Windows 3.1 build 043e
| Build of Windows 3.1 | |
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| Release name | Beta Release 2 |
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| OS family | 16-bit Windows |
| Version number | 3.1 |
| Build number | 043 |
| Build revision | e |
| Architecture | 16-bit |
| Compiled on | 1991-08-27 |
| About dialog | |
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Windows 3.1 build 043e is the official Beta Release 2 of Windows 3.1. Prior to it being uploaded to BetaArchive on 4 March 2014,[1] it was commonly believed to be a typo of build 034e, itself a mislabel of build 034f, which was already available.
This build was also mentioned by internal Microsoft e-mails from late August 1991,[2] as well as build 061d's README.TXT file. Another e-mail from late December 1991 discusses sending "WFP SDK 1.0 Alpha (Kanji version)" and "WIN3.1 Beta2 (Kj)" to IBM Japan.[3] It is unclear whether Beta 2 refers to this build (suggesting there is a Japanese version of it as well) or some other build from the Beta 2 stage.
Changes[edit | edit source]
- Reversi has been removed and replaced by Minesweeper.
- Dr. Watson has been updated to version 0.79 and now shows a copyright notice with the date of 1991.
- The logo in the About Dialog for Program Manager has been changed to be similar to the RTM, albeit without any color.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Setup[edit | edit source]
80286 requirement
Starting setup
Welcome to setup
Express or custom setup
Scanning for previous versions of Windows
Directory confirmation
Config confirmation
Disk 2
Copying files
Mouse tutorial selection
Mouse tutorial start
Mouse info
How to use the mouse
Try moving the mouse
Try clicking
Click the Control menu
Double-click the Control menu
Double-click the title bar
Drag the Control menu
End
Piracy warning
Windows 3.1 components
Readme files
Accessories
Games
Screensavers
Multimedia components
Virtual memory
GUI setup
Copying files
Disk 3
Disk 5
Confirmation to modify
AUTOEXEC.BATandCONFIG.SYS
Ditto
Printers
Setup applications
Scanning
Select applications
Release notes
End of setup
Interface[edit | edit source]
Boot screen
Calendar
Calculator
Cardfile
Clipboard Viewer
Clock in the Digital theme
Clock in the Analog theme
Character Map
Control Panel
Color
Fonts
Ports
COM1 settings
Mouse
Desktop
Sound
Printers
International
Keyboard
Date & Time
386 Enhanced
Virtual Memory
DOS Prompt
Dr. Watson
When you open Dr. Watson when it's already running
File Manager
Minesweeper mid-game
Ditto, end
Notepad
Object Packager
Paintbrush
PIF Editor
Program Manager
Print Manager
README.TXT
Recorder
Registration Info Editor (Regedit)
Solitaire
Select default serial port
Terminal
Write
Windows Setup
Task Manager warning
End session
