3.0-9x Family
Windows 2000-ME
Windows XP
Windows Vista/7
Windows 8/10
100

Windows 95's original build codename


What is "Microsoft Chicago"?

Windows 95 was originally code-named Chicago to state it's "Where do you want to go today?" marketing campaign. This was followed by "Detroit", and other big cities.

100

What distinguishes Windows 2000 from ME?

Windows 2000 was designed for businesses, while ME was designed for Personal stuff, hence it's name.

100
A branch of the goverment that uses Windows XP.

You heard me right.


The IRS is using Windows XP.

Fun Fact: There are still 500 million copies of Windows XP still in use to this day.

100

Vista's codename

Longhorn.


Possibly named after the restaurant named after it (false), but it is named after the Longhorn Bar at the Whistler Blackcomb resort.

100

Abandoned the Start Menu

Windows 8 abandoned the startmenu for the Start screen, whose design was a big part of Windows 8

200

Windows 3.1's codename

What is 'Janus'?

This was the same codename as Windows 2000's 64-bit release

200

Do you think the modern themes of today would work on something like Windows 2000?


(Aero, Metro, Windows 10's theme)

Realistically, no.


But there are third-party tools out there to help you do so.

200

The reason behind the infamous bug "Bush hid the facts"

This was during George W. Bush's presidentry reign.

This is a bug in Notepad, but I think it's hiding something.

200

Windows 7's codenames

Blackcomb (sound familiar?) and Vienna.



Unfortunately, these codenames were dropped. 

200

Windows 10 powered how many people?

Windows 10 powered 1 billion people. Which, in turn could cause a freak out once Windows 10 ends support.

300

Name ONE unreleased build among the 9x Family

These Names Include: Nashville (codenamed for Windows 96, which was never released, despite being reused for Internet Explorer's 4th release.), "Cairo" which wasn't released among a preliminary version of Windows. Neptune, Triton and Odyssey were all codenames to updates to Windows 2000 (What are you doing, we're not there yet!)

300

The only version of Windows to have an advanced server and a server family version (HINT: look at the category title)

Windows 2000. This was the 5th release of a Windows Server version (to date our timeline)



(WE'RE TIME TRAVELING)

(I put this in case 2024 kids were to correct me)

300

The second most-valued picture in the world which also is the default wallpaper for XP.

The iconic "Bliss" wallpaper is the second most valued picture on Earth.


300

Longest support

Windows 7 had 15 years of support (2009-2020), but Windows 1.0 holds the record still, with a whooping 16 years (1985-2001)

300

Windows designed for touchscreen

Windows XP and 8 supported touch screen, but the creator of this Jeopardy prefers desktop support but it works both ways.

400

This code-name was featured in a Nickelodeon series.


Hint: Ren and _______

Stimpy!


This was among Windows 95 at the time.

400

Windows ME's codename

"Millennium" 

This happened mostly because it's release was after Y2K, which made it the second most hated version of Windows.

400

Resurrection 

Windows XP got a 20th anniversary build officially as a fact.

400

Why was Windows Vista among the most hated Windows versions?

It was extremely buggy.

400

Lockscreen similar to Windows 10

The lockscreen made it's debut among Windows 8, showing a clock before LogonUI when clicked or CTRL+ALT+DEL

500

Which Windows version has "Memphis" as their codename

What is "Windows 98?"

500

A codename for Windows after Windows 2000.

What is "Whistler?"


This was named after Whistler Blackcomb, where design retreats were held.

Little fun fact: Whistler and Blackcomb were both codenames despite being a couple years apart.

500

The mascot (also used in Windows 9x)

Clippy. Clippy would help you with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, among others.

500

Windows games refreshed since XP

Minesweeper was refreshed, along with Solitaire and FreeCell, but it would become paid after Windows 10.  

500

Thanks to Windows 8's touchscreen capability, it works alongside...

Miracast. This was revolutionary for whiteboard technology