Someone ported Microsoft Word from 1990 onto x64 systems, and you can download it right now

By Simon Batt Published Aug 11, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart , Listverse , and MakeTechEasier . However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Sign in to your XDA account Add Us Add on Google Preferred Source Google News Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Summary This native x64 port of Word for Windows 1.1a (Opus) brings 1990 Word to modern Windows. It's a direct port from original source, not emulation or a modern reimplementation. Grab it from the GitHub repo to run the authentic 1990 Word on current x64 Windows. It has been a good few months for people interested in preserving the apps of the past. Back in June, we saw the 30-year-old build of GIMP used to design Tux the Penguin re-released for modern Linux distros.