Microsoft Plus!

Microsoft Plus!

Microsoft Plus! for XP
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Initial release version	Plus! Companion for Windows 95
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Latest release version	Plus! XP
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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. A similar expansion pack was available for owners of Windows Vista Ultimate known as Ultimate Extras, and is often described as a spiritual successor of Plus!.

Timeline

Name	Version	Release date	Notes
Microsoft Plus! Companion for Windows 95	4.40	1995-08-24	First release of Plus! codenamed "Frosting".
Microsoft Plus! for Kids	1.20	1997-02-18
Microsoft Plus! 98	4.80	1998-06-25
Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP	5.1	2001-10-25

System requirements

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 640×480×256 (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

Builds

Microsoft Plus! Companion for Windows 95

Alpha

4.40.50

Beta 1

4.40.104

Beta 2

4.40.105

4.40.106

4.40.108

4.40.111

4.40.112

Release Candidate

4.40.206

4.40.210

4.40.214

4.40.220

4.40.300

4.40.304

4.40.305

4.40.309

RTM

4.40.310

Microsoft Plus! for Kids

RTM

1.20.2402

Microsoft Plus! 98

Beta 1

4.80.1700.2

Release Candidate 0

4.80.1722.1

Release Candidate 1

4.80.1900

Release Candidate 2

4.80.1902

RTM

4.80.1998

Microsoft Plus! for Windows XP

RTM

5.1.2600