Microsoft Just Dropped an MS-DOS Remake and It’s Packed With Easter Eggs

Microsoft quietly launched a throwback for the ages, a full-on remake of MS-DOS, and fans spotted it fast. On June 17, Reddit lit up with screenshots and walkthroughs of the unexpected release. It’s more than a tribute. It’s a reimagined, playable version that runs inside a terminal-style interface, which is packed with nods to old-school computing and Microsoft’s awkward teenage years.

The remake dropped without a big announcement. Instead, a user in the r/Microsoft subreddit shared a link and quickly gathered thousands of upvotes. The new MS-DOS runs in a browser, mimicking the original black-and-white command-line interface while slipping in winks to the present day. There’s even a fake CLIPPY.EXE that refuses to open, giving longtime users a flash of nostalgia and possibly trauma.

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You can type commands, explore a mock directory tree, and unlock gags hidden behind commands like HELP, RUN, and DIR. Each prompt responds with a mix of humor and retro references, while the shell itself stays surprisingly true to its 1980s roots. It’s part joke, part interactive museum.

Microsoft hasn’t said much about the project, which only adds to the mystique. Based on how complete it feels, fans suspect the company built it as an internal April Fools’ idea that finally saw daylight. Either way, it’s now live and it’s weirdly addictive.

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