Code-named Millennium, Windows ME, short for Windows Millennium Edition, is an operating system released by Microsoft on June 19, 2000. Windows ME was an upgrade for Windows 98 and included additional fixes, support, and applications. Most users chose not to upgrade to Windows ME because of various problems and waited until the release of Windows XP to upgrade.

New Windows ME features

  • Revert to backup of computer - Restore system files to an early copy in case files became corrupted or deleted.
  • Protect important system files - Protect important system files and prevents these files to be modified by any other software.
  • Movie editor - Allows users to edit and combine Microsoft movie files. Importing movies requires additional hardware.
  • Windows Media Player - Includes Windows Media Player 7, which enables users a more advanced way of listening and organizing their media files.

Windows ME system requirements

Intel Pentium 150 MHz or faster (300 MHz or faster for Windows Media Player) 32 MB RAM (64 MB RAM for Windows Media Player). At least 270 MB can take up to 410 MB of hard drive space CD-ROM or DVD standard sound card for sound capability. VGA or higher resolution 100% compatible Microsoft keyboard and mouse requires Windows 98 to upgrade.

  • New Windows ME features
  • Windows ME system requirements
  • What Windows came before Windows ME?
  • What version of Windows came after Windows ME?
  • Related information.
  • Windows shortcut keys.
  • Included Windows programs.
  • Windows ME help and support.

What Windows came before Windows ME?

For the end user, Windows 98 came after Windows ME.

What version of Windows came after Windows ME?

For the end user, Microsoft Windows XP came after Windows ME.

Computer acronyms, Operating system terms

  • Windows ME setup switches.
  • Basic Microsoft Windows ME troubleshooting.
  • Windows shortcut keys.
  • Windows versions.
  • Windows ME help and support.
  • Microsoft Windows history.