The next major Windows product to hit the market was Windows
95 released in 1995 hence the name! New features included the
following:
Plug and Play - Allows hardware devices to be automatically
installed into the computer with the proper software. Does not
require jumpers to be played with
32 Bit - 32-Bit operating system allowing the computer to run
faster and more efficiently
Registry - Combines the power of multiple configuration files
into two files, allowing the system configurations to be located
easier
Memory - Windows 95 had an improved memory handling
processes compared to Windows 3.11
Right mouse click - Allows you new access and text
manipulation by utilizing both buttons instead of one
CD-Player - Enhanced CD-Player with improved usability and
AutoPlay feature.
Windows 95 also had some extra software included Windows
Explorer, Paint, Scan Disk, and Sound Recorder. Games were added
as were system tools that would de-fragment the hard drive and allow
you to back up files for use later.
Windows 95 was succeeded by Windows 98 released in – you
guessed it – 1998! While the release of this OS wasn’t as big as 95,
the 98 version still contained some significant updates, fixes, and
support for new peripherals.
Protection - Windows 98 included additional protection for
important files on your computer such as backing up your
registry automatically.
Improved support - Improved support for new devices such as
AGP, DirectX, DVD, USB, MMX, etc.
FAT32 - Windows 98 had the capability of converting your drive
to FAT32 without losing any information.
Interface - Users of Windows 95 and NT would enjoy the same
easy interface.
PnP - Improved PnP support, to detect devices even better than
Windows 95.
Internet Explorer 4.0 - Included Internet Explorer 4.0
Customizable Taskbar - Windows added many nice new
features to the taskbar which 95 and NT did not have.
Plus! - Included features only found in Microsoft Plus! free.
Active Desktop - Included Active Desktop which allowed for
users to customize their desktop with the look of the Internet.
Windows 98 also upgraded some of its security features and
added Dr. Watson which is a diagnostic tool that will look for problems
on your computer and then offer up a resolution automatically. They
also added a maintenance wizard that allows you schedule certain
maintenance tasks such as Scan Disk to be run once a week.
In keeping with the theme of naming versions of Windows after
the year it was released, the next version was Windows 2000.
Windows 2000 was known as the professional version and was geared
toward business use. So, it was often referred to as Windows
Professional.
95 released in 1995 hence the name! New features included the
following:
Plug and Play - Allows hardware devices to be automatically
installed into the computer with the proper software. Does not
require jumpers to be played with
32 Bit - 32-Bit operating system allowing the computer to run
faster and more efficiently
Registry - Combines the power of multiple configuration files
into two files, allowing the system configurations to be located
easier
Memory - Windows 95 had an improved memory handling
processes compared to Windows 3.11
Right mouse click - Allows you new access and text
manipulation by utilizing both buttons instead of one
CD-Player - Enhanced CD-Player with improved usability and
AutoPlay feature.
Windows 95 also had some extra software included Windows
Explorer, Paint, Scan Disk, and Sound Recorder. Games were added
as were system tools that would de-fragment the hard drive and allow
you to back up files for use later.
Windows 95 was succeeded by Windows 98 released in – you
guessed it – 1998! While the release of this OS wasn’t as big as 95,
the 98 version still contained some significant updates, fixes, and
support for new peripherals.
Protection - Windows 98 included additional protection for
important files on your computer such as backing up your
registry automatically.
Improved support - Improved support for new devices such as
AGP, DirectX, DVD, USB, MMX, etc.
FAT32 - Windows 98 had the capability of converting your drive
to FAT32 without losing any information.
Interface - Users of Windows 95 and NT would enjoy the same
easy interface.
PnP - Improved PnP support, to detect devices even better than
Windows 95.
Internet Explorer 4.0 - Included Internet Explorer 4.0
Customizable Taskbar - Windows added many nice new
features to the taskbar which 95 and NT did not have.
Plus! - Included features only found in Microsoft Plus! free.
Active Desktop - Included Active Desktop which allowed for
users to customize their desktop with the look of the Internet.
Windows 98 also upgraded some of its security features and
added Dr. Watson which is a diagnostic tool that will look for problems
on your computer and then offer up a resolution automatically. They
also added a maintenance wizard that allows you schedule certain
maintenance tasks such as Scan Disk to be run once a week.
In keeping with the theme of naming versions of Windows after
the year it was released, the next version was Windows 2000.
Windows 2000 was known as the professional version and was geared
toward business use. So, it was often referred to as Windows
Professional.
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