Microsoft Plus!

Microsoft Plus! is an expansion pack for the Microsoft Windows 95, 98, and XP operating systems. Each new version adds new features such as games, themes, and screensavers. Plus! for Windows 95 also included the very first version of Internet Explorer. The Plus! series has been discontinued, as some of its features have been integrated into Windows Vista and later Windows versions, though a similar but free expansion pack was available for Windows Vista Ultimate, known as Windows Ultimate Extras, and as such is often described as a spiritual successor of Microsoft Plus!

Microsoft Plus! Companion for Windows 95

 * Personal Computer with a 486 or higher processor
 * Microsoft Windows 95 operating system
 * At least 8 MB of memory
 * 25 MB of free disk space on hard drive when using the "Typical" install option. Additional free disk space needed if installing Internet provider software
 * 3,5-inch high-density floppy disk drive or CD-ROM drive
 * Display Properties set to screen resolution of 640x480x256 (16- or 32-bit color depth recommended)
 * Microsoft Mouse of compatible pointing device
 * Modem/fax modem or server (required for Internet features)
 * Audio card (required for Pinball and sound features of desktop themes)

Microsoft Plus! 98

 * Personal Computer with a Pentium 90 or higher processor
 * Microsoft Windows 98 operating system
 * At least 16 MB of memory
 * 100-150 MB of hard disk space depending on the components being installed
 * VGA or higher resolution monitor, Super VGA recommended
 * CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
 * Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device