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Simple logo programming environment. MSWLogo is a rare Logo-based programming language environment that is originally based on LISP and intended for educational purposes. In fact, it was used as the demonstration language to write Jim Muller's Logo manual called The Great Logo Adventure.
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- Windows 1.0/2.x
- Windows 3.0
- Windows 3.1
- Windows NT 3.1
- Windows NT 3.5x
- Windows 95
- Windows NT 4.0
- Windows 98/98 SE
- Windows 2000
This page only shows primary logo variants.
For other related logos and images, see:
1985–2001
Typography: Goudy Launched: November 20, 1985 Windows 1.0 and 2.0 were the first versions of Windows. These versions were effectively a GUI for MS-DOS. The logo slightly resembles the Windows 8, 8.1, 10 and 11 logo, except that the vertical lines are in different places. Support ended on December 31, 2001.
1990–2001
Typography: Times New Roman Launched: December 1990 The original blue logo was removed and replaced with a darker logo with a black-and-white gradient that looks more like a window. Windows 3.0 was the version that first introduced Program Manager (predecessor of Start Menu and Taskbar), which made it popular because it was easier to use than 1.0 and 2.0. This logo was seen on some software boxes to denote compatibility with Windows 3.0, but rarely seen anywhere on actual OEM products for Windows 3.0 itself. Windows 3.0's support ended on December 31, 2001.
1992–2008
Typography: Times New Roman (modified) Launched: April 18, 1992 Windows 3.1 was an updated version of Windows 3.0, with several enhancements to the still DOS-based platform, including improved system stability, expanded support for multimedia, Truetype fonts, and workgroup networking. The iconic four colored, flag-like Windows logo was introduced with Windows 3.1. The rest of the 3.1x series included Windows 3.11, Windows 3.2 and Windows for Workgroups, where slight changes were made to the colors of the logo. This logo also would have a trail behind it. Support for the Windows 3.1x line of operating systems ended on December 31, 2001, except for WFW 3.11 embedded, in which support ended on November 1, 2008. On Twitter, Microsoft cites Jeff Boettcher as the designer of the original Windows flag. Jonathan D. Cowles, art director at Microsoft from 1991 to 1994, cites himself as designer of the original Windows flag, under the supervision of Boettcher and Julie Wong. The logo was commissioned by Brad Silverberg, a Senior VP at Microsoft. According to Silverberg, the right part of the logo is a window, while the left part of the logo conveys motion. He explained that despite the goal to depict "a window with cool motion effects", the final design ended up resembling a flag; of all the candidates, it was the one he liked the most.
1993–2000
Typography: Times New Roman (modified) Launched: July 27, 1993 Windows NT 3.1, the first version of Windows NT and first 32-bit Windows, was released on July 27, 1993. This version was based on the 3.1 desktop environment, and came with two editions: Windows NT 3.1 for Workstation and Windows NT 3.1 Advanced Server. This logo is mostly the same as the 3.1x logo, but with some slight differences including shading on the blocks and flag, the size of the "MICROSOFT WINDOWS" text being changed, and the "NT" text being added. Support for Windows NT 3.1 ended on December 31, 2000, along with mainstream support for Windows 95, becoming the first operating system in the Microsoft Windows line to phase out support.
1994–2001
Typography: Times New Roman (modified) Launched: September 21, 1994 Windows NT 3.5 was released on September 21, 1994, and Windows NT 3.51 was released on May 30, 1995. Like its predecessor, both versions had the same desktop environment from 3.1 and NT 3.1; they also came with Server and Workstation editions. For this logo, the flag was tilted to the right (as it would be for most future appearances until the release of Windows XP), the "WINDOWS NT" text became larger, the "Microsoft" text is no longer in all caps and placed to the left. Support for Windows NT 3.5 and 3.51 ended on December 31, 2001 (Windows NT 3.51 Server Edition ended on September 30, 2002).
1995–2001
Typography: ITC Franklin Gothic Book / Heavy Launched: August 15, 1995 Windows 95 was released on August 24, 1995, with several new features, mainly the graphical user interface, the Start Menu, Windows Explorer, and the taskbar; it was the first operating system in the 9x family. MSN was also launched on the same day. Windows 95 also introduced a redesigned shell based around a desktop metaphor; the desktop was repurposed to hold shortcuts to applications, files and folders, reminiscent of Mac OS. The "Microsoft Windows" text changed fonts, "Windows" is no longer in all caps (and is also in a bolder font), "Microsoft" is no longer on the left of the "Windows" text. Extended support ended on December 31, 2001 (mainstream support ended on December 31, 2000).
1996–2004
Typography: ITC Franklin Gothic Book / Heavy Launched: July 31, 1996 Windows NT 4.0 was released on July 31, 1996, and for general availability on August 24, 1996, the same day as Windows 95 OSR 2. This version brought the desktop environment and several features from Windows 95, and had five editions: Workstation, Server, Enterprise Edition, Terminal Server Edition, and Embedded. This logo is mostly the same as Windows 95, but with "95" replaced with "NT". Extended support ended on June 30, 2004 (mainstream support ended on June 30, 2002).
1998–2006
Typography: ITC Franklin Gothic Book / Heavy Launched: May 15, 1998 Windows 98 was released on June 25, 1998. In May 1999, Microsoft released Windows 98 SE (Second Edition, incorrectly referred to as Windows 99) which fixed certain bugs and problems from Windows 98 but didn't have an official logo. The logo is the same as Windows 95, but "95" was replaced with "98". Extended support ended on July 11, 2006 (mainstream support ended on June 30, 2002). This made it the first MS-DOS based version of Windows to be supported to any date other than December 31, 2001.
1999–2010
Typography: ITC Franklin Gothic Book / Heavy Launched: December 15, 1999 Windows 2000 was first released for business customers on December 17, 1999, and for general availability on February 17, 2000. The system is NT-based, not part of the 9x series, and was used both for server computers and regular computers. Windows 2000 brought many features and improvements from Windows 9x. The flag is still there, but now there are five windows, four of which are blue and white (with the flag being in the window in the front), and the one in the bottom left being orange and red. Extended support ended on July 13, 2010 (mainstream support ended on June 30, 2005).
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