Play Windows 1.01 Online

Windows 1.01 was Microsoft's first graphical operating environment, released in 1985 as part of the MS-DOS Classic Games collection. It ran on top of MS-DOS and introduced a mouse-driven interface to PC users who were accustomed to command lines. This was not a standalone game, but a system that allowed multitasking applications in tiled windows, a significant step for home computing at the time.

You control a cursor to manipulate program windows, launch applications like Write or Paint, and manage files with the MS-DOS Executive. The main objective is basic productivity and familiarization with a visual desktop. Signature mechanics include arranging non-overlapping rectangular windows and switching between running programs. The pacing is deliberate, and the difficulty lies in adapting to a new way of interacting with the machine after using text prompts. It feels like cautiously directing the early, hesitant steps of modern computing.

Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".