Windows/286 2.0

Windows/286 2.0 is a graphical operating released by Microsoft Corporation on December 9, 1987. It runs as a graphical shell on top of an existing MS-DOS installation. Windows/286 2.0 was superseded by Windows/286 2.10. Support was officially discontinued on December 31, 2001.

Windows/286 2.0 allows application windows to overlap each other, unlike its predecessor Windows 1.0, which could only display only tiled windows. More sophisticated keyboard shortcuts were introduced, as well as support for VGA graphics.

Minimum Specifications[]

MS-DOS Minimum/Recommended Specifications
Minimum Specifications		Recommended Specifications
System	Personal Computers using an Intel 80286 Processor (IBM Personal Computers and Compatibles)
Operating System	MS-DOS 3.30
CPU	8086 or 8088	CPU	80286
RAM	512 KB conventional memory
Graphics	IBM EGA, IBM VGA, IBM 8514, IBM CGA, Hercules graphics card, or compatibles.
Storage	Hard disk required
Floppy Disk Drive	A low-density (720 KB) 3.5" or 1.20 MB 5.25" Floppy Disk Drive is required for Installation.
Input	Use of the Microsoft Mouse is optional.