While Windows 11 is a little picky about processor requirements, Windows NT 4.0, on the other hand, embraces chips that didn't even exist during its time. One Redditor, Omores, got his 13th Generation Raptor Lake processor to work on Windows NT 4.0 without emulation.
It's remarkable to see how a 27-year-old Windows operating system supports a modern processor, such as Raptor Lake. We see feats of users getting retro hardware to work on old versions of Windows and vice versa. What makes this Redditor's feat even more impressive is that he achieved it without using a VM (virtual machine).
The Redditor shared a video of the system demonstrating how silky smooth the Windows NT 4.0 operating system is running. Gaming was possible, too, as he shared a short demo with GLQuake, a source port of Quake that utilizes OpenGL and FIFA: Road to World Cup 98.
It's always fun to see user projects that make us reminisce about the old days. Some may ask whether there's any benefit other than showing that it's possible to get an archaic version of Windows to work on the latest-generation hardware. Retro gamers, for one, may find value in Omore's project rather useful. Many retro emulators are out there, and some vintage titles are even available to play online at multiple emulation websites. However, if you want the whole experience with the blissful Windows NT 4.0 start-up music and everything, there's nothing like having the operating system at your fingertips.
