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86Box

4.2.1
3 reviews
1.1 k downloads

Powerful emulator for old computers

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Andrés López icon
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Andrés López
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86Box is an emulator that allows you to run all kinds of software (including operating systems) oriented to IBM PCs and other compatible equipment mainly from the 1980s and 1990s. In essence, you can emulate all processors based on 8086 chipsets with great precision. This includes everything from the first IBM PC 5150 from 1981 to much more modern Pentium PCs from the turn of the millennium.

Very easy to set up and configure

You won't need to install anything to use 86Box. Just unzip the contents of the compressed file in a folder and double-click on the executable. More often than not, the program will show you an error message indicating that you do not have a ROMS folder. This same error message will provide you with a hyperlink where you can download the app's official ROM set. All you have to do is create the folder and unzip this file inside. And that's it.

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A range of peripherals to emulate

After running 86Box you will see a command screen. However, it is best to click on the configuration options menu first. From here, you can choose exactly what you want to emulate, customizing everything down to the smallest details. You can choose the type of machine, CPU, frequency, and memory. You can also customize which peripherals you want to use: video adapters, sound cards, network adapters, game controllers, and even SCSI adapters.

Documents and tutorials galore

On the 86Box official website you will find a lot of documentation about the program, which can help you to get the most out of it. There you will not only find a rather large FAQ section, but also everything you need to know about the ROM set or the toolbar. All this information is perfectly organized and documented.

The best way to emulate older software and operating systems

Download 86Box if you want to run software that was specially designed for older computers and operating systems as faithfully and respectfully as possible. Thanks to this program you can turn your modern PC into a piece of retro hardware, and travel back in time to enjoy any software or video game that doesn't work on modern computers.

Translated by Uptodown Localization Team

Information about 86Box 4.2.1

License Free
Op. System Windows
Category Emulators
Language English
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Author OBattler
Downloads 1,128
Date Sep 6, 2024
Content Rating Not specified
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zip 4.2 Jul 30, 2024
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