Abandonware DOS title

Abandonware applications sorted by title, from Z to A

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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wordstar4-01

Wordstar 4

DOS1986 word processor
WordStar 4 was a popular word processing software program during the early days of personal computing. WordStar 4 included features typical of word processors in that era, allowing users to create, edit, and format documents....
word-perfect-5-02

Word Perfect 5

DOS1989 word processor
winfrotz-1

WinFrotz

Windows XP/98/952002freeware gaming software
volkswriter3-02

Volkswriter 3

DOS1982 word processor
visual-basic-3-02

Visual Basic 3

Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x1993 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 develo...
ibm-visicalc-1-01

VisiCalc 1.0

DOS1979freeware spreadsheet
VisiCalc was the first spreadsheet software for personal computers, and it played a pivotal role in the early history of personal computing. It was developed by Dan Bricklin and Bob Frankston and first released in 1979 for the App...
3d-construction-kit-2-08

Virtual Reality Studio 2.0

DOS1992 gaming software
3d-construction-kit-2

Virtual Reality Studio

DOS1991 gaming software
prolog_splash

Turbo Prolog 2.0

DOS1986protected programming
turbo-pascal-7-01

Turbo Pascal 7

DOSWindows 3.xMac OS1992 programming
Turbo Pascal 7 (TP7) is a programming language and integrated development environment (IDE) that was popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It was developed by Borland as an evolution of their earlier Turbo Pascal versions. Tu...
tasm-02

Turbo Assembler (TASM)

DOSWindows XP/98/951989 programming, utility
Turbo Assembler and Tools 5.0, often referred to as TASM, is an x86 assembler for MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows. As a key component of Borland's suite of development tools, TASM was packaged alongside Turbo Debugger (TD),...
the-draw-02

TheDraw 4

DOS1986 graphics editor
thepatcher-1

The Patcher 6.1

DOS1993 utility, gaming software
skyglobe-01

Skyglobe 3.5

DOS1992 utility
SkyGlobe is an astronomy software that was popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It was a DOS-based planetarium program that allowed users to explore the night sky in real-time or by adjusting dates and times. Some of it...
skaletracker-01

Skale Tracker

Windows XP/98/95LinuxWindows 10/112005freeware sound software
scummvm-01

ScummVM

Windows XP/98/952001freeware gaming software
residualvm-01

ResidualVM

Windows XP/98/952003freeware gaming software
rawcopy-01

Rawcopy

DOS1992 utility, gaming software
borland-quattro-pro-03

Quattro Pro v4

DOS1991 spreadsheet
qbasic71-01

QBASIC

DOS1991 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 o...
print-master-01

PrintMaster

DOS1985 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.&...
pkunzip-splash

PKzip

DOS1989protected utility
pc-paintbrush-02

PC Paintbrush

DOS1984 graphics editor
pc-globe-01

PC Globe 5

DOS1987
psp3-03

Paint Shop Pro 3.11

Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.x1993 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...
drdos7-01

Novell DOS 7

DOS1993 file management, utility
norton-utilities-01

Norton Utilities 8

DOS1994 file management, utility
norton-editor2-01

Norton Editor 2

DOS1990 word processor
norton-desktop1-02

Norton Desktop

DOS1992 utility
nortoncommander-5

Norton Commander 5.5

DOS1998 file management
Norton Commander was one of the most popular and influential file management applications ever released for MS-DOS. Introduced in 1986, it featured an innovative, dual-pane interface that allowed users to perform tasks like copyin...