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Oldest GUI application that still runs on Windows 11
A blog post examines the oldest graphical user interface application that still runs on Windows 11, testing how far back Microsoft's backward compatibility reaches. The author identifies an old Windows program and confirms it launches and functions on a modern Windows 11 system, prompting discussion about Microsoft's long-standing commitment to keeping decades-old software alive.
Why now: People find it remarkable that Windows 11 can still run extremely old software, highlighting Microsoft's famous backward compatibility.
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- Oldest GUI application that still runs on Windows 11 · enlyth · 484
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