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was a digital multimedia encyclopedia published by Microsoft Corporation from 1993 to 2009. It was one of the most popular and influential digital reference works of the late 20th century, playing a pivotal role in transitioning general knowledge consumption from printed books to personal computers. Available on CD-ROM, DVD, and later via the World Wide Web, Encarta was known for its integration of text, audio, video, and interactive maps.

Microsoft tried to adapt:

The 1990s CD-ROM aesthetic aged poorly. Clunky video compression (160x120 pixels, blocky), MIDI background music, and "interactive" features that were often just clickable pictures. The interface varied wildly between versions—some were clean, others were overloaded with toolbars and tabs. encyclopedia encarta