Windows 3.14

Windows 3.14 (codenamed 3.xx, then Pi and π) is a version of classic Windows line, based on Windows 3.11 for Workgroups. It improves many features from many variants of Windows 3.1. It was made in order to keep users happy until Windows 95 was released. It received positive reviews.

As 3.xx
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer came up with the version of 3.1, that will keep users happy until Windows 95 was released. The developers were working on a version with 3.xx as a placeholder name, based on Windows 3.11 for Workgroups. Developer Work 1 include logon window and modified shut down window, derived from Windows NT 3.5.

As Pi and π
Developer Work II builds are named after the Greek letter 'pi'. It can coexist with NT 3.1, NT 3.11, NT 3.5, NT 3.51 and all versions of 3.0. It also include Video for Windows add on preinstalled. Developer Work III, however have the name replaced by the 'π' symbol, meaning 'pi'. It added support for CD-ROM and pen computing. It also contain improved support for Chinese letters derived from Windows 3.2 and 3.22.

As 3.14
Steve Ballmer decided the name of the final product will be 3.14, the first few numbers of Pi digits. Release Candidate X was released on November 14 1994 and RTM went on December 9 1994. Mainstream support ended on May 5 1999 and extended support ended on June 5 2002.

Windows with VHS extension works with this version.