Microsoft is officially retiring the iconic blue crash screen that has haunted PC users since the days of Windows 1.0. In its ...

Windows 1.0 stood the test of time and Microsoft offered supported for its debut outing for 16 years – the most for any version of the OS that has ever seen a release.

Windows 1.0 wasn't exactly a huge win — even with Microsoft Paint helping out. Windows 1.0 wasn't exactly a huge win — even with Microsoft Paint helping out. Sign Up for Our Ideas Newsletter POV.

Playing with Windows 1.0 in your web browser. Obviously, Windows 1.0 is a little ancient. In fact, your old-and-busted dumb phone could probably handle its system requirements: 256Kb of memory, a ...