How to Install Windows 3.1

1. 1
   When you see this screen, insert the Windows 3.1 setup floppy.
2. 2
   Type A and : . Then press ↵ Enter .
3. 3
   Type setup . Then press ↵ Enter .
4. 4
   Press ↵ Enter .
5. 5
   Pick your setup mode. It's a matter of personal preference but for this tutorial, we will use the "Express Setup".
6. 6
   Insert the "Microsoft Windows 3.1 Disk #2" floppy disk and press ↵ Enter .
7. 7
   Insert the "Microsoft Windows 3.1 Disk #3" floppy disk and press ↵ Enter .
8. 8
   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.
9. 9
   Check that your name and company correct and then click Continue .

   • If you have made a mistake, click change and correct the mistake.
10. 10
    Insert the "Microsoft Windows 3.1 Disk #4" floppy disk and click Continue .
11. 11
    Insert the "Microsoft Windows 3.1 Disk #5" floppy disk and click Continue .
12. 12
    Insert the "Microsoft Windows 3.1 Disk #6" floppy disk and click Continue .
13. 13
    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.
14. 14
    If you see this message, do the following:

    • Confirm that the message displays C:\DOS\EDIT.COM
    • Make sure that "MS-DOS Editor" is highlighted
    • Click OK .
15. 15
    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.
16. 16
    Remove all floppy disks from the computer and click Reboot .
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1. 1
   Type in win and press ↵ Enter
2. 2
   If the setup has ran correctly, you will see this screen and Windows 3.1 is up and running to use.
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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):

1. 1
   Click File .
2. 2
   Click Exit Windows .
3. 3
   Click OK .
4. 4
   When you see this screen, you are safe to turn your computer off via the button on the computer or to unplug it.
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