Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 - Installer Floppy Disks - 3.5" 1.44MB - DOS 6.2 3 disks
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Manufacturer description
The product is a set of three 3.5" floppy disks containing the Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 operating system. The disks are formatted for English language use and have a minimum hard drive space requirement of less than 50 MB. This product is designed for installation on a single device and is compatible with Microsoft DOS operating systems. Made by Microsoft in the United States, these floppy disks provide a standard license category for users looking to install or upgrade to DOS 6.2 on their computer.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro software & media category. Microsoft's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| disks | 3 |
|---|---|
| media_type | 3.5" floppy |
| capacity_mb | 1.44 |
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