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