FreeDOS 1.3 RC5
Please help us test the new release candidate (RC) for the FreeDOS 1.3 release! There are a ton of new changes and improvements from 1.2, including:
- New FreeCOM 0.85a
- New Kernel 2043 and an 8086 version with FAT32 support
- Floppy Edition now uses compression and requires about half as many diskettes
- The return of networking
- Some new programs and games
- Many many many package updates
- Some updates and improvements to NLS
- Improved install process, especially with the MBR
- Some support to automatically set the COUNTRY.SYS information
- Improved CD initialization for the boot media and installed system
- … and much, much more!
How to install FreeDOS | Verify your downloaded files | What's included | Read the Readme
FreeDOS 1.3 RC5 LiveCD
Most users should use this to install or try out FreeDOS 1.3 RC5. If you don't want to install, you can use the LiveCD to run a "live" version of FreeDOS containing many useful FreeDOS programs and utilities.
FreeDOS 1.3 RC5 BonusCD
Not everything will fit on the LiveCD. After you've installed FreeDOS, use this non-bootable CD to install other packages you might find useful.
FreeDOS 1.3 LegacyCD
If your system doesn't support booting from the LiveCD, try installing with the LegacyCD. This installs the same FreeDOS 1.3 RC5, but uses a different boot method.
FreeDOS 1.3 RC5 FullUSB
Want to install FreeDOS from a USB fob drive instead? Download this image and write it to a USB fob drive.
FreeDOS 1.3 RC5 LiteUSB
If you prefer the USB installer but you need a smaller image, try the Lite version instead.
FreeDOS 1.3 RC5 Floppy Edition
FreeDOS 1.3 RC5 includes a floppy-only edition! This edition should run on any hardware that can run FreeDOS and has EGA or better graphics.
FreeDOS 1.2
Not ready to try the latest with FreeDOS 1.3 RC5? You can also download FreeDOS 1.2, our previous official release:
How to install FreeDOS | Verify your downloaded files | What's included | What's changed
If you get a scrolling list of "Invalid Opcode" errors when you boot the FreeDOS 1.2 installation CD-ROM on VirtualBox, this is a bug in VirtualBox since we released FreeDOS 1.2.
To fix: When you boot the FreeDOS install CD-ROM, at the first "Welcome to FreeDOS 1.2" boot screen, press the Tab key to edit the boot options. Add raw to the end of the command line, then press the Enter key to boot.
FreeDOS 1.2 Standard CD-ROM
The Standard CD-ROM installer should work on most computers and PC emulators. We recommend the Standard CD-ROM installer for most users.
FreeDOS 1.2 Boot Floppy
If your computer cannot boot from CD-ROM, use the boot floppy with the CD-ROM. Write the floppy using Rawrite or Linux dd.
FreeDOS 1.2 Full USB
If your computer doesn't have a CD-ROM drive, use the USB fob drive installer. Write this to a USB fob drive and boot it to start the install.
FreeDOS 1.2 Lite USB
The Full and Lite versions install the same FreeDOS, but the Lite installer does not contain some extra bonus software packages.
Not sure how to write the IMG files? Read this How-to article » [howtogeek.com]
FreeDOS Files Archive
Didn't find what you were looking for? You can find a bunch of other great programs and games in the FreeDOS files archive, hosted by Ibiblio: