Windows 4.5

Windows 4.5 is an Operating system that was released in 1999. It was almost like Windows 2000, but there was a home edition instead of a separate one. there were differences from Windows 2000. for example, there was a smaller chance of getting Virus attacks unlike Windows 2000. another is that the Internet is faster. You can also scan viruses easier, so you won't be surprised when the Virus finally damages your PC. it was also a gateway between Windows 98 and Windows 2000.

It's NT number is 4.5. it's in between Windows 4.0, (it's like windows 95) and Windows 5.0 (its like windows XP)

Development started in late 1997, named as Windows 99. Windows 99 was its codename in development. it was about to be named Windows 99 for release, but got renamed to Windows 4.5 in Beta 2, because Microsoft though the old name was ridiculous.

It got Mostly Positive reviews, but it got criticized because people had to wait for a long time for the next update.

It was Released to Malfunctring on June 20, 1999, and its General availability was August 19, 1999.

Windows 4.51, was an update people can decide on to get. it was released on July 26, 2000. it was the same as Windows 4.5, (the boot screen, sounds, etc) but better internet. the criticism that Windows 4.51 got was that it focused on the internet more than other things. it ended support on August 3, 2012

Windows 4.52 was the Chinese version. It got released on January 1, 2001. it ended support on July 7, 2013.

Windows 4.53, and 4.54 was planned, but Microsoft decided to do something else

Most Windows 4.5 Versions Ended support on June 5, 2011.

Windows 4.51 ended support on June 18, 2012.

There are 4 versions of Windows 4.5.
 * 1) Home Edition (released August 19, 1999)
 * 2) Server (released April 6, 2000)
 * 3) Professional (released November 30, 1999)

Here are the builds of Windows 4.5