How to Install and Run Windows NT versions on Android. [2023]

Joy
May 16, 2023
Windows NT is a family of operating systems produced by Microsoft. It was first released in the year 1993 as Windows NT 3.1 and it has been continually updated since then. 


Microsoft has released many versions of Windows NT, including Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. 
Each new version has brought new features and improvements.
Windows NT versions require certain conditions to run on a device. For example, the device must meet the minimum hardware requirements, such as a minimum amount of RAM, processor speed, and hard disk space. The device must also have compatible drivers and software installed.

It's worth noting that not all software or hardware is compatible with every version of Windows NT. Some devices may require specific drivers or updates to work properly with the operating system.
Although Windows NT has been primarily designed for desktop and server use, it has been adapted for other platforms such as embedded devices, mobile phones, and tablets.


Requirements:

  • Limbo PC emulator. (Click here to Download)
  • ZArchiver. (Available in Playstore)
  • FX File Explorer. (Available in Playstore)
  • Windows NT Image Files.

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 NT image file from the above link. 

Download Windows image file:

  • Download the Windows NT 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 NT, 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 7 Gb of vhd file of Windows NT, so make sure you have enough storage space in your device.

Configuration of Limbo PC for Windows NT:

    Windows NT 3.1:

    • Under User Interfaces:
    • Click on External VNC.
    • It will display the Server Address and Set the password.
    • Under CPU Board:
    • Select Machine type as PC.
    • Select CPU Model asn270.
    • Add Core to the System up to1.
    • Add Ram to the System upto 128 MB.
    • Select Disable TSC.
    • Under Disks:
    • Select Disk and Open the Download folder containing Windows NT 3.1.Img file.
    • Under Graphics:
    • Select Video card asVMware.
    • Under Network:
    • Select Network to user.
    • Select Network Card to pcnet.
    • Open the Vnc Viewer app:
    • Click on Plus sign.
    • Click on Address and set the Server Address as given in Limbo PC Emulator.
    • Give the Computer Name as Windows NT 3.1.
    • 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 NT 3.1 screen.

      Windows NT 3.5:

      • Under User Interfaces:
      • Click on External VNC.
      • It will display the Server Address and Set the password.
      • Under CPU Board:
      • Select Machine type as PC.
      • Select CPU Model asn270.
      • Add Core to the System up to1.
      • Add Ram to the System upto 128 MB.
      • Select Disable TSC.
      • Under Disks:
      • Select Disk and Open the Download folder containing Windows NT 3.5.Img file.
      • Under Graphics:
      • Select Video card asVMware.
      • Open the Vnc Viewer app:
      • Click on Plus sign.
      • Click on Address and set the Server Address as given in Limbo PC Emulator.
      • Give the Computer Name as Windows NT 3.5.
      • 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 NT 3.5 screen.

        Windows NT Cairo/Hydra:

        • Under User Interfaces:
        • Click on External VNC.
        • It will display the Server Address and Set the password.
        • Under CPU Board:
        • Select Machine type as PC.
        • Select CPU Model as core2duo.
        • Add cores to the system upto4.
        • Add Ram to the System upto 512 MB.
        • Select Disable TSC.
        • Under Disks:
        • Select Disk and Open the Download folder containing Windows NT Cairo/Hydra.Img file.
        • Under Graphics:
        • Select Video card asVMware.
        • Open the Vnc Viewer app:
        • Click on Plus sign.
        • Click on Address and set the Server Address as given in Limbo PC Emulator.
        • Give the Computer Name as Windows NT Cairo/Hydra.
        • 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 NT Cairo/Hydra screen.

          Windows NT 4.0:

          • Under User Interfaces:
          • Click on External VNC.
          • It will display the Server Address and Set the password.
          • Under CPU Board:
          • Select Machine type as PC.
          • Select CPU Model as 486.
          • Add Core to the System up to1.
          • Add Ram to the System up to 128 MB.
          • Select Disable TSC.
          • Under Disks:
          • Select Disk and Open the Download folder containing Windows NT 4.0.Img file.
          • Under Graphics:
          • Select Video card as cirrus.
          • Under Network:
          • Select Network to user.
          • Select Network Card to ne2k_pci.
          • Open the Vnc Viewer app:
          • Click on Plus sign.
          • Click on Address and set the Server Address as given in Limbo PC Emulator.
          • Give the Computer Name as Windows NT 4.0.
          • 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 NT 4.0 screen.

            Windows NT 5.0:

            • Under User Interfaces:
            • Click on External VNC.
            • It will display the Server Address and Set the password.
            • Under CPU Board:
            • Select Machine type as PC.
            • Select CPU Model as pentium3.
            • Add Core to the System up to1.
            • Add Ram to the System up to 512 MB.
            • Select Disable TSC.
            • Under Disks:
            • Select Disk and Open the Download folder containing Windows NT 5.0.Img file.
            • Under Graphics:
            • Select Video card as cirrus.
            • Under Network:
            • Select Network to user.
            • Select Network Card to ne2k_pci.
            • Open the Vnc Viewer app:
            • Click on Plus sign.
            • Click on Address and set the Server Address as given in Limbo PC Emulator.
            • Give the Computer Name as Windows NT 5.0.
            • 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 NT 5.0 screen.


              Booting up Windows NT:

              • After all the options are selected, now its time to click on play button.
              • Booting process depends on the processor your phone has.
              • It might take around 10-20 minutes to boot as it is a new version of Windows.
              • It might not come with all the features but It will give you the feel of running Windows NT on android.


              Conclusion

              • So, in this way, you can run Windows ME on Android using the Limbo PC emulator.
              • It will be very slow, as it is an old OS, and it might take time to make it run smoothly by modifying it further in the future.
              • If you are interested, you can check out other cool Windows tutorials from here.
              • If you want to learn more about previous installation which was of Windows ME on Android, you can check it out from here.
              • If you want to watch the video tutorial of this post, click on the play button below.

              Tutorial: