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The microsoft nt tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Microsoft's Windows NT operating system family, with a focus on historical releases such as Windows NT 4.0. Content highlights the July 31, 1996 release to manufacturing of NT 4.0, which introduced the Windows 95 shell—including the Start menu, taskbar, Explorer interface, and Task Manager—to the NT kernel. This combination aimed to merge Windows 95's user-friendliness with NT's reliability and security for business workstations and servers. The tag also references specific builds like 1381, appealing to enthusiasts interested in the technical evolution of Windows NT and its impact on modern Windows design.
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    Windows NT 4.0 Turns 30: The Release That Brought the Start Menu to NT

    Windows NT 4.0 reached release to manufacturing on July 31, 1996—30 years ago today—bringing the Windows 95 shell to Microsoft’s business-focused workstation and server platform. The change put the Start menu, taskbar, Explorer interface and Task Manager atop the NT kernel, a combination that...