How to Install Windows 3.

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Insert the MS DOS Setup #1 floppy disk.

   Press ↵ Enter.
   
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   3.1 is very different (it doesn't have a Start menu)! For this article, "Skip Tutorial" was selected. ,,,,,,,
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   Step 2: Start up the computer.

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   Step 3: Press ↵ Enter.

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   Step 4: If your hard drive is unallocated

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   Step 5: select the 'Configure unallocated disk space.'

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   Step 6: Ensure the setup floppy disk is inserted and press ↵ Enter to continue.

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   Step 7: Check that the following settings are correct before pressing ↵ Enter to continue.

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   Step 8: Choose a directory to install MS-DOS.

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   Step 9: Remove the Setup #1 floppy disk and insert the Setup #2 floppy disk and press ↵ Enter to continue.

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    Step 10: Remove the Setup #2 floppy disk and insert the Setup #3 floppy disk and press ↵ Enter to continue.

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    Step 11: Remove all floppy disks and press ↵ Enter.

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    Step 12: Restart your computer by pressing ↵ Enter.

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    Step 13: When you see this screen

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    Step 14: insert the Windows 3.1 setup floppy.

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    Step 15: Type A and :.

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    Step 16: Type setup.

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    Step 17: Press ↵ Enter.

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    Step 18: Pick your setup mode.

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    Step 19: Insert the "Microsoft Windows 3.1 Disk #2" floppy disk and press ↵ Enter.

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    Step 20: Insert the "Microsoft Windows 3.1 Disk #3" floppy disk and press ↵ Enter.

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    Step 21: Type in your name and press Continue.

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    Step 22: Check that your name and company correct and then click Continue.

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    Step 23: Insert the "Microsoft Windows 3.1 Disk #4" floppy disk and click Continue.

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    Step 24: Insert the "Microsoft Windows 3.1 Disk #5" floppy disk and click Continue.

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    Step 25: Insert the "Microsoft Windows 3.1 Disk #6" floppy disk and click Continue.

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    Step 26: If you wish to install a printer

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    Step 27: click your desired printed and click Install.

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    Step 28: If you see this message

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    Step 29: do the following: Confirm that the message displays C:\DOS\EDIT.COM Make sure that "MS-DOS Editor" is highlighted Click OK.

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    Step 30: Use "Run tutorial" if you are used to newer operating systems.

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    Step 31: Remove all floppy disks from the computer and click Reboot.

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    Step 32: Type in win and press ↵ Enter

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    Step 33: If the setup has ran correctly

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    Step 34: you will see this screen and Windows 3.1 is up and running to use.

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    Step 35: Click File.

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    Step 36: Click Exit Windows.

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    Step 37: Click OK.

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    Step 38: When you see this screen

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    Step 39: you are safe to turn your computer off via the button on the computer or to unplug it.

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