Windows 1

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Windows 1.x
Developer Microsoft
Publisher Microsoft
Platforms x86
Released 1.0: July 30, 1985
1.01: November 20, 1985
1.02: May 1986
1.03: August 1986
1.04: April 1987
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Windows 1.0, also known as Microsoft Windows or simply Windows, is the first iteration of the Windows product line by Microsoft.

Windows 1.0 was labeled the “Premiere Edition”. It was compiled on July 30, 1985, but wasn't for sale. It was released to reviewers and to retail outlets to demonstrate.

Windows 1.0 was a mouse-controlled graphic user interface rather than an operating system.

Versions

Windows 1.0, 1.01, the international-exclusive 1.02, 1.03, and the IBM PS/2 compatible 1.04 were restricted to the 16-bit architecture of DOS as they relied on the DOS operating system for essential functions.

Compatibility

Applications created with these versions were compatible with Windows 2 but weren't compatible with Windows 3 and higher operating systems due to the lack of protected mode.

Digital Windows 1.0 games owned by WEC Museum

Title Developer Released Date Added to the Museum Notes
WineMine Joshua Thielen 2013 April 25, 2019 Port by Nathan Lineback of the 2000 game, WineMine, to Windows 1.0.