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This is where it all started for Windows. The original Windows 1 was released in November 1985 and was Microsoft’s first true attempt at a graphical user interface in 16-bit.
What was before Windows 95?
Personal computer versions
| Name | Codename | Editions |
|---|---|---|
| Windows NT 3.5 | Daytona | Windows NT 3.5 Workstation |
| Windows NT 3.51 | Windows NT 3.51 Workstation | |
| Windows 95 | Chicago | Windows 95 |
| Windows NT 4.0 | Shell Update Release | Windows NT 4.0 Workstation |
What was the first version of Windows called?
The first version of Windows, released in 1985, was simply a GUI offered as an extension of Microsoft’s existing disk operating system, or MS-DOS.
