2000- Microsoft ME v1.0 New/Sealed (12/2024)

Object/Artifact

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VintageComputer.Gallery

Name/Title

2000- Microsoft ME v1.0 New/Sealed (12/2024)

Tags

Microsoft

Description

Windows Millennium Edition, commonly known as Windows ME, was released by Microsoft on September 14, 2000. It was designed as a home operating system and was the last in the Windows 9x series, which included Windows 95 and Windows 98.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

EBay

Date

Dec 24, 2024

General Notes

Note

Here are some key points about Windows ME: Features: Windows ME introduced several new features aimed at home users, including System Restore, which allowed users to revert their system to a previous state, and Windows Movie Maker, a basic video editing software. It also included updated versions of Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player Stability Issues: Despite its new features, Windows ME was notorious for its stability problems. Users frequently reported crashes and compatibility issues, which led to its poor reputation. Legacy: Windows ME was quickly succeeded by Windows XP in October 2001, which was based on the more stable Windows NT kernel. Windows ME’s support ended on July 11, 2006 Windows ME is often remembered as one of Microsoft’s less successful operating systems due to its numerous bugs and performance issues