The best 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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NeoPaint 3.2
DOS19934.4/5 graphics editor
Norton Utilities 8
DOS19944.3/5 file management, utility
Virtual Reality Studio 2.0
DOS19924.3/5 gaming software
Turbo Assembler (TASM)
DOSWindows 3.xWindows XP/98/9519894.3/5 programming, utility
Turbo Assembler, 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), forming the Turbo Assembler/Turbo Debugger (TASM/TD) bundle. Turbo Assembler was favored for its speed and compatibility with the popular ...
VisiCalc 1.0
DOS1979freeware4.3/5 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 Apple II computer. VisiCalc is often considered the first electronic spreadsheet, and its success had a significant impact ...
QBASIC
DOS19914.3/5 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...
Deluxe Paint 2
DOS19884.3/5 graphics editor
Deluxe Paint, often abbreviated as DPaint, was a popular bitmap graphics editor and animation software package. It was developed by Electronic Arts (EA) and released in the mid-1980s. Deluxe Paint was initially designed for the Commodore Amiga computer, which was known for its advanced graphics capabilities at the time.
ScummVM
Windows XP/98/952001freeware4.3/5 gaming software
Alice: The Personal Pascal
DOS19854.3/5 programming
Borland Turbo Pascal 3.0
DOS19864.3/5 programming
Melody Maker 3
DOS19924.3/5 sound software
Turbo Pascal 7
DOSWindows 3.xMac OS19924.3/5 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. Turbo Pascal 7 was released around 1992.Turbo Pascal 7 gained popularity in educational settings and among hobbyist progra...
DBGL: DOSBox Game Launcher
Windows 10/112017freeware4.2/5 emulator
DBGL is a free and open-source frontend for DOSBox available for many platforms, developed in Java.
Arj
DOS19904.2/5 utility
ARJ is a file compression utility and file format created by Robert K. Jung. The name "ARJ" stands for "Archived by Robert Jung." It was popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a compression tool for MS-DOS and other systems. ARJ offered high compression ratios and various features, such as archive encryption and error recovery.
Rawcopy
DOS19924.2/5 utility, gaming software
Norton Commander 5.5
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 ...
dBASE III
DOS19844.2/5 database
dBASE III is a relational database management system (RDBMS) that was popular in the late 1980s. It was developed by Ashton-Tate, a software company. dBASE III was a successor to the earlier dBASE II and was part of a series of dBASE products. dBASE III played a significant role in the history of database management systems, especially during ...
Norton Editor 2
DOS19904.2/5 word processor
D-Fend Reloaded
Windows XP/98/95Windows 10/112008freeware4.2/5 emulator
D-Fend Reloaded it's one of the most user-friendly front ends for the popular DOS-BOX emulator. The installer download includes the latest versione of DOS-BOX and is available for free for Windows
Wordstar 4
DOS19864.2/5 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. It used a command-driven interface, where users would enter specific commands to perform various tasks. The software wa...
LHA
DOS19884.2/5 utility
Fast Tracker 2
DOS19944.2/5 sound software
PC Globe 5
DOS19874.1/5
Borland Turbo C v1
DOS19874.1/5 programming
Borland Turbo Basic 1.0
DOS19874.1/5 programming
Borland Turbo Basic was a programming language developed by Borland, a software company that was prominent in the 1980s and 1990s. Turbo Basic was part of the Turbo series of programming languages and development tools that Borland created during that time.Turbo Basic was designed as a fast and efficient version of the BASIC programming language. B...
AutoCAD 2.5
DOS19864.1/5 graphics editor
Mo'Slo
DOS1990protected4.1/5 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.
GW-BASIC 3
DOS19884.1/5 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...
3D Studio 3
DOS19934.1/5 graphics editor
DOS Navigator v 1.5
DOS1991freeware4.1/5 file management