Windows 3.1x Patches & Updates GuideCESD|200234Windows 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:
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. 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:
Recommended Installation ProcedureBefore 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.
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.
Windows NT 3.1x Patches & Updates GuideThe 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 Want to download all of these updates from us? If you would like to make a donation to help towards our running costs, we will provide you with a download link to the files. Find out more.
PrerequisitesThis guide assumes a certain level of system components have already been updated. These are the prerequisites for the installation:
Critical Updates:
Recommended Updates:
Internet Explorer QFE's:
Additional Installation Items: |