Windows 3.1 build 034f

Windows 3.1 build 034f is the Beta Release 1 of Windows 3.1. This build was originally provided by an OSBetaArchive member, whose 5.25" copy had the second floppy disk unreadable, leading other community members to rebuild it using files from other builds. This also meant that the build has been mislabeled as build 034e for a long time, as  holding the actual build number was included on the broken disk. In late 2020, community member ReflectiaX obtained a 3.5" copy of this build. He then dumped his disks in January 2021, clearing out any doubts about the build. This build was also reviewed in the December 1991 issue of Serbian computer magazine "Računari" ("Computers").

Setup has a new interface, letting you choose from 'Quick install' (Defaults) or 'Full install' (Custom). The Windows error debugger (Dr. Watson) is included and starts automatically with Windows. Object Packager has a unique icon and name in this build. There is a bug with the Setup Applications part of the setup where it will detect non-existent programs and attempt to find them.

This build is currently the earliest leaked build of Windows 3.1 to have built-in Video7 drivers supporting resolutions higher than 640x480 in 8-bit color mode.

Fixes
The original warez leak of this build is missing disk 2. Using files from build 026 and Windows 3.0 RTM, it can be installed. A fixed disk 2 can be found here.