Windows 1.0

Windows 1.0 is the first desktop environment developed and made by Microsoft. It is built on top of MS-DOS.

Windows 1.01 desktop

Microsoft Windows 1.0x

History

Version Release Dates:

• Windows 1.00: November 6, 1985 (Beta release, recalled)


• Windows 1.01: November 20, 1985 (Official Release)


• Windows 1.02: May 1986


• Windows 1.03: August 1986


• Windows 1.04: April 1987

Succeeded by Windows 2.0 In November 1987,

Was officially supported by Microsoft until December 31, 2001.

Windows 1.x System requirements:

• Video: CGA/HGC/EGA


• DOS: MS-DOS 2.0


• RAM: 256 KB or more,


• Disk Drive(s): 2 double-sided disk drives or hard drive.