Microsoft WinPad Preliminary Development Release
| Build of Microsoft WinPad | |
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| Release name | Preliminary Development Release |
|---|---|
| OS family | 16-bit Windows |
| Version number | 1.0 |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Compiled on | 1993-09-21 |
| About dialog | |
The Microsoft WinPad Preliminary Development Release is the earliest known build of WinPad. The PDK for this build was released in September 1993. It relies on Windows 3.1x, however, it needs to be run independently in the DOS environment. It was shared on BetaArchive on 8 June 2020.[1] This leak, however has the Disk 6 missing, and the complete copy of this build was uploaded on 24 June 2024.[2]
Notably, it already uses Chicago/Windows 95-style common controls instead of the ones seen in the Windows 3.xx line. As WinPad utilizes Standard Mode, the classic Windows environment cannot be used if Windows was already configured to use Standard Mode prior to installing WinPad (such as on 286 systems) unless WinPad is uninstalled.
Requirements[edit | edit source]
The following equipment is required:
- Floppy disk configured as DRIVE A:.
- Hard disk configured as DRIVE C:.
- Color graphics card.
- Mouse (Microsoft Mouse or PS/2)
The following software is required:
- MS-DOS 5.0–6.22
- Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups 3.1x or Windows for Pen Computing 1.0 to 1.0a
Bugs[edit | edit source]
Errors will occur if the user exits WinPad while the Calendar app is opened.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Installation[edit | edit source]
Setup is initializing
Welcome
Registration
Installation location
Tablet installation
File copying
Disk swap
Incomplete setup
Exiting setup
WinPad[edit | edit source]
Splash screen
Main screen
Calendar
Address
Mail
Tasks/ToDo
Notes
Switchboard
Clock
Calculator
More applications
Find
Microsoft Pegged title screen
Pegged in game
Run
Cannot find SHELL.dll
General Protection Error
Exit WinPad
Ending your Windows session
