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Encarta Encyclopedia was a digital multimedia encyclopedia published by Microsoft. It was available as a disc-based software product and included articles, images, videos, and interactive content.

The first edition of Encarta Encyclopedia was released in 1993.

No, Microsoft discontinued Encarta Encyclopedia in 2009. The website and all digital versions were eventually taken offline.

While the disc-based version of Encarta Encyclopedia did not require an internet connection, later versions offered additional features that relied on internet access.

Encarta Encyclopedia offered comprehensive articles, various multimedia elements such as images and videos, interactive maps, timelines, and learning games.

Encarta Encyclopedia was typically updated annually with new information and features. Users could purchase newer editions to access the latest content.

No, users could not directly contribute or edit the content of Encarta Encyclopedia. The content was created and maintained by a team of experts.

Yes, Microsoft offered a separate version called 'Encarta Reference Suite' which catered specifically to students' needs and included additional educational resources.

Encarta Encyclopedia was initially available in English, but over the years, Microsoft released versions in several other languages, including German, French, Spanish, and more.

After Encarta Encyclopedia was discontinued, many users turned to free online alternatives such as Wikipedia and other web-based resources.