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Since I've read Windows User Experience Interaction Guidelines (there's a PDF download avaliable) I've found it to be admirably self-deprecating, humbly pointing out their own horrible UI practices long scolded by Joel Spolsky.
I'd like to know, however, what they had in mind while they made those mistakes. Is this (terrific) UX Guidelines document something new, or were there previous issues of such? If so, where can I find them? My prayers to Google yielded no leniency.
EDIT: The bounty will be awarded to anyone who finds an official (Microsoft) UX or UI guideline published before Windows XP.
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Once you get to the Windows Desktop screen, here are some basic features you will see. One of the most important parts of your Desktop is the Taskbar. By default, it sits at the bottom of your screen giving you access to the Start Menu, several application icons, and the Notification Area.
Windows controls are user interface elements that are used in conjunction with another window (typically a client window or dialog box) to enable the user to interact with an application.
Microsoft Windows User Experience: Official Guidelines For User Interface Developers And Designers
It looks like this book was originally published in September 1999 and covers Windows 98 and Windows 2000. The first revision was in 2002 and can be found here on Amazon. Of course, its not free, but it looks like it may be along the lines of what you are looking for.
Windows Interface Guidelines
It appears that Windows Interface Guidelines was the precursor to the book above and was originally published in 1995. Here is a PDF version of Windows Interface Guidelines
New Windows Interface
This book was published in 1994 and intended for Windows 95. Looks like you could get the book right now via Amazon for $1.50 new or for $0.15 used.
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