Operating Systems Microsoft Would Rather Forget

Microsoft has been a dominant force in the world of personal computing for decades, with its Windows operating system running on billions of devices worldwide. 

While many versions of Windows have been well-received and become industry standards, not all of Microsoft's operating systems have enjoyed such success.

 In fact, some releases were plagued with issues, failed to gain traction, or were outright disasters—at least in the eyes of users and critics. 

This article takes a look at some of the operating systems Microsoft would likely rather forget, exploring what went wrong and why they are often remembered as missteps in the company's storied history.