Windows NT 4.0
| Version of Microsoft Windows | |
 | |
| OS family | Windows NT |
|---|---|
| Version | 4.0 |
| Codename | Shell Update Release, Hydra (Terminal Server Edition) |
| Preliminary name | |
| Architecture | x86, Alpha, MIPS, PC98, PowerPC |
| Latest build | |
| Release date | 1996-07-31 |
| Support end | 2006-07-11 |
Server Server, Enterprise Edition Server, Terminal Server Edition Embedded | |
Windows NT 4.0 (codenamed Shell Update Release) is the successor to Windows NT 3.51 and the first version of Windows NT to feature the Windows Explorer interface introduced in Windows 95. It is the last version of Windows NT to include NT in its product name. It was succeeded by Windows 2000.
The Windows Desktop Update further enhances the shell by incorporating features from Windows 98.
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Editions[edit]
There are several editions of Windows NT 4:
- Workstation
- Server
- Server Enterprise Edition
- Terminal Server (Codename: Hydra)
Service Packs[edit]
There were 6 service packs released for Windows NT 4. There was a 7th Service Pack Planned, but it was canceled and Update Rollup 6a was released instead.
