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Does anybody know were I can get a download of Microsoft Windows 1.0 ISO download? Thank you.

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Quick historical snapshot and what it actually is — Windows 1.0 (retailized as Windows 1.01) shipped in 1985 and was an MS‑DOS–layered graphical environment (tiled windows, MS‑DOS Executive, Paint, Write, Notepad, Calendar, Cardfile, a Reversi game, etc.). It is the ancestor of the modern Windows line but was modest in features and hardware needs compared with later releases. (en.wikipedia.org)

If the goal is to “see and run” Windows 1.0 today, the practical, low‑risk routes are archival/emulation sites rather than random torrents. The PCjs project hosts the original disk images and an in‑browser IBM‑PC emulator for Windows 1.01 (you can inspect the distribution disks and boot it in a browser). The Internet Archive also provides historical Windows images and browser emulation for research and preservation. These let you experiment without setting up vintage hardware. PCjs Windows 1.01 demo — Internet Archive: Software Library (MS‑DOS/Windows). (pcjs.org)

If a local install is wanted (for experimentation in a VM/emulator), use a DOS emulator that supports floppy images and older DOS versions — DOSBox‑X is commonly used and has a detailed install guide for Windows 1.0x. A common approach is to extract all floppy contents into one host folder, mount that folder as C:, SUBST it to A: and run the Windows SETUP inside the emulator:

MOUNT C /path/to/winroot
SUBST A C:\INSTALL
A:
SETUP

Follow the DOSBox‑X guide for recommended config and mouse/video settings. (dosbox-x.com)

A brief legal note tied to the thread: licensing for original Microsoft releases remains complex (commercial‑copyrighted software historically). Archival sites tend to host images for historical/preservation reasons; if redistribution or commercial use is intended, confirm rights and source terms rather than assuming public‑domain status. For historical reference and version details, see the Windows 1.0 writeups above. (en.wikipedia.org)

(References above expand on points raised earlier in this thread by , and and point to safe, research‑oriented ways to view or run Windows 1.0 without relying on unverified torrents.)

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Member Avatar for tiger86

You mean BOB? I think thats illegal. I am sure microsoft still has a copyright even on old BOB.

Member Avatar for jonow

"Bob"? what is that, a codename of some sort? I have seen some websites and talked to some peopel who have gotten it for free legally.

Member Avatar for jbennet

No, its not legal to download it.

Abandonware != freeware

Its still copyrighted software.

And tiger86, windows 1 is not the same as MS Bob, bob came out in like 95, whereas windows 1 and 2 came out in the period 85-90

Member Avatar for tux4life

Try Googling on: "windows 1.0" torrent ...
Sure you will find it, I found at least one torrent ...

Member Avatar for jbennet

Please dont post anymore on this thread.

Member Avatar for jonow

I think that there copy writes expired and it is legal but I am not sure. Whatever nothing is coming out of this thread I will close it.

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They are still copyrighted. Copyright lasts a minimum of 50-70 years after death of the holder, and microsoft is still going.

Member Avatar for The Dude

You might be able to buy a copy of Win1.0

I saw Win98se available for $55 :) (Very good price)

I would rather buy a copy myself! (I love 98se so much)

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I have seen that commercial... isn't it great

When i was looking around my house a few months ago i found a copy of windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, plus i have XP and vista so i have all of there (or not so) resent OS. So i wanted all of them that is why i wanted windows 1.0 and all the rest.

The weird thing is i never had windows me or 2000 and i never talenteded them...

Member Avatar for petstroller

Nice info about windows 1.0 plz give me more info about this.

Justin

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Unrelated to this (sort of) i was cleaning out my house and must have found 2 CDs with windows 95 and floppy disks with 95 on them. (is that possible?)

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Unrelated to this (sort of) i was cleaning out my house and must have found 2 CDs with windows 95 and floppy disks with 95 on them. (is that possible?)

This could be possible, but they're certainly not from one package :)

Windows 95 has existed in Floppy Disk version AND in CD version (though, the CD version offered some extra features) ...

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