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Microsoft Windows 1.0; 2.0 and 2.1x
1985-1990
This logo was used for the release of Windows 1.0 and 2.0. Interestingly, Microsoft have designed a very similar logo for the new Windows 8 in 2012.
Microsoft Windows 3.0 and 3.1x
1990-1995
In 1990 - along with the release of Windows 3.0 - Microsoft issued the original version of the iconic 'flag' logo that would continue in one form or the other until the release of Windows 8 in 2012. This logo was tilted after the release of Windows 95.
Microsoft Windows 95
1995-1998
For the release of Windows 95, Microsoft started using Franklin Gothic for branding, and also altered the flag by tilting it and changing the colours.
Windows 95 logo with flag
Microsoft Windows 98
1998-2000
Windows 98 logo with flag
Microsoft Windows 2000
2000-2001
Microsoft Windows ME
2000-2001
Microsoft Windows XP
2001-2006
In 2001, the Windows logo was simplified, removing the black borders and squares flowing behind it. The logo was also given a 'plastic' feel to it. It was created to match Windows XP which had a very clean feel.
Windows Vista
2006-2009
In 2006, Microsoft modified their 2001 logo, getting rid of the plastic feel and changing the font.
Windows 7
2009-2012
Windows 8
2012-present
Microsoft overhauled their Windows logo to fit in with the Metro design, which uses one-color designs and the Segoe font.
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