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ALL current Microsoft Windows 95, 98 + ME final Gold (retail, OEM/VAR + upgrades) releases Specs, Features + FREE Updates:
- Windows 95 original retail version 4.00.0950 [KERNEL32.DLL build 4.00.0950, date-time: 7-11-1995, 09:50:00] + MS-DOS 7.00 [4.00.0950], available both on floppies and CD-ROM, FULL release, UPGRADE and OEM.
Released: 8-15-1995.
MSRP:A MUST: Get ALL "WINDOWS 95 ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES".
- Windows 95 CD-ROM FULL + OEM release = $209 US
- Windows 95 CD-ROM UPGRADE = $109 US
- Windows 95a version 4.00.0950 A OEM Service Release (OSR) 1 [KERNEL32.DLL build 4.00.0951, date-time: 2-2-1996, 09:51:00] + MS-DOS 7.00 [4.00.0950], UPGRADED from Windows 95 original retail [4.00.0950] with Microsoft Service Pack 1 (SP1), free upgrade available ONLY from Microsoft web site.
MSRP: freeA MUST: Get ALL "WINDOWS 95A OSR1 ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES".- Windows 95B version 4.00.0950 B OEM Service Release (OSR) 2.0 [KERNEL32.DLL build 4.00.1111, date-time: 8-24-1996, 11:11:11] + MS-DOS 7.10 [4.00.1111], is the second Windows 95 release, available ONLY bundled with new PC hardware, ONLY from OEM vendors, ONLY on CD-ROM, FULL release ONLY.
MSRP: $109 USA MUST: Get ALL "WINDOWS 95B OSR 2.0 ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES".- Windows 95B version 4.00.0950 B OEM Service Release (OSR) 2.1 [KERNEL32.DLL build 4.03.1212 (old) or 4.03.1214 (new), date-time: 4-10-1997, 12:14:00] + MS-DOS 7.10 [4.00.1111], upgraded from Windows 95B 4.00.0950 B OSR 2.0 with Microsoft USB Service Upgrade Pack (USBSUP) to OSR 2.1, also available on CD-ROM, OEM ONLY, full release ONLY.
MSRP:A MUST: Get ALL "WINDOWS 95B OSR 2.1 ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES".
- Windows 95B OSR 2.1 CD-ROM FULL release = $109 US
- Windows 95B OSR 2.1 download UPGRADE = free
- Windows 95C version 4.00.0950 C OEM Service Release (OSR) 2.5 [KERNEL32.DLL build 4.03.1214, date-time: 11-26-1997, 12:14:00] + MS-DOS 7.10 [4.00.1111], a point upgrade, on a single CD-ROM, OEM ONLY, full release ONLY.
MSRP: $109 USA MUST: Get ALL "WINDOWS 95C OSR 2.5 ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES".
- OSR 2.5 features:
- Core update for Intel Pentium II CPUs.
- Internet Explorer v4.01 (supports HTML 4.0 standard, DHTML, XML, CSS) integrated into the Active Desktop.
UPDATED: Microsoft released Internet Explorer v5.5 SP2.- FAT32X 32-bit File System, a newer version of FAT32 (File Allocation System 32-bit), which supports drives larger than 8 GB.
- DirectX v5.0 APIs: DirectDraw, Direct3D, DirectVideo, DirectSound, DirectPlay + DirectInput.
UPDATED: Microsoft released DirectX v8.xx APIs.- MMX (MultiMedia EXtensions) processor class support.
- Support for newer PCI audio/3D surround, UDMA (Ultra DMA EIDE hard drives) PCI I/O, AGP (Advanced Graphics Port) video and USB (Universal Serial Bus) peripherals.
- ... And here it comes... Windows 98, in two different retail/final/gamma/Gold/RTM versions:
- Windows 98 final retail (a beefed up RC5), version 4.10.1998 [date-time: 5-11-1998, 20:01:00 + KERNEL32.DLL build 4.10.1998] + MS-DOS 7.10 [4.10.1998].
Released: 6-25-1998.
MSRP:
- Windows 98 CD-ROM FULL release = $209 US
- Windows 98 CD-ROM UPGRADE = $109 US
- Windows 98 final OEM/VAR FULL release only (retail version modified), version 4.10.1998 [date-time: 5-11-1998, 20:01:00 + KERNEL32.DLL build 4.10.1998] + MS-DOS 7.10 [4.10.1998], available ONLY bundled with a new PC.
Released: 6-15-1998.
MSRP: $109 USA MUST: Get ALL "WINDOWS 98 ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES".
- Windows 98 features:
- Internet Explorer v4.01 (supports HTML 4.0 standard, DHTML, XML, CSS) integrated into the Active Desktop.
UPDATED: Microsoft released Internet Explorer v6.0 SP1.- FAT32+ (File Allocation Table 32-bit) integrated into the OS.
- Extended support for Pentium II class CPUs.
- Multi monitor/video controller and AGP (Advanced Graphics Port) flavors (AGP, AGPx1, AGPx2) support.
- DirectX v5.1 APIs: DirectDraw, Direct3D, DirectVideo, DirectSound, DirectPlay + DirectInput.
UPDATED: Microsoft released DirectX v9.0c APIs.- USB (Universal Serial Bus) and FireWire (IEEE 1394) interface support.
- Support for newer PCI audio/3D surround and UDMA (Ultra DMA EIDE hard drives) PCI I/O devices.
- MMX (MultiMedia EXtensions) processor class support.
- DVD (Digital Versatile/Video Disk) support.
- QuickBoot: Startup/Shut-down decreased delays.
- Internet based automatic system updates (Live Update Manager).
- WDM (Win32 Driver Model) architecture similar to Windows 2000.
- Windows 3.xx easy migration support.
- ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface).
- OnNow support to meet the PC98 specs.
... And this is (finally!)... Windows 98 Second Edition (Updates) SE(U): ONLY on CD-ROM, in two different retail/final/gamma/Gold/RTM versions:
- Windows 98 SE(U) final retail, version 4.10.2222 A [date-time: 4-23-1999, 22:22:00 + KERNEL32.DLL build 4.10.2222] + MS-DOS 7.10 [4.10.2222].
Released: 6-25-1999.
MSRP:
- Windows 98 SE CD-ROM FULL release = $109 US
- Windows 98 SE CD-ROM UPGRADE = $59 US
- Windows 98 SEU CD-ROM UPDATES = $19.95 US [ONLY until 12-31-1999, USA + Canada ONLY]
- Windows 98 SE final OEM/VAR FULL release only (retail version modified), version 4.10.2222 A [date-time: 4-23-1999, 22:22:00 + KERNEL32.DLL build 4.10.2222] + MS-DOS 7.10 [4.10.2222], available ONLY bundled with a new PC.
Released: 6-25-1999.
MSRP: $109 USA MUST: Get ALL "WINDOWS 98 SECOND EDITION (SE) ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES".
- Windows 98 SE(U) features:
- Internet Explorer v5.0 with better security and lots of fixes.
UPDATED: Microsoft released Internet Explorer v6.0 SP1.- Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) allows multiple users to share a single Internet connection for simultaneous access.
- Windows Media Player v6.1 (WMP61) includes streaming and plays new formats like MP3.
UPDATED: Microsoft released Windows Media Player v9.0 (WMP9).- Enhanced IEEE 1394 support.
- Enhanced ACPI and APM support.
- Improved USB support.
- WDM modem support for USB modems.
- DirectX v6.1 improved APIs for multimedia apps/games.
UPDATED: Microsoft released DirectX v9.0c APIs.- Support for Pentium III CPUs and new motherboards/chipsets.
- Device Bay support.
- Windows 98 SE(U) adds new fixes + updates.
Windows 98 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Component Upgrade ONLY, version 4.10.2000 [date-time: 5-26-1999, 08:00:00], available for free download and on CD-ROM.
Released: 6-25-1999.
MSRP:A MUST: Get ALL "WINDOWS 98 SERVICE PACK 1 (SP1) ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES".
- Windows 98 SP1 download UPGRADE = free
- Windows 98 SP1 CD-ROM UPGRADE = shipping fee [USA + Canada ONLY]
- Windows 98 SP1 free downloadable components:
- Windows 98 System Update.
- Windows 98 Year 2000 Update #1.
- Windows 98 Year 2000 Update #2.
- Internet Explorer v4.01 Service Pack 2 (SP2).
UPDATED: Microsoft released Internet Explorer v6.0 SP1 + Outlook Express v6.0 SP1.The last [and the least! :)] in the Windows 9x series... Windows Millennium Edition (ME) was "unleashed", ONLY on CD-ROM, in 2 different retail/final/gamma/Gold/RTM versions:
- Windows ME final retail, version 4.90.3000 [date-time: 6-8-2000, 17:00:00 + KERNEL32.DLL build 4.90.3000] + MS-DOS 8.00 [4.90.3000].
Released: 9-25-2000.
More info.
MSRP:
- Windows ME CD-ROM FULL release = $209 US
- Windows ME CD-ROM UPGRADE = $109 US
- Windows ME CD-ROM STEP-UP for Windows 98/98 SE(U) = $59 US [ONLY until 12-31-2000, USA + Canada ONLY]
- Windows ME final OEM/VAR FULL release only (retail version modified), version 4.90.3000 [date-time: 6-8-2000, 17:00:00 + KERNEL32.DLL build 4.90.3000] + MS-DOS 8.00 [4.90.3000], available ONLY bundled with a new PC.
Released: 9-25-2000.
MSRP: $109 USA MUST: Get ALL "WINDOWS MILLENNIUM EDITION (ME) ESSENTIAL FREE UPGRADES + FIXES".
- Windows ME features:
- Movie Maker v1.0 creates/edits/previews digital media content.
- Windows Media Player v7.0 (WMP7) plays various audio/video digital media formats.
UPDATED: Microsoft released Windows Media Player v9.0 (WMP9).- DirectX v7.0b improved APIs for multimedia apps/games.
UPDATED: Microsoft released DirectX v9.0c APIs.- Internet Explorer v5.5 + Outlook Express v5.5 with better security and lots of fixes.
UPDATED: Microsoft released Internet Explorer v6.0 SP1 + Outlook Express v6.0 SP1.- System Restore + PC Health backup/monitor/restore tools.
- Improved Internet TCP/IP + Networking performance/reliability/security.
- Fast Boot v2.0 proposed standard on newly supported hardware.
- Removed completely native/real/true/pure MS-DOS mode → get Unofficial DOS Patch and boot system files transfer to bootup floppy capability → get Boot Disk Maker [603 KB, freeware]. :(
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