Microsoft Windows 98 Trivia 2

Question 1

What was the official release date of Windows 98?

Accepted Answer

June 25, 1998

Answer

Windows 98 was officially released to the public on June 25, 1998.

Question 2

Which Microsoft CEO famously demonstrated Windows 98 at its launch when a Blue Screen of Death appeared?

Accepted Answer

Bill Gates

Answer

Bill Gates was on stage at the COMDEX launch demo when Windows 98 crashed with a BSOD.

Question 3

Windows 98 introduced native support for which storage interface standard?

Accepted Answer

USB

Answer

Windows 98 was the first Windows version to ship with built-in USB support.

Question 4

What was the code name used internally at Microsoft for Windows 98?

Accepted Answer

Memphis

Answer

Windows 98 was developed under the code name 'Memphis' inside Microsoft.

Question 5

Which version of Internet Explorer was bundled with the original Windows 98 release?

Accepted Answer

IE 4.0

Answer

Windows 98 shipped with Internet Explorer 4.0 tightly integrated into the shell.

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