The most popular 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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PC Globe 5

DOS19874.1/5

LHA

DOS19884.2/5 utility

Netscape Navigator 4

Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x19973.8/5 browser

Netscape Navigator was one of the earliest web browsers that played a crucial role in popularizing the World Wide Web. It was developed by Netscape Communications Corporation and released in 1994. Netscape Navigator was among the first graphical web browsers that allowed users to navigate the internet using a graphical user interface rather than a ...

CheckIt 3

DOS19902.8/5 utility

Javelin

DOS19853.3/5 spreadsheet

TheDraw 4

DOS19863.3/5 graphics editor

The Patcher 6.1

DOS19933.8/5 utility, gaming software

Visual Basic 3

Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x19933/5 programming

Visual Basic 3 (VB3) is a programming language and integrated development environment (IDE) released by Microsoft in 1993. It is part of the Visual Basic (VB) series, which is known for its ease of use and rapid application development capabilities. Visual Basic 3 was a significant step forward in the evolution of the Visual Basic language and...

PKzip

DOS1989protected4/5 utility

Bank Streek Writer Plus

DOS19863/5 word processor

IBM Assistant 2.0

DOS19864.1/5 word processor, spreadsheet, utility

NCSA Mosaic

Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x19933.3/5 browser

NCSA Mosaic was one of the earliest web browsers to appear on the market. It was developed at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. NCSA Mosaic was released in 1993 and is credited with being the first widely-used graphical web browser with a user-friendly interface.

NewsMaster

DOS19863.5/5 graphics editor

Einstein Writer 7

DOS19853.5/5 word processor

ResidualVM

Windows XP/98/952003freeware3.8/5 gaming software

Microsoft Diagnostics 3.01

DOS19943.7/5 utility

Adventure Game Studio (AGS)

WindowsLinuxMac OS1997freeware3.9/5 gaming software

Adventure Game Studio (AGS) is a software development tool that enables users to create point-and-click adventure games. It was originally created by Chris Jones and has been used by game developers to produce a variety of 2D adventure games. AGS provides a scripting language, a visual editor, and various other tools to simplify the game developmen...