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Did Windows Xp Come Before Windows 7?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 3 min read
Did Windows Xp Come Before Windows 7?
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You are not alone if you still use Windows XP, an operating system that came before Windows 7.

Is Windows 7 newer than Windows XP?

To upgrade to Windows 7

Windows 7 is one of Microsoft’s most popular operating systems, and that’s because its basically a more modern version of Windows XP. Everything looks newer, and it also functions very similarly to what XP users are accustomed to.

What Windows came before Windows XP?

Personal computer versions

Name Codename Release date
Windows 2000 Windows NT 5.0 2000-02-17
Windows Me Millennium 2000-09-14
Windows XP Whistler 2001-10-25
Freestyle 2002-10-29
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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.