Disk Space Required for Windows 3.0 Installation

Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q63686

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.0

SUMMARY

The following is a list of the disk-space requirements for the installation of Microsoft Windows versions 3.0 and 3.00a. Note that if disk space is not available, some files may be deleted after installation. See chapter 13 of the "Microsoft Windows User's Guide" version 3.0 manual for more information on which files may be removed.

MORE INFORMATION

Standalone Installations

Machine with 80386 processor: Approximately 6.3 million bytes (6.1 MB). (Add 2K with 3.00a update.)

Machine with 80286 processor: Approximately 4.4 million bytes (4.4 MB). (Add 1K with 3.00a update.)

Network Installations

Network Workstation: Approximately 200,000 bytes (195K).

Network Server: Approximately 9,663,160 bytes (9.4 MB).

Optional ToolBook: Approximately 1,002,703 bytes (979K)

KBCategory: kbsetup
KBSubcategory: win30
Additional reference words: 3.00 3.00a

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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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