Media Master (1986) 1 Utility DOS

Media Master is a disk utility for interchanging files between MS-DOS and certain CP/M or non-DOS systems. Supported disks must be MFM or FM decodable by the computer's floppy disk controller, therefore formats like Apple II or C64 can not work.

• 3.x

Memory Commander (1992) 7 Utility DOS

Memory Commander, from V Communications, Inc, is a memory manager similar to QEMM or 386MAX, but can expand the DOS base memory beyond 640K with some kinds of applications.

• 3.x
• 4.x

Memory Shift (1983) 0 Utility DOS

Memory Shift is a very early task switching program for DOS. It operates by "partitioning" the computer's memory and loading different applications in to each partition. It can then switch between each application and share data between applications.

• 2.0

MenuWorks (1988) 5 Utility DOS

Menu Works, from PC Dynamics, Inc, is a DOS based menu program that lets you boot your computer to a friendly menu of options rather than a confounding DOS prompt. It supports mice, features custom menu creation, sub menus, automatic scanning for known programs on your hard drive, on-line help, built in file management, and a built in file search function.

• 2.x
• Advanced 2.0

METZ File FX (1991) 1 Utility Windows

METZ File F/X is an enhanced file manager and task manager for Windows 3.0. It includes file searching tools, and a built in screen saver. The task manager includes a customizable menu from where you can start applications.

• 1.x

Micrografx Portfolio (1987) 3 Utility Graphics Windows

Micrografx Portfolio is a Windows 1.x preview and clipboard tool for use with Micrografx Clip art. It previews clipart on the screen and lets the user copy items to the clipboard, or export them to Micrografx Windows Draw and Micrografx In-A-Vision/Desginer. They can also be used with Micrografx Windows Graph. Clip art can be converted with Micrografx Windows Convert

• 1.0

Micrografx Windows Convert (1988) 1 Utility Windows

Micrografx Windows Convert is a simple utility program that converts between Micrografx In-A-Vision/Designer .PIC files and AutoDesk AutoCad drawing exchange .DXF files. Includes a Windows 2.1/286 runtime.Clipart can also be used with Micrografx Graph, Micrografx Windows Draw, and Micrografx Portfolio.

• 2.x

MicroPro DataStar (1983) 3 Database DOS

MicroPro DataStar is a general purpose forms based desktop database for early IBM PCs and compatibles. It is often used in conjunction with ReportStar and sometimes bundled as InfoStar. MicroPro products were commonly bundled with OEM systems.

• 1.x

MicroPro ReportStar (1983) 4 Database DOS

MicroPro ReportStar is a report generator for DOS used in conjunction with DataStar and sometimes bundled as InfoStar.

• 1.01

Microsoft Access (1992) 50 Database Windows

Microsoft Access is a powerful and friendly desktop database. You can design complex tables, forms, and reports through selection and drag-and drop. You can make a fully usable interactive database application without a line of code, but for more advanced functionality it supports built-in Visual Basic for Applications. It is also bundled with some versions of Microsoft Office

• 1.x
• 2.0
• 95 (7.0)
• 97

Microsoft Cash Plan (1984) 0 Financial DOS

Microsoft Cash Plan is a tool that guides you through the process of creating cash flow analysis spreadsheets for use with Microsoft Multiplan. It was marketed as a cash flow analysis tool alongside Multiplan. It was written by leading authorities in finance and accounting, with documentation designed to answer questions about cash planning principles, and includes a tutorial program.

• 1.x

Microsoft Delta (1993) 0 Windows

Microsoft Delta was a short-lived source code version control system developed internally at Microsoft. It was notable for its ability to handle very large projects, but featured a very poor user interface. It was replaced by Microsoft SourceSafe.

• 1.0

Microsoft Money (1992) 35 Financial Windows

Microsoft Money is a home oriented financial management tool. It was designed specifically for Microsoft Windows, and was touted as being easier to use. At its release it competed against products such as Quicken. Microsoft Money was discontinued in 2009.

• 1.x
• 2.x
• 3.x
• 4.x (95)
• 97 (5.0)
• 98
• 99
• 2000
• 2002
• Sunset

Microsoft MS-DOS Manager (1987) 6 Utility DOS

MS-DOS Manager is a friendly file manager shell provided through OEMs for use with MS-DOS 3.x. It was bundled with systems from Zenith, 3COM, and others. It is similar in operation to the Windows 1.x and 2.x MS-DOS Executive. single or split screen file list (but no drag-and-drop), files may be viewed with details or as a compact list, supports associating file type with external applications, and programs installed on your computer are easily added to an "Applications" dropdown menu.

• 1.00

Microsoft Multi-Tool Budget (1983) 0 Financial DOS

Microsoft Multi-Tool Budget is an easy to understand and easy to use tool that will guide you through developing accurate and reliable operating budgets for your business. It was one of several "Expert Systems" packaged by Microsoft for use with Microsoft Multiplan. The others included Microsoft Cash Plan, and Microsoft Financial Statement.

• 1.0

Microsoft Office (1991) 250 Word Processor Spreadsheet Presentations Publishing PIM Database Windows MacOS

Microsoft Office is a bundle of Microsoft's productivity application. This includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and later Mail, Office Manager, and Outlook. The "1.x" versions of Microsoft Office were simply a marketing bundle of the standalone products sold together with no other packaging changes. Even though these were distinct applications, rather than one single monolithic program, they shared a similar user interface, integrated well together and shared the ability to embed documents from one application in the documents of another.

• 2.x
• 3.x
• 4.0
• 4.2
• 4.3
• 95
• 97/98
• 2000
• XP (2002 Beta)

Microsoft Office Manager (1993) 4 Utility Windows

Microsoft Office Manager contains the Office Toolbar, several toolbar tools, and Cue Cards. This is for use with independently packaged applications from the Microsoft Office suite.

• 3.5
• 4.0
• 4.2

Microsoft Plus! (1995) 50 Utility Novelty Windows

Microsoft Plus! was an add-on package to Windows that added desktop themes, screen savers, sound effects, power-toys, and other assorted goodies for the home user. Plus! 95 also included Internet Explorer 1.0, which was not included in all Windows 95 distributions.

• 95
• 98

Microsoft Profit (1993) 1 Financial Windows

Microsoft Profit was a business accounting system intended to compete against Intuit, Peachtree, and similar products. It was originally created by Great Plains Software for Microsoft. Only the one version was released.

• 1.0a

Microsoft Spell (1984) 0 Word Processor Utility DOS

Microsoft Spell is a spell checking application intended for use with Microsoft Word 1.x for DOS. You can also use it as a standalone program. Microsoft Spell 1.0 was available for purchase by itself, but later versions were bundled with Microsoft Word for DOS.

• 1.0

Microsoft Voice (1996) 0 Utility Windows

Microsoft Voice is a voice recognition system for Microsoft Windows 95/NT.

• 2.0

Microsoft Word Assistant (1993) 0 Utility Windows

Microsoft Word Assistant contains a font manager, additional TrueType fonts, additional templates, and clipart. Requires Microsoft Word 6.0.

• 1.0

Microsoft Works (1986) 121 Word Processor Spreadsheet Communications Database DOS Windows MacOS

Microsoft Works was an all-in-one scaled-down Word Processor, Spreadsheet, and Database geared towards the home user. It was released in variants for early DOS, Windows, and Macintosh. Microsoft Works competed against Lotus Jazz, FrameWork, AlphaWorks/LotusWorks, PFS First Choice, and many others.

• 1.x (DOS)
• 2.x (DOS)
• 2.x (Win)
• 3.x (DOS)
• 3.x (Win)
• 4.0
• 4.5
• 5.x
• 6.0
• 9.0

Monarch (1992) 3 Utility DOS Windows

Monarch is an easy to use business tool that extracts data from printed reports and mainframe data files that you can then import in to tools like Lotus 1-2-3 or Excel. Printed reports files are not always formatted in a consistent fashion - they are formatted for people to read, not machines. But this tool makes sorting through all of that easy.

• 2.x (DOS)
• 2.x (Win)
• 3.x (Win)

Money Power (1989) 1 Financial DOS

Money Power, from Expert Software, is a low end, low cost financial calculation program for MS-DOS. It contains a set of rudimentary calculation programs for calculating loan interest, comparing IRA vs. savings, and such. Note: It only outputs results to a printer.

• 1989