How to Run Windows First Versions on Android.

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May 13, 2023 May 14, 2023

Windows First Version was the first operating system launched by Microsoft in the year 1985. It was a graphical user interface-based operating system designed to be used on personal computers.

Windows First Version had many features such as the ability to multitask, support for graphics and sound, and a mouse-driven interface. It quickly became popular and paved the way for future versions of Windows.

Although it may seem very basic by today's standards, Windows First Version was a groundbreaking operating system that helped to popularize personal computers and make them more accessible to the general public.

Requirements:

Limbo PC emulator.. (Click here to Download)
ZArchiver. (Available in Playstore)
FX File Explorer. (Available in Playstore)
Windows First Version Image.

Download:

Download the required apps and files from here. (Click here to download)

Method:

Installation of required apps and files:

Install all the required apps for the tutorial like Limbo PC , ZArchiver and VNC viewer.
Download the Windows First Version image file from the above link.

Download Windows image file:

Download the Windows First Version image file from the above link, The image file will be in zip file.

Extraction of Image File:

After downloading the image file, open the ZArchiver app and open the downloads folder.
Here you will find 7z file of Windows, Select the file and click on extract button.
It will take around 10-15 minutes to extract the file.
Extraction time depends upon the processing power of your phone so timings may vary.
After extraction is completed, you will get 2 Gb of vhd file of Windows First Version, so make sure you have enough storage space in your device.

Configuration of Limbo PC for Windows First Versions:

Windows 1:

Under User Interfaces:
Click on External VNC.
It will display the Server Address and set the password.

Under CPU Board:
Select Architecture as x86.
Select Machine type as PC.
Select CPU Model as n270.
Add Core to the System up to 4.
Add Ram to the System up to 512 MB.
Select 1024 MB.

Under Disks:
Select Disk and Open the Download folder containing Windows 1.vhd file.

Under Graphics:
Select Video card as VMware.

Under Advance:
Set Priority to High Priority.

Open the VNC Viewer app:
Click on the plus sign.
Click on Address and set the Server Address as given in Limbo PC Emulator.
Give the Computer Name as Windows 1.
Click on Create and Set the Picture Quality to High and Disable Update Desktop Preview.
Click on Connect and It will ask for the Password, Enter the Password created from the Limbo PC Emulator.
You will get the display of Windows 1 screen.

Windows 2

Under User Interfaces:
Click on External VNC.
It will display the Server Address and Set the password.

Under CPU Board:
Select Architecture as x86.
Select Machine type as Pc.
Select CPU Model as n270.
Add Core to the System upto 4.
Add Ram to the System upto 512 MB.
Select 1024 MB.

Under Disks:
Select Disk and Open the Download folder containing Windows 2.vhd file.

Under Graphics:
Select Video card as VMware.

Under Advance:
Set Priority to High Priority.

Open the VNC Viewer app:
Click on the plus sign.
Click on Address and set the Server Address as given in Limbo PC Emulator.
Give the Computer Name as Windows 2.
Click on Create and Set the Picture Quality to High and Disable Update Desktop Preview.
Click on Connect and It will ask for the Password, Enter the Password created from the Limbo PC Emulator.
You will get the display of Windows 2 screen.

Windows Janus

Under User Interfaces:
Click on External VNC.
It will display the Server Address and Set the password.

Under CPU Board:
Select Architecture as x86.
Select Machine type as Pc.
Select CPU Model as Pentium.
Add Core to the System upto 4.
Add Ram to the System upto 1024 MB.
Select 1024 MB.

Under Disks:
Select Disk and Open the Download folder containing Windows Janus.vhd file.

Under Graphics:
Select Video card as VMware.

Under Advance:
Set Priority to High Priority.

Open the VNC Viewer app:
Click on the plus sign.
Click on Address and set the Server Address as given in Limbo PC Emulator.
Give the Computer Name as Windows Janus.
Click on Create and Set the Picture Quality to High and Disable Update Desktop Preview.
Click on Connect and It will ask for the Password, Enter the Password created from the Limbo PC Emulator.
You will get the display of Windows Janus screen.

Windows 3

Under User Interfaces:
Click on External VNC.
It will display the Server Address and Set the password.

Under CPU Board:
Select Architecture as x86.
Select Machine type as PC.
Select CPU Model as coreduo.
Add Core to the System upto 4.
Add Ram to the System upto 1024 MB.
Select 1024 MB.

Under Disks:
Select Disk and Open the Download folder containing Windows 3.vhd file.

Under Graphics:
Select Video card as VMware.

Under Advance:
Set Priority to High Priority.

Open the VNC Viewer app:
Click on the plus sign.
Click on Address and set the Server Address as given in Limbo PC Emulator.
Give the Computer Name as Windows 3.
Click on Create and Set the Picture Quality to High and Disable Update Desktop Preview.
Click on Connect and It will ask for the Password, Enter the Password created from the Limbo PC Emulator.
You will get the display of Windows 3 screen.

Windows Chicago

Under User Interfaces:
Click on External VNC.
It will display the Server Address and Set the password.

Under CPU Board:
Select Architecture as x64.
Select Machine type as PC.
Select CPU Model as Core2duo.
Add Core to the System upto 4.
Add Ram to the System upto 2040 MB.
Select 1024 MB.

Under Disks:
Select Disk and Open the Download folder containing Windows Chicago.vhd file.

Under Graphics:
Select Video card as VMware.

Under Advance:
Set Priority to High Priority.

Open the VNC Viewer app:
Click on the plus sign.
Click on Address and set the Server Address as given in Limbo PC Emulator.
Give the Computer Name as Windows Chicago.
Click on Create and Set the Picture Quality to High and Disable Update Desktop Preview.
Click on Connect and It will ask for the Password, Enter the Password created from the Limbo PC Emulator.
You will get the display of Windows Chicago screen.

Windows 95

Under User Interfaces:
Click on External VNC.
It will display the Server Address and Set the password.

Under CPU Board:
Select Architecture as x64.
Select Machine type as PC.
Select CPU Model as Sandybridge.
Add Core to the System upto 4.
Add Ram to the System upto 512 MB.
Select Enable MTTCG.
Select 1024 MB.

Under Disks:
Select Disk and Open the Download folder containing Windows 95.vhd file.

Under Graphics:
Select Video card as VMware.

Under Advance:
Set Priority to High Priority.

Open the VNC Viewer app:
Click on the plus sign.
Click on Address and set the Server Address as given in Limbo PC Emulator.
Give the Computer Name as Windows 1.
Click on Create and Set the Picture Quality to High and Disable Update Desktop Preview.
Click on Connect and It will ask for the Password, Enter the Password created from the Limbo PC Emulator.
You will get the display of Windows 1 screen.

Windows Memphis

Under User Interfaces:
Click on External VNC.
It will display the Server Address and Set the password.

Under CPU Board:
Select Architecture as x86.
Select Machine type as PC.
Select CPU Model as n270.
Add Core to the System upto 4.
Add Ram to the System upto 512 MB.
Select Enable MTTCG.
Select 1024 MB.

Under Disks:
Select Disk and Open the Download folder containing Windows Memphis.vhd file.

Under Graphics:
Select Video card as VMware.

Under Advance:
Set Priority to High Priority.

Open the VNC Viewer app:
Click on the plus sign.
Click on Address and set the Server Address as given in Limbo PC Emulator.
Give the Computer Name as Windows 1.
Click on Create and Set the Picture Quality to High and Disable Update Desktop Preview.
Click on Connect and It will ask for the Password, Enter the Password created from the Limbo PC Emulator.
You will get the display of Windows 1 screen.

Booting up Windows First Version:

After all the options are selected, now it's time to click on the play button.
Booting process depends on the processor your phone has.
It might take around 5-10 minutes to boot as it is an old version of Windows.
It might not come with all the features, but it will give you the feel of running Windows First Version on Android.