list of Windows versions computing Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/technology/list-of-Windows-versions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/technology/list-of-Windows-versions Written by Tara Ramanathan Assistant Technology Editor at Encyclopedia Britannica. Tara Ramanathan Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 5, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Microsoft’s Windows operating system (OS) is ubiquitous today, but how has it evolved over the years? Windows has faced stiff competition from IBM, Apple, the Linux Foundation, and other organizations that have sought to popularize their systems. However, Windows has persevered, and as of 2024 it is the most widely used OS in the world, accounting for almost 70 percent of the market. Here is a list of every version of Windows (not including minor iterations) released since its early days. The very first Windows version was somewhat successful but nothing especially memorable. Unlike other Windows versions, the software supported ...(100 of 799 words)

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