Anicent version of Game Maker......., 20 years ago...!

My analysis again,

I installed these ancient versions. They can be run on my computer. 

I installed version 1.4 first. The user interface is not too nice. Moreover, there are not too many functions in the software.  (This version was released in February 2000.)

Then I installed version 2.0. There are improvements in this version but this version still doesn't look like a professional software.  (The version was released in September 2000.)

Therefore, I did not installed version 3.3. I installed version 4.3 directly. Wow!!!! Version 4.3 is very complete and professional. This version was released in November 2002. The author should be a genius because he had abillity to finish a very superior and easy 2D game development software 18 years ago!!!!!!!    Many programmers don't like this type of game making software. However, I strongly suggest them to install and look into at least version 4.3. Version 4.3 will inspire them significantly!!!

By the way, I found the following interesting information:
( game-maker.wikidot.com/game-maker-versions )

There have been many versions of GameMaker since its launch in 1999. Here are them listed, along with key new features.

v1.1 (November 1999)
First public release of Game Maker
Introduction of GML

v1.2 (December 1999)
Clipboard allowed copying and pasting of actions
Many preset variables added to GML
Scrolling backgrounds made possible
Sounds are pausable
Default game speed was 20

v1.2a (December 1999)
Small improvements

v1.3 (December 1999)
Large images are now possible

v1.4 (February 2000)
Executables can now be made out of the editable files
Keyboard pressing is detectable in GML
Strings can be used in coding
Bug fixes

v2.0 (September 2000)
First use of DirectX for sound
Part room visibility is easy to create
Highscores improved
Introduction of depth
Other small changes

v3.0 (Early 2001)
First use of DirectX for drawing
Introduction of optional fullscreen mode
Introduction of compatibility with function keys to eg. show game help.
mp3 support
Splash screen support
Introduction of precise collision checking
Multiple alarms added
Arrays can now be 1D

v3.1 (Early 2001)
Graphics engine redone using DirectX
Introduction of saving and loading
Simultaneous key presses are all recognised
GML is colour coded when written
Added GML commands
Other bug fixes

v3.2 (Early 2001)
Extra options for backgrounds
Introduction of object parents
Introduction of object IDs
Bug fixes

v3.2b (Early 2001)
Major bug fixes

v3.3 (April 2001)
DirectX is now mandatory
Less resource consumption
Improved debugging

v4.0 (July 2001)
Complete rewrite of Game Maker
Completely changed interface
Not backward compatible
Logo changed from blue to red (this is still standard)
Hundreds of other improvements and additions

v4.1 (December 2001)
Multiplayer support added

v4.2 (April 2002)
Much improved system stability

v4.3 (November 2002)
Introduction of merging games
Improved message box design
Improved functionality of code boxes
Many other small additions and improvements

v5.0 (April 2003)
Entire program gets an overhauled interface to much improve its look
Introduction of data file resources
Introduction of timelines
GML interpreter rewritten
Will not work in Windows 95
Many other improvements and additions

v5.1 (September 2003)
Introduction of particle system
Ability to change resources quickly
Cannot read GM files made in 4.3 (a converter found on the website could change this)
In XP, GM would use the XP's skin.
Many other improvements and additions

v5.2 (December 2003)
Improved room design form
Addition actions for things such as particle systems
Introduction of layered tiles
Many other improvements and additions

v5.3 (April 2004)
Improved path editor (games made in 5.2 will no longer have working paths in 5.3)
Motion planning functionality
Extra collision items added, eg. collision_line
Constants can now be defined
Many other improvements and additions

v5.3a
Major bug fix of v5.3, where after a few hours of running, a GM game would crash

v6.0 (October 2004)
Graphics engine rewrite, using Direct3D (improved graphics capability)
Alpha transparency faster and easier
Colour blending and rotating of sprites
Texture-mapped polygons possible
Ability to create games in full 3D
Registration system rewrite due to hacking
New editable file extension - .gm6, from the old .gmd
Many other improvements and additions

v6.1 (May 2005)
Improved image editor
Much improved particle system
Simple explosion effects engine
Many other improvements and additions

v6.1a (July 2006)
Improves a couple of aspects to make it easier for newcomers to learn how to use Game Maker.

v7.0 (February 2007)
First release on YoYo Games
Extension system added
Softwrap registration system added
Approximately 1MB is added to each executable
Vista-supported
Version names have been changed from Unregistered and Registered to Lite and Pro respectively.

v8.0 (December 2009)
New green icon instead of the old blue or red one
Muche improved imageeditor with full aphachannel support
Toturials inbuilt
Compatible with GM5 and forward

v8.1 (April 2011)
In-house DRM replaced the Softwrap engine
Free automatic software updates brought in new features and bug fixes through 2011 and 2012

GameMaker 4 Mac (2010)
Only runs on Mac OSX
Uses the same feature set as GameMaker v7.0

GameMaker: HTML5 (September 2011)
As well as standard .exe files, GameMaker: HTML5 could export browser-embeddable HTML5 projects
New .GMX editable format
New look - dark background with orange icons

GameMaker: Studio 1.0 (22nd May 2012)
As well as .exe and PC, Studio 1.0 added iOS, Android and Mac exports
In-built Box 2D physics engine
Default skin is a green version of the orange skin added with GameMaker: HTML5
Native source control
Price tiering changes - allows for purchasing of base Studio, OS exports separately, or Master Collection

GameMaker: Studio 1.1 (13th September 2012)
Numerous business services can now be used for mobile games, including AdMob, Mopub, Facebook and iAds
New audio system with rewritten functions; old audio system will still work and can be enabled for new projects
Room editor improvements

GameMaker: Studio 1.2 (27th August 2013)
YoYo Compiler for performance enhancement of games
Shaders

GameMaker: Studio 1.3 (29th May 2014)
Rewritten game debugger supports break points, source-level debugging and watch windows
Extensions are now supported by the iOS and Android exports
Vector/SWF sprites and backgrounds
TrueType font inclusion
Animated sprites are supported from Spine and Flash
Android, iOS and Tizen exports support push notifications
PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita exports

GameMaker: Studio 1.4 (25th November 2014)
GameMaker: Player - a Steam-like program with a library of GameMaker games you can add to with GameMaker: Studio
GameMaker: Marketplace - an asset store where you can buy, sell, download and upload assets for GameMaker games
Exports for PlayStation 3 and Xbox One
Improved audio functions, including mic support for voice chat
LiquidFun Particle Physics
YoYo Compiler support for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8
iOS exported games now support iOS8
General IDE improvements

Hi!  

How about version 4.3? 

I found two versions of GM4.3 (GM4.3b and GM4.3c) and downloaded and installed GM4.3c. All of the 'example' programs ran without any issues. I have not tried to 'create' a game as yet. I am not sure that the GM6 tutorials (I only have GM6 and GM8.1 tutorials) will work but will try. It may take some time, but I will get back to you as soon as I am done...