Microsoft is founded
From humble beginnings, Microsoft quickly grew into the world’s largest personal computer (PC) software company.
Microsoft Word is launched
Word revolutionized document creation by showing your content in real time — exactly as it would appear on paper.
Windows is released
Windows opened up a new era of multitasking and seamless data sharing on your PC.
Internet Explorer is released
Internet Explorer redefined web browsing by offering fast, reliable access to the internet — with iconic features like multiple tabs, favorites, and the search box.
MSN is launched
MSN debuted with Windows 95, setting the stage for the web portal experience as Internet Explorer’s first default homepage.
The Xbox console is launched
Xbox changed game development forever, while bringing speed and connectivity to gamers.
Bing is launched
Bing was introduced as a “decision engine” to help you find answers in a rapidly expanding web.
Microsoft Edge is released
Edge launched a new way to surf the web with a new rendering engine, improved performance, and enhanced security.
Cheers to the next 50 Years
of innovation and change!
Celebrate the 50th anniversary in style with a new Edge browser theme:
Microsoft empowers you with AI
Copilot — your AI companion — alongside innovations across Edge, Bing, and MSN helps you unlock what’s possible with an AI-powered web.
Microsoft Word is free on the web
Now part of Microsoft 365 — Word, along with PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook — is free on the web, empowering you to create, share, and collaborate online.
The web, optimized for Windows
Leveraging features like startup boost and efficiency mode, Edge offers a fast, streamlined web experience to over a billion Windows users worldwide.
AI-powered browsing
We said goodbye to Internet Explorer in 2022. Today, Microsoft Edge, with Copilot built in, is your AI-powered browser — helping you find, create, and do beyond what you ever thought possible, with a smarter way to browse.
AI-powered content feed
MSN is your personalized hub for news, entertainment, and inspiration. Tailored recommendations powered by AI — genuine content, just for you.
Gaming for everyone
Xbox now connects with you everywhere, even in Edge — delivering an accessible and fun gaming experience.
AI-powered search
Bing is now your AI-powered search and answer engine. With built-in image search, video search, visual search, and image creator, Bing helps you be forever curious.
Microsoft Edge, built on Chromium
Edge blends performance and compatibility with AI — offering enhanced security, personalization, and more, including Copilot, your AI companion. With your permission, Copilot Vision sees what you see and helps as you browse.
