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|codename = ''None known'' | |codename = ''None known'' | ||
|kernel = 16-bit | |kernel = 16-bit | ||
|arch = x86 | |arch = x86 (386) and x86-16 (286) | ||
|build = [[Windows:2.11|2.11]] | |build = [[Windows:2.11|2.11]] | ||
|release = 16/11/1987 | |release = 16/11/1987 |
Revision as of 19:43, 19 March 2012
Microsoft Windows 2.x | |
Codename Preliminary name |
None known |
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Kernel version | 16-bit |
CPU architecture | x86 (386) and x86-16 (286) |
Release date | 16/11/1987 |
Support end | Expired 31/12/2001 |
Preceded by | Windows 1.x |
Succeeded by | Windows 3.x |
Windows 2.0 was the second version of Windows. The UI was redesigned and could support overlapping windows. A new default color scheme was introduced. There were 286 and 386 enhanced versions of Windows 2.0 released for Intel 286 and 386 CPUs.
Versions
- 2.01 (386, possibly 286 exists)
- 2.03 (286 and 386)
- 2.10 (286 and 386)
- 2.11 (286 and 386)
There are also several OEM and international releases available.