Microsoft MapPoint

Microsoft MapPoint
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TypeGeographic information system
Developer(s)Microsoft
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LicenseFreemium
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Microsoft MapPoint is a discountinued program developed by Microsoft which allowed users to view, edit and integrate maps.

Versions[edit | edit source]

Name Release date Notes
MapPoint 2000 2000 Initial release
MapPoint 2001 2001 Minor update for 2000
MapPoint 2002 2002
  • Updated the interface to resemble Office XP
  • Removed the GPS Add-on from the installation media
MapPoint 2004 2004 Last version to support Windows 9x
MapPoint 2006 2006
  • Significant updates to the GPS functionality
  • Major updates to various features
  • Last version to support Windows 2000
MapPoint 2009 2008
  • Updated the interface to have larger icons
  • Activation was introduced for retail copies
MapPoint 2010 2010 Many improvements, notably includes the ability to show or hide map symbols and labels by type
MapPoint 2011 2011 Major updates to map data and points of interest
MapPoint 2013 2012
  • Updated the interface to now sport Metro style icons
  • Updates to map data and points of interest
  • Added support for reviews and ratings
  • Last version to be released