Microsoft Encarta

Microsoft Encarta

The Main screen of Encarta '95
Type
Developer(s)
Operating system	Microsoft Windows
Initial release version
Initial release date
Latest release version
Latest release date	1993
License
Website

Microsoft Encarta is a digital encyclopedia program made by Microsoft. It was initially released on CD-ROM. It was also available on the Internet via an annual subscription. It was discontinued on 31 October 2009.

Timeline

Name	Release date	Notes
Encarta 1993 Edition	1993	First edition of Encarta
Encarta 1994 Edition
Encarta '95	1994	Also available for Macintosh
Encarta 96	1995	First to introduce Encarta Atlas First to transition into a 32-bit application
Encarta 97	1996
Encarta 98	1997	First to have "Virtual Globe"
Encarta 99	1998	Introduced redesigned UI
Encarta 2000	1999	First to have "Map Treks" and last version to support Windows 95
Encarta 2001	2000	First to use Windows Installer as installer engine
Encarta 2002	2001	First to introduce 3D Virtual Tours New logo Renamed "Reference Suite" to "Reference Library"
Encarta 2003	2002
Encarta 2004	2003	Last version to support Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98 and Windows Me
Encarta 2005	2004	New logo
Encarta 2006	2005	Part of Microsoft Students
Encarta 2007	2006
Encarta 2008	2007
Encarta 2009	2008	Last release of Encarta