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Can I install Windows 3.1 on an IBM 30/286?

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Name: jeremysart
Date: July 8, 2009 at 22:00:57 Pacific
OS: Windows 3.1
CPU/Ram: 286
Product: Ibm / Ps 2 286
Subcategory: General
Comment:

I remember back in the early 90's I have an IBM, that looked exactly like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...

I have been trying to learn as much about these models, but there appear to be many variations.

I need to know now, can Windows 3.1 be installed on an IBM PS/2 30/286 8530-E01??

Windows 3.1 is what I ran on my old IBM, I remember playing Wolf 3D and Commander Keen, Xargon, etc.



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Name: T-R-A
Date: July 9, 2009 at 07:42:05 Pacific
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"can Windows 3.1 be installed on an IBM PS/2 30/286..."

Yes, but it runs in "Standard Mode", it won't run in "386 Enhanced Mode":

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/79749

You would had to have played the games in DOS. If you are just looking for a DOS emulator to play the games, you might want to look into DOSBox:

http://www.dosbox.com/


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Response Number 2
Name: jeremysart
Date: July 9, 2009 at 19:29:08 Pacific
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Thanks for the info!
I dont like using Dosbox however, I prefer to use the original machine in the same way I did oh so many years ago.
I have a fun collection of machines and gaming systems.
I even have an old PC with dual tape drives lol.


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