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MS-DOS 5.00 Release 2A 1981-1991
MS-DOS 6x comes in the following sub-versions:
6.0 - Original with DoubleSpace 1918-1993
6.2+ - Updated DoubleSpace 1985-1996
6.21 - DoubleSpace Removed
6.22 - DoubleSpace replaced by DriveSpace 1981-1994
IBM PC DOS 2000 (PC-DOS
7.0 rev 1)
There are other minor differences which make 6.22 the best version, but you will get the same base level support from 6.0
1985 Microsoft Windows 1.1 -2/3/4/5
1986/7 Microsoft Windows 2.0
1987 Microsoft Windows 2.03
1990 Microsoft Windows 3.0
1992/3 Microsoft Windows 3.1
Microsoft Windows 3.11up (Which is a update for 3.1)
Microsoft Windows WFWG (Update With extra network features)
There is little difference between Windows 3.1 and 3.11, an
update is available. Windows for Workgroups 3.11 is only really of benefit
if you are on a network.
The 3.11 upgrade is free and used to be available for
download at the Microsoft Website. The file is called WW0981.EXE, and it
contains updated versions of: krnl386.exe
user.exe
gdi.exe
shell.dll
commdlg.dll
vtda.386
pscript.drv
Overall, 3.11 is faster and more stable. It also has a print spooler for faster printing.
If you can't find it at M$, search in google for WW0981.EXE.
There are in fact Windows versions 3.1 and 3.11 as well as Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1 and 3.11 each is an update on the 3.1 versions. Windows for Workgroups is only really of use if you plan to network windows, but will run in standalone mode!
Windows 3.1 - the 'bread and butter' version (dated
03/10/92)
Windows 3.1 for Workgroups - dated 10/08/92
Windows 3.11 - a very rare update on 3.1 (12/31/93)
Windows 3.11 for Workgroups - the other common Windows version (11/01/93)
Windows 3.11 for Workgroups with TCP/IP stack - shipped with NT 3.51 server
(05/26/95)
3.11 and 3.11 for Workgroups are completely different
versions. 3.11 has *no* network capabilities.
3.1 for Workgroups and 3.11 for Workgroups are slightly different in memory
management, 32bit access, and network installation/tools. In fact, 3.1 for
Workgroups has got an internal version # "3.11 beta".
Windows 95
To find out your version ... Right click on My Computer, select properties and the general tab.
Windows 95 (Cd or 13 floppies)
Windows 95A (Cd or 22 floppies)
Windows 95B (Cd or 22flppies) (retail and As sold with
new PC (Blank HDD only))
Windows 95C
Windows 95 Upgrade (Cd or 13 floppies + IE3.02 on 6 floppies)
If there is no
letter, then the Win95 version is SR0
if the letter is A: then the Win95 version is SR1
if the letter is B: then the Win95 version is SR2
if the letter is C: then the Win95 version is SR2.5
The 'original version of Win95 doesn't support USB
Windows 95 Companion disk (recovery disk not a setup disk)
1981-1996 11/07/95 Without USB
1981-1997 01/05/97 With USB
4.00.950 = the original version of Windows 95
4.00.950A = Windows 95A
4.00.1111* or 4.03.1212-1214* or 4.00.950B = Windows 95B
4.03.1214* or 4.00.950C = Windows 95C
Windows 98 (First Edition)
Windows 98SE (Second Edition)
Windows 98ME (Millennium Edition)
4.10.1998 = the original version of Windows 98
4.10.2222A = Windows 98SE (Second Edition)
???? = Windows 98ME (Millennium Edition)
Microsoft Windows 95 4.00.950 Original Windows 95
Microsoft Windows 95 4.00.950a Windows 95 with Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows 95 4.00.950B or 4.00.1111B Windows 95B with Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows 95c
Microsoft Windows 98 4.10.1998 Original Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 98 4.10.2222 or 2222A Windows 98 Second Edition
Release Version File dates
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Windows
95 retail, OEM 4.00.950 7/11/95
Windows
95 retail SP1 4.00.950A 7/11/95-12/31/95
OEM
Service Release 2 4.00.1111*
(4.00.950B) 8/24/96
OEM
Service Release 2.1 4.03.1212-1214*
(4.00.950B) 8/24/96-8/27/97
OEM
Service Release 2.5 4.03.1214*
(4.00.950C) 8/24/96-11/18/97
Windows
98 retail, OEM 4.10.1998 5/11/98
Windows
98 Second Edition 4.10.2222A 4/23/99
Windows
Me 4.90.3000 6/08/00
1993: Windows NT 3.1
1994: Windows NT Server 3.5
1995: Windows NT Server 3.51
1996: Windows NT Server 4.00. 1381 Service Pack1
1997: Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition
1998 Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition
2000: Windows 2000 Server Family
2002: Windows .NET Server
The Microsoft Windows .NET Server family includes four versions:
- Windows .NET Web Server. For Web serving and hosting, providing a platform for rapidly developing and deploying Web services and applications.
- Windows .NET Standard Server. For the everyday needs of businesses of all sizes, providing a solution for file and printer sharing, secure Internet connectivity, centralized desktop application deployment and rich collaboration between employees, partners, and customers.
- Windows .NET Enterprise Server. For general purpose needs of businesses of all sizes, Windows .NET Enterprise Server is the platform of choice for applications, XML Web services, and infrastructure, delivering high reliability, performance, and superior business value.
- Windows .NET Datacenter Server. For the business-critical and mission-critical applications demanding the highest levels of scalability and availability
Microsoft Windows XP (Home / Professional