Journey through the history of Microsoft's iconic operating system! From the foundational days of Windows 1.0 and the revolutionary Windows 95 to the beloved Windows XP and the modern Windows 10 and 11, this ranking dives deep into the evolution of the desktop. We'll pit the stable workhorses like Windows 2000 and NT against the more experimental phases of Windows ME and Vista. Ever wondered where the mythical Longhorn or Vienna would land? Prepare to debate which Windows versions truly defined an era and which were best left in the digital dustbin.