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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Einstein Writer 7
DOS19853.5/5 word processor
Virtual Reality Studio 2.0
DOS19924.4/5 gaming software
Doszip Commander
DOS2007freeware3.9/5 file management
Rawcopy
DOS19924.2/5 utility, gaming software
Visual Basic 3
Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x19933.5/5 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...
Lynx
DOS1992freeware3/5 browser
PC Globe 5
DOS19874.1/5
Arachne WWW
DOS1996freeware3.8/5 browser
Arachne is a graphical web browser for DOS. Arachne was developed by Michal Polák and released in the early 1990s as a text-mode web browser with limited graphical capabilities. Arachne allowed DOS users to browse the World Wide Web in a graphical, though quite basic, manner. It supported features such as displaying images, handling lin...
Dungeon Master's Assistant Vol 2
DOS1989protected3.8/5 gaming software
The Patcher 6.1
DOS19933.8/5 utility, gaming software
TheDraw 4
DOS19863.3/5 graphics editor
Music Time Deluxe
Windows XP/98/9519963.5/5 sound software
ResidualVM
Windows XP/98/952003freeware3.8/5 gaming software
Netscape Navigator 4
Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x19973.3/5 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 ...
WinFrotz
Windows XP/98/952002freeware3.9/5 gaming software
NCSA Mosaic
Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x19932.8/5 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.
Magic: The Gathering Interactive Encyclopedia
Windows XP/98/9519993.6/5 gaming software
Magic: The Gathering Interactive Encyclopedia is an abandoned "educational" application and turn-based strategy game based on he Magic: The Gathering collectible card game. MTG: Interactive Encyclopedia was developed by Wizards of the Coast and released in 1999 for Windows XP, 98, 95. The base application contains Magic cards up to the Mercadi...
Bank Streek Writer Plus
DOS19863/5 word processor
Volkswriter 3
DOS19823.8/5 word processor
Javelin
DOS19853.3/5 spreadsheet
EducAtlas 1993
DOS19933.2/5
At-slow4
DOS19893.2/5 utility
HTML Tads
Windows XP/98/951997freeware3.6/5 gaming software
LHA
DOS19884.2/5 utility
F-Prot
DOS19953.8/5 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.