= Microsoft Windows version history
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Microsoft Windows has a rich history, with numerous versions released since its initial launch. Here's a brief overview of the major versions of Windows: \#\#\# 1. Windows 1.0 (1985) - The first version of Windows, serving as a graphical shell for MS-DOS, allowing users to use a mouse to navigate rather than typing commands. \#\#\# 2. Windows 2.0 (1987) - Improved graphical user interface (GUI) and better support for overlapping windows.
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