Windows 3.0 (ZIP Archive)

Microsoft's flagship desktop operating system, the most-used in the world since the 90s. Includes historical versions preserved for retrocomputing (1.0, 3.0, 95) and the current release, Windows 11, with an official direct download from Microsoft.

What's new in this version

• Introduced Program Manager and File Manager
• Protected mode support (286 and 386 Enhanced Mode), allowing access to more than 640 KB of RAM
• Improved graphics support with up to 16 colors at VGA resolution
• Includes iconic games like Solitaire and improved system utilities

System requirements

• Operating system: MS-DOS 3.1 o superior (se recomienda MS-DOS 5.0+)
• RAM: 640 KB mínimo (se recomiendan 1 MB a 2 MB)
• Display: CGA, EGA, VGA o Hercules
• Network: Soporte opcional para redes MS-Net / LAN Manager
• Processor: Intel 8086/8088 o superior (se recomienda 80286 o 80386)
• Disk space: 6 MB a 10 MB de espacio libre

Download Windows 3.0 (ZIP Archive)