Multimedia Timers
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MultiMedia Timers is a term used by Microsoft in reference to high resolution timers accessible in systems using Windows 95
and later versions. The range of resolutions is described as system specific, but most systems that can run Windows 95 or later versions will support a minimum timer period of 1 ms.
Windows 95
Windows 95 is a consumer-oriented graphical user interface-based operating system. It was released on August 24, 1995 by Microsoft, and was a significant progression from the company's previous Windows products...
and later versions. The range of resolutions is described as system specific, but most systems that can run Windows 95 or later versions will support a minimum timer period of 1 ms.