From Windows 1.0 to Windows 10: A history of Microsoft's signature PC software

On Thursday, PC owners got a first look at the future of Windows. Microsoft hosted an event Thursday detailing what's next for Windows 11, the operating system that has helped power personal computers since the '80s. Last month during the tech giant's Build developers conference, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella teased Windows 11 during his keynote address, noting he has been testing it out for the last several months and is "incredibly excited" about its prospects. A preview of Windows 11, expected to be the next version of the operating software, reportedly leaked, featuring details such as updates to the Start button, a new startup sound and a centered menu. As we learn more about Windows 11, let's take a look back and how the operating system has changed.