MC Tech Desk
April 5, 2025
Released in 2007, Vista was plagued by performance issues and intrusive security prompts, leading to poor adoption.
While Edge is a capable browser, Microsoft’s aggressive tactics to stop users from switching to Chrome have annoyed many.
Designed for touchscreens, the OS alienated desktop users and failed to deliver a smooth user experience.
The 2012 tablet was underpowered and ran the limited Windows RT, leading to failure.
This OS couldn’t run full Windows apps, which limited its appeal and led to its quick demise.
Once touted as revolutionary, Kinect lacked compelling software support and was eventually discontinued.
A confusing pitch focused more on TV features than games led to widespread backlash.
A buggy, unpopular PC gaming service that Microsoft quietly abandoned.
Despite the promise, Microsoft’s mobile OS failed to compete with Android and iOS.
Launched in 2010 as “social phones”, these devices flopped and were discontinued within two months.