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Abandonware applications

Abandonware DOS is not only about games. Some of the most fondly remembered software for old PCs is an application. These applications, both for DOS and early versions of Windows, played pivotal roles in shaping the personal computing landscape. They introduced users to various productivity tools, multimedia experiences, and the potential of GUI-based interfaces.

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Paint Shop Pro 3.11
applicationWindows XP/98/95, Windows 3.x
Visual Basic 3
applicationWindows XP/98/95, Windows 3.x
Turbo Pascal 7
applicationDOS, Windows 3.x, Mac
  • dungeonmasterass1enc-1
    DOS1988protected4.1/5 gaming
  • dmassistant2-1
    DOS1989protected3.7/5 gaming
  • educatlas1993-02
    DOS19932.5/5 educational software
  • f-prot-01
    DOS19953.3/5 utility

    F-PROT is an antivirus developed by FRISK Software International. The name "F-PROT" stands for "FRISK-PROActive," emphasizing its proactive approach to virus detection and prevention. F-PROT Antivirus is designed to protect computer systems from various forms of malware, including viruses, worms, Trojans, and other malicious software.

  • fast-tracker-01
    DOS19944.1/5 sound editor
  • freedos-shell-01
    DOS2002freeware3/5 utility, file management
  • gwbasic-03
    DOS19884.2/5 programming

    GW-BASIC (short for Gee Whiz BASIC) is a dialect of the BASIC programming language that was developed by Microsoft. It's one of the early implementations of BASIC and was included as the default programming environment in early versions of the MS-DOS operating system.GW-BASIC was initially released with MS-DOS 2.0 in 1983. Subsequent versions of MS...

  • htmltads-2
    Windows XP/98/951997freeware3.4/5 gaming
  • ibm-filing-assistant-02
    DOS19864.1/5 word processor, spreadsheet, utility
  • impulse-tracker2-05
    DOS1995freeware4.2/5 sound editor

    Impulse Tracker was a popular music tracker software developed by Jeffrey Lim in the late 1990s. Impulse Tracker utilized a tracker-style user interface, which was common in the demoscene and among enthusiasts of chiptune and electronic music. The interface is characterized by a grid of rows and columns where users input note and instrument da...

  • javelin-spreadsheet-01
    DOS19853.3/5 spreadsheet
  • lha-1
    DOS19884.2/5 utility
  • doslynx-01
    DOS1992freeware3/5 internet
  • mathcad2-01
    DOS19893.3/5 educational software
  • ms-diagnostics-3-01
    DOS19943.7/5 utility
  • moslodeluxe-1
    DOS1990protected4.2/5 utility

    The previous file hosted here was put online by mistake (it was the deluxe version, not the basic one). Copyright holders kindly allowed Abandonware DOS to link directly to their website where you can buy the deluxe version of Mo'Slo.

  • neopaint3-03
    DOS19934.4/5 graphics editor
  • newsmaster-01
    DOS19863/5 graphics editor
  • norton-commander-1-04
    DOS19863.6/5 file management

    Norton Commander was a file manager and editor application released by Peter Norton Computing for DOS. Norton Commander used a text-based user interface with side-by-side panels and featured copy, delete, editing and preview any kind of file easily: it was an improvement over the command-line only MS-DOS interface. Norton Commander 1.0 was fir...

  • nortoncommander-5
    DOS19984.2/5 file management

    Norton Commander was one of the most popular file manager applications ever released for MS DOS. Its clever side-by-side windows interface and the ease of use allowed DOS users to copy, delete, move and preview any kind of file without the hassle of typing every command by hand. Norton Commander was first released in 1986, but the latest and final ...

  • norton-desktop1-02
    DOS19924/5 utility
  • norton-editor2-01
    DOS19904.3/5 word processor
  • norton-utilities-01
    DOS19943.7/5 file management, utility
  • psp3-03
    Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x19933.5/5 graphics editor

    Paint Shop Pro 3 is an early version of PaintShop Pro, which is a graphics editing program known for its user-friendly interface and a range of features that cater to both amateur and professional graphic designers. Paint Shop Pro 3 was released in the late 1990s and represented one of the early stages in the evolution of the software.

  • pc-globe-01
    DOS19874/5 educational software
  • pkunzip-1
    DOS1989protected4/5 file management, utility
  • print-master-01
    DOS19853/5 graphics editor

    PrintMaster is a program that allows users to create a variety of print projects, such as greeting cards, banners, brochures, and more. It provides users with tools and templates to design and customize their own print materials. PrintMaster includes a library of pre-designed templates, clipart, and other graphics that users can incorporate in...

  • qbasic71-01
    DOS19914.5/5 programming

    QBasic, or QuickBASIC, was an interpreted version of the BASIC programming language developed by Microsoft. It was designed to be easy to learn and use, making it accessible to beginners and hobbyist programmers. QBasic was part of Microsoft's QuickBASIC product line, which included both compiled and interpreted versions of the language. QBasi...

  • borland-quattro-pro-03
    DOS19913.9/5 spreadsheet
  • rawcopy-01
    DOS19924.4/5 utility