I already had ISO files of Windows NT4 and Windows 2000 but getting hold of Window NT3.51 took a bit more searching. Installation Mediaīefore you can start, you are going to need the installation media and this is where licensing gets a little tricky.

Jump to the bottom of the post for my video of the OS in action. Somethings worked and some did not but I did get Microsoft Bob working! So here is my guide to running old versions of Windows on Windows 10 along with a few tips you need to get them working. My aim was to install Windows 3.1, Windows NT 3.51, Windows 95, Windows NT4 and Windows 2000 on Windows 10 via Hyper-V. One great feature of Windows 10 Professional is Hyper-V, the ability to run multiple virtual PCs from your PC and this is what I used for my retro Windows project. UPDATE4: I have new guide focusing on Running old versions of Windows on Windows 11 with Hyper-V UPDATE3: If you want to try Windows 11 on Hyper-V check out my new guide UPDATE2: I have recorded a video walk through of how to set up Hyper-V to run old versions of Windows UPDATE: I have record a video of Windows Longhorn cira 2004 Depending on your age, it could be your first time looking at the great-great-great grandfather of Window 10 or a trip down memory lane. I love testing the latest version of Windows 10 via the Windows Insider program but sometimes it is interesting to go back and play with operating systems from the past.

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