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[BLOG] Cancelled projects and change in plans

Plans had to be cancelled and scaled down for planned projects

[BLOG] New PCSX2 backports in development

Windows XP and 7 users will get to enjoy the latest fixes and features

[BLOG] Fixing the latest version of Java 8 under Windows XP

Modern versions of Java 8 now run much more stable on Windows XP.

[BLOG] Alternative Firefox-based browser for Windows 7 users

The latest version of Firefox has been backported to Vista and 7.

[BLOG] New Chromium-based browser for Windows XP

Windows XP finally gets a new, modern, up to date Chromium-based browser.

[PROJECT] Update 1.03 for Microsoft Update Downloader

Several bug fixes for the script

[BLOG] Enhancements and additions to the software section

Windows 7 is now part of the software section, among many other improvements.

[BLOG] New Pentium II system joins my collection

This new P-II clocked at 350 MHz will come handy for future tests

[ARTICLE] Benchmarking Windows 3.1 on different hardware environments

16 different systems tested, including emulators and virtualization as well

[RESOURCE] Compiling guides for VirtualBox 4.3.12 and 5.2.34

Detailed guides to compile VirtualBox, including tools and libraries

[BLOG] My brand new Windows 7 PC

My new Ryzen PC along with some advice for those looking to upgrade

[BLOG] Open source Chromium for Windows Vista and 7

A new Chromium backport fork is available for Vista and 7 users

[BLOG] New and updated Chromium-based browsers for Windows 7

Alternatives exist despite Google and company dropping support

[BLOG] Windows 3.1 31st Anniversary: Software from 1992

It's the day to commemorate this legendary operating system

[ARTICLE] Running MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 on modern hardware via USB

Detailed guide for running MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 fully native on modern hardware

[ARTICLE] Getting the most out of Windows 3.1 on Virtual PC

Detailed guide for getting Windows 3.1 fully configured on Virtual PC

[BLOG] Rendering APIs used by Windows Aero

Detailed research about D3D Aero differences between Vista and 7

[BLOG] 32-bit Windows 7 with unlocked PAE and 4GT

You can run both at the same time perfectly fine on Windows 7

[BLOG] Microsoft Pluton technology and Ryzen 7000 processors

AMD refuses to clarify on the subject. Confusion is freely served

[GUIDE] Increase the process memory limit on 32-bit Windows XP

[RESOURCE] Updated: A thousand reasons not to use Windows 10

Now includes headlines from 2021 and 2022. 2019 and 2020 expanded further.

[BLOG] Hardware compatibility with One-Core-API and Windows XP

Some tips to get One-Core-API properly working on your XP machine

[BLOG] Connectix Virtual PC on Windows 7

It is possible to run it by means of a workaround, even on modern CPUs

[BLOG] New software repository available

A new section for last software versions compatible with old Windows is now live.

[BLOG] God of War, FFVII Remake and other games running on Windows 7

Some modern games still run in Windows 7 despite the requirements

[BLOG] New guides section available

Starting today, short how-to guides are available for everyone at NEONFLOPPY

[BLOG] How to completely disable updates in Mozilla Firefox

If you're trying to cling to Firefox 78 ESR, this will be quite of use

[BLOG] Windows XP 20th Anniversary: Remembering the early 2000s

To celebrate this special day, we made a collection of software from 2001

[BLOG] Major enhancements to the website

NEONFLOPPY now has clear mode and IE5 support!

[BLOG] Fixed installer for Python 3.9 under Windows 7

Python 3.9.4 is the final version for Windows 7. A fixed installer is now available

[ARTICLE] Different rendering methods for OpenGL

A research with scope of fixing issues and adding graphical enhancements to old OpenGL games

[BLOG] AMD is also dropping support for their Radeon cards

AMD follows after NVIDIA's decision. Nothing new under the sun

[BLOG] The latest Java version still works with Windows XP

You can indeed still use Java 8 latest after tweaking the program with XomPie

[BLOG] Last software for Windows XP section now available

A list for the latest compatible software for xp, including direct download

[ARTICLE] How to get Windows XP running on modern hardware

A patching method for making XP work again on newer hardware

[PROJECT] PCSX2 for Windows XP

The best PlayStation 2 emulator, now available for Windows XP

[PROJECT] µTox for Windows XP

Privacy-oriented messaging client, now available for Windows XP

[ARTICLE] 10 years of Windows 7: a reflection.

Review of Windows 7 history: from its launch in 2009 to its present and future vision

[ARTICLE] How to force 5K, 8K and 10K resolutions in Sony Vegas Pro.

A new method allows you to disable Vegas Pro limits, allowing you use UHD resolutions

[ARTICLE] It's real: Project CARS works on Windows XP.

A new discovery shows the racing game, Project CARS, perfectly running under Windows XP 32-bit

[ARTICLE] How to install old version of Steam (Still works 2020).

It's been found you can use an older version of the steam client by force disable the updates