Vintage Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 OS Bundle - OEM DELL Edition sealed For Sale

Vintage Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 OS Bundle - OEM DELL Edition sealed
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

Buy Now

Vintage Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 OS Bundle - OEM DELL Edition sealed:
$26.59

About Windows NT Workstation 4.0:Released in August 1996, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 was Microsoft\'s groundbreaking business-class operating system that brought the user-friendly Windows 95 interface to the rock-solid stability of the Windows NT kernel. This was the first version to introduce the iconic Start menu, taskbar, and Windows Explorer to the NT product line.

Historical Significance:

  • Released: August 24, 1996
  • Original retail price: $319 (upgrade $149)
  • Succeeded Windows NT 3.51
  • Preceded Windows 2000 (1999)
  • Support ended: June 30, 2004
  • Featured the Windows 95 user interface merged with NT\'s legendary stability and security

Key Features:

  • 32-bit preemptive multitasking operating system
  • Supported 1-2 processors on Workstation edition
  • Required minimum 486 processor, 16 MB RAM, 110 MB hard drive space
  • Included Internet Explorer browser
  • Advanced networking capabilities (TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX)
  • NTFS file system support
  • C2-level security certification

What\'s Included in This Bundle:CD-ROM, manual, certificate of authenticity, installation floppies, product key

OEM DELL Version:This is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) version bundled with DELL computers. OEM versions were sold only with new computer hardware and represent authentic period-correct software for vintage DELL PC restoration projects.

Condition:New, sealed, but shows some staining.

Perfect For:

  • Vintage computer enthusiasts and collectors
  • Retro computing projects
  • DELL PC restoration
  • Software history preservation
  • Educational purposes - study of 1990s operating system design
  • Running legacy business applications

Important Notes:

  • This is vintage 1996 software and will not run modern applications
  • Requires period-appropriate hardware (486 or Pentium-era PC)
  • Support ended in 2004 - not suitable for internet-connected systems
  • No product activation required (pre-dates activation technology)
  • OEM license was originally tied to specific hardware

System Requirements:

  • 486DX/33 MHz processor or higher (Pentium recommended)
  • 16 MB RAM minimum (32 MB recommended)
  • 110 MB hard drive space
  • VGA or higher resolution monitor
  • CD-ROM drive (or 3.5\" floppy if boot disks included)

Collector\'s Item:As Microsoft\'s last major release before Windows 2000, NT 4.0 represents a pivotal moment in computing history. This OEM DELL version is increasingly rare and sought-after by vintage computer collectors and those restoring period-correct DELL systems.

Buy Now

Documentation