessarily stop using it. There are many reasons, e.g. hardware/software compatibility, better performance or personal preference. Now Windows 8.1 (2013) is unsupported, where’s it still used? More @ https://youtu.be/F79lr4ULmjM! #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows8 #Windows81
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For the launch of Windows 8 (2012), Microsoft & @[email protected] designed the “Times Square Takeover”: for 3 days, on 39 screens, the famous New York intersection showcased the new OS. Visitors could test devices on the ground, with their content beamed to some of the massive 39 displays. 🤩 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows8
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Windows Embedded POSReady 7 is a version of Windows based on Windows 7 (2009) & designed for use in “point of service” (“POS”) devices, such as ATMs. It’ll receive extended updates (ESUs) until 24th October 2024, making it the longest-supported Windows 7-based version of Windows. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows7 #WindowsEmbedded #WindowsEmbeddedPOSReady7
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Today - 10th January 2023 - marks the true end of support for Windows 7 (2009). Since January 2020, support has only been provided to customers of Microsoft's paid Extended Security Updates program, which has now ended. Goodbye, Windows 7. 🙁 Learn more @ https://youtu.be/UMyLvR7a-og. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows7
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Windows 8 (2012) was the 1st version of Windows since Windows NT 3.51 (1995) to not have a Start button. The 1st build in which the Start button is removable is build 7899 from December 2010. Famously, it would be restored in Windows 8.1 (2013) after a backlash from users. 🚫👀 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows8 #WindowsNT351 #Windows81
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Windows RT 8.1, released on 17th October 2013, was an edition of Windows 8.1 designed for 32-bit ARM PCs. As RT was not upgradable to Windows 10 (2015), Microsoft released an update to add a Start menu to the OS. This makes RT the only edition of Windows 8/8.1 with a Start menu. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsRT #Windows8 #Windows 81
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Windows 8.1 (2013) aimed to improve the Windows 8 (2012) UX, especially for mouse/keyboard users. This famously included the return of the Start button (though not the menu). Microsoft will end support for Windows 8.1 on 10th January 2023. More @ https://youtu.be/YHhssiMo4KE! 🎱🪦👀 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows8 #Windows81
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In 1994, Microsoft debuted the Business Solutions Telecast (BST) to inform 3rd-party devs of product releases & services. The inaugral BST featured footage of what appears to be Windows Codename Cairo, an ambitious but ultimately scrapped version of Windows NT from the early 90s. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsCodenameCairo
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Microsoft spent $250m marketing Windows XP (2001), including launch events in 63 cities across the world. The UK launch took place at the Royal Festival Hall, London. It was hosted by Microsoft’s then-CEO @[email protected], who prophesised that XP would be “the Windows to beat”. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #WindowsXP #SteveBallmer #StevenBallmer
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On New Year’s Eve 1999, PC users anticipated the Millennium Bug: an issue where some OSes couldn’t recognise dates after 31/12/99, causing app/system malfunctions. Microsoft’s latest version of Windows, Windows 98 SE, was deemed “millennium compliant” & suffered no major issues. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows98 #Windows98SE #MillenniumBug #Y2KProblem #Y2K #Millennium #NewYearsEve
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The Windows 1 BYTE build is the 1st EVER known build of Windows. It was shown in December 1983’s BYTE Magazine, after Microsoft announced Windows that November. The UI is centred around a command bar at the bottom of the screen, called the “session-control layer”. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows1
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Windows 1, released on 20th November 1985, was the longest-supported version of Windows. It was declared unsupported by Microsoft as of 31st December 2001, meaning that it was eligible for support for over 16 years. 🤯 #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows1
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Contrary to popular belief, this isn’t a Blue Screen Of Death - its correct name is a Ctrl-Alt-Del Screen. Introduced in Windows 3.1 (1992), it was shown if a user pressed Ctrl+Alt+Del with no unresponsive apps to kill. It was coded by Raymond Chen, with text by Steve Ballmer. #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #RaymondChen #SteveBallmer #StevenBallmer #BSOD #BlueScreen #BlueScreenOfDeath #Windows31
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In 1988, Microsoft General Manager of Western US Sales, Dave Jaworski, explained the company’s stance on Windows: “[Windows] is a short-term product. [...] OS/2 is built for the 286 [processor] platform & beyond, & it really is the operating system & a platform for the future.” #DailyWindowsFact #Microsoft #Windows #Windows2 #OS2 #IBM
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