How to Install Windows 3.1
Windows 3.1 is a closed source, 16-bit operating environment that runs on top of MS-DOS, released 6th April 1992. It proceeded Windows 3.0 but was succeeded by Windows 95. Support was dropped as of 31st December 2001. True, the system...
Part 1 of 3:
Installing MS-DOS
MS-DOS must be installed first or else you cannot install/use Windows 3.1. This is because Windows 3.1 is an operating environment that runs on top of MS-DOS.
- Insert the MS DOS Setup #1 floppy disk.
- Start up the computer.
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Picture 1 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Press ↵ Enter. -
Picture 2 of How to Install Windows 3.1 If your hard drive is unallocated, select the 'Configure unallocated disk space.' Press ↵ Enter.- If you do have an allocated hard drive, select that partition and press ↵ Enter.
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Picture 3 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Ensure the setup floppy disk is inserted and press ↵ Enter to continue. -
Picture 4 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Check that the following settings are correct before pressing ↵ Enter to continue. -
Picture 5 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Choose a directory to install MS-DOS.- It is recommended to leave the directory where the computer recommends.
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Picture 6 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Remove the Setup #1 floppy disk and insert the Setup #2 floppy disk and press ↵ Enter to continue. -
Picture 7 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Remove the Setup #2 floppy disk and insert the Setup #3 floppy disk and press ↵ Enter to continue. -
Picture 8 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Remove all floppy disks and press ↵ Enter. -
Picture 9 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Restart your computer by pressing ↵ Enter.
Part 2 of 3:
Installing Windows 3.1
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Picture 10 of How to Install Windows 3.1 When you see this screen, insert the Windows 3.1 setup floppy. -
Picture 11 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Type A and :. Then press ↵ Enter. -
Picture 12 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Type setup. Then press ↵ Enter. -
Picture 13 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Press ↵ Enter. -
Picture 14 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Pick your setup mode. It's a matter of personal preference but for this tutorial, we will use the "Express Setup". -
Picture 15 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Insert the "Microsoft Windows 3.1 Disk #2" floppy disk and press ↵ Enter. -
Picture 16 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Insert the "Microsoft Windows 3.1 Disk #3" floppy disk and press ↵ Enter. -
Picture 17 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Type in your name and press Continue.- You can type in your company if you wish but it isn't essential to the installation process.
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Picture 18 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Check that your name and company correct and then click Continue.- If you have made a mistake, click change and correct the mistake.
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Picture 19 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Insert the "Microsoft Windows 3.1 Disk #4" floppy disk and click Continue. -
Picture 20 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Insert the "Microsoft Windows 3.1 Disk #5" floppy disk and click Continue. -
Picture 21 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Insert the "Microsoft Windows 3.1 Disk #6" floppy disk and click Continue. -
Picture 22 of How to Install Windows 3.1 If you wish to install a printer, click your desired printed and click Install.- For this tutorial, we will not be installing a printer so make sure "No Printer Attached" is highlighted and click install.
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Picture 23 of How to Install Windows 3.1 If you see this message, do the following:- Confirm that the message displays C:DOSEDIT.COM
- Make sure that "MS-DOS Editor" is highlighted
- Click OK.
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Picture 24 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Use "Run tutorial" if you are used to newer operating systems. Windows 3.1 is very different (it doesn't have a Start menu)!- For this article, "Skip Tutorial" was selected.
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Picture 25 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Remove all floppy disks from the computer and click Reboot. -
Picture 26 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Type in win and press ↵ Enter -
Picture 27 of How to Install Windows 3.1 If the setup has ran correctly, you will see this screen and Windows 3.1 is up and running to use.
Part 3 of 3:
Shutting Down
Windows 3.1 doesn't have a fancy 'Shut Down' button so you must follow the steps taken below (ensure you've saved all your work first):
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Picture 28 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Click File. -
Picture 29 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Click Exit Windows. -
Picture 30 of How to Install Windows 3.1 Click OK. -
Picture 31 of How to Install Windows 3.1 When you see this screen, you are safe to turn your computer off via the button on the computer or to unplug it.
Update 04 March 2020
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