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Since its debut in 1985, Windows has emerged as the leading operating system for desktops and laptops. Its intuitive interface featured well-designed windows, icons, and menus that greatly facilitated the advent of personal computing.

However, Windows’ popularity extends beyond just the operating system. The accompanying software provides users with tools for communication, creativity, entertainment, and productivity, all readily available. Naturally, technology evolves rapidly, and with each software upgrade and major Windows iteration, beloved apps face the danger of being replaced. Over time, numerous applications have been retired despite their popularity, and many have merely been refreshed or rebranded with little acknowledgment. Below are four iconic Windows applications that now only exist in the annals of history.