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86Box
An emulator for classic IBM PC clones
by 86Box developers
Official site: flathub.org
About 86Box
86Box is a hypervisor and IBM PC system emulator that specializes
in running old operating systems and software designed for IBM
PC systems and compatibles from 1981 through fairly recent
system designs based on the PCI bus.
It supports various models of PCs, graphics and sound
cards, and CPUs.
To use 86Box you will need to dump BIOS ROMs for each machine you
want to emulate.
How to install 86Box
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub net._86box._86Box
- Open 86Box once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is 86Box free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where 86Box is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install 86Box from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub net._86box._86Box. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is 86Box safe?
86Box downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
