FreeDOS for everyone
Most users should use this to install FreeDOS. We recommend using a PC emulator or virtual machine to install FreeDOS. If you don't want to install, you can boot the LiveCD to try it out. Install extra programs from the BonusCD.
Download FreeDOS 1.3
Download the FreeDOS 1.3 distribution! This contains a bunch of great new features and improvements including: new FreeCOM 0.85a, new Kernel 2043 and an 8086 version with FAT32 support, floppy edition requires about half as many diskettes, networking, new programs and games, many package updates, updates and improvements to NLS, improved install process, especially with the MBR, support to automatically set the COUNTRY.SYS information, improved CD initialization for the boot media and installed system, … and more!
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System requirements: Intel CPU · BIOS or UEFI "Legacy" mode · 640kB memory · to install: 20MB hard disk (or larger)
For real hardware
If you want to install FreeDOS on real hardware without a CD-ROM drive, use the FullUSB instead. The LiteUSB installs the same version of FreeDOS, but contains fewer of the extra programs.
For older hardware
If your system doesn't support booting from the LiveCD, try installing with the LegacyCD. This installs the same FreeDOS 1.3, but uses a different boot method. Use the BonusCD to install the extra programs.
For classic hardware
FreeDOS 1.3 includes a floppy-only edition! This edition should run on any original IBM PC system, including the PC, XT, and AT. Provides versions for 720kB, 1.2MB, and 1.44MB floppy disks.
Use a PC emulator
We recommend you use a PC emulator to install FreeDOS. This creates a "virtual machine" that runs inside your operating system, so you can run FreeDOS in a "window." Here are a few emulators we like: