Windows 3.1x and Windows For Workgroups was released between March 1992
and November 2003. The Windows 3.1x release spanned four releases and marked
the end of the Home user Windows 3 line as well as the end of the 16-bit kernel.
The releases were:
- Windows 3.10
- Windows 3.10 for Workgroups
- Windows 3.11
- Windows 3.11 for Workgroups
While Windows 3.1x is no-longer a productive or viable operating
system, there are a few still about who use it for novelty purposes.
The Windows 3.1x family reached the final stage of it's support
life cycle in December 2001. From that point on only archived support
documentation was available.
It is important to remember if using Windows NT 3.51 Workstation
that it is no longer a supported Operating System. Currently most
software required to provide additional security will not
function. If your system can support it we recommend looking to
upgrade to a newer operating system. Especially if you are browsing
on the Internet.
It is unlikely that you will be able to find Firewall and Anti-virus
solutions for the NT 3 platform as a result you should: Minimise
any network shares that you setup on the computer should also be
considered. If possible don't connect to the Internet.
This guide is provided for frivolous purposes only. Windows 3.1x
cannot be used to synchronise a Handheld PC.
If you can start with a fresh install of Windows 3.1x we recommend that
you do the following:
- Perform a fully custom installation
- Only select the optional components that YOU need
- Do not install LAN components unless you need it
- When installing a LAN, make sure not to install unneeded components
and protocols.
- If installing LAN we recommend that you perform the install
after Windows is fully configured and that you make use of the
TCP/IP support files listed below. Do not allow NetBEUI or IPX/SPX
to be installed if you don't specifically need them.
Recommended Installation Procedure
Before installing any operating system it is important to have
all of the pieces of information and software that you will need
in order to successfully get up and running.
The main information that you will require are:
- Product Installation Key
- Network information (If Applicable)
- Make and Model of your system hardware
- System Drivers, (notably Display, Modem and Network)
Drivers will have come with your PC, its hardware
or both. It is important to note however that these drivers may
not be current versions. Having updated drivers can provide
significant performance benefits for your PC. We recommend
that you crate a list of all the manufacturers of your system hardware
and then check their web sites for current drivers.
NB: If you are installing a Network Interface
Card in your PC, ensure that you have its drivers on a floppy disk.
- Install a DOS environment (MS-DOS 6.22 recommended)
- Boot into dos
- Insert Setup Disk 1 into your floppy drive
- Open the floppy drive at the prompt and type: Setup.exe
- Follow the instructions on the screen
- Once in GUI mode select optional components and no Network
- Once on the Windows NT 3.1x Desktop, install the rest of your
Hardware drivers
- If needed Install Networking support using the TCP/IP downloads
below
- Install Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 win16*
- Follow through the rest of the Windows
3.1x Patches & Updates Guide (Below), installing
the updates, fixes and add-ons listed
- Install your preferred web browser if you wish to use an additional
one, ensuring you have the latest version
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* Although you may not actively use Microsoft
Internet Explorer, installing it updates system components
and security. It is best to do it now.
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Windows NT 3.1x Patches & Updates Guide
The following list of updates will provide you with the highest
level of security available to Windows 3.1x. The Approximate total
download size of all the listed updates is 10.70 MB
Prerequisites
This guide assumes a certain level of system components have already
been updated. These are the prerequisites for the installation:
- Windows 3.10 or Windows 3.11
- Internet Explorer 5.0 win16 - Click
Here to Download
Critical Updates:
Q85557
File Manager Update
Q111292
RAS Point-Point Server Update
Q112025
VShare Update
Q124345
Calculator Update
Windows
3.10 Kernel Update (3.10 Only)
Recommended Updates:
Euro
Currency Support
Q111682
TCP IP Drivers
Q123087
OLE 2.03 Update
Video For Windows
1.1e
Windows 32
add-on extensions
Windows
Font Updates (HPC:Factor Package)
Internet Explorer QFE's:
Internet
Explorer High Encryption Pack
Q237824
Outlook Express 5 Year 2000 Update
Additional Installation Items:
