About 86Box
Emulator of x86-based machines
Download for Windows
Technical details
| Publisher | 86Box |
|---|---|
| Version | 6.0 |
| Release date | 2026-05-31 |
| License | GPL-2.0 |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | 86Box.86Box |
Install 86Box from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=86Box.86Box -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=86Box.86Box -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=86Box.86Box -e
86Box version history
5.3 Dec 22, 2025
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See the release announcement for more information!
What's Changed
- Add the Crystal CS4232 audio controller by @win2kgamer in #6408
- Unix mode OSD by @Valefungo in #6405
- Revert the k1/k2 s3 virge masks. by @TC1995 in #6412
- Fixed typo by @kees-z in #6413
- Try to fix OpenGL screenshot crashes by @Cacodemon345 in #6414
- IBM PS/55 CPU and name update by @WNT50 in #6418
- Tandy: Implement CRTC-based display shifting (R2 & R7 registers) by @pixel-jupiter in #6419
- Rename the Machine Name of Packard Bell PB68x by @Verloren50000 in #6406
- Additional 1998 BIOS for MSI MS-5146 by @Verloren50000 in #6387
- complete the Multitech PC-500/PC-500+ onboard RTC and some more other modification by @bozoscum in #6422
- Additional AwardBIOS v4.60PGA (Leadtek) for P6SBA by @MaxwellS04 in #6423
- Change the P6SBA sensor readings, fixes BIOS setup hang on Leadtek 8000BX by @rushieda in #6426
- Swap the XGA 4bpp rendering nibbles for proper display. by @TC1995 in #6430
- Fix dirty block checking on NDR for byte-masked blocks by @Cacodemon345 in #6432
- PCjr: Fix inverted horizontal screen movement by @pixel-jupiter in #6434
- Reintroduce ARM64 MMX opcodes again by @Cacodemon345 in #6435
- Add some stuff that got missed in ARM64 NDR changes by @Cacodemon345 in #6436
- 8514/A: Fix first NVRAM initialization on MCA bus version made by ATI by @SigmaTel71 in #6440
- new machine: Thomson TO16 by @bozoscum in #6439
- Update 86box.pot by @usergithub64 in #6442 …
5.0
4.2.1
Frequently asked questions
Is 86Box free?
Yes. 86Box is free and open-source software released under the GPL-2.0 license.
What is the latest version of 86Box?
The latest version is 6.0, released on May 31, 2026.
Is it safe to download 86Box?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with b86722ed547089f095e8875805411f83c76aafd7d318f67286a5a69aecdd7644.
Which Windows versions does 86Box support?
86Box runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall 86Box?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find 86Box and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=86Box.86Box -e.
Is there a portable version of 86Box?
Yes. 86Box is available as a portable ZIP archive (86Box-Windows-64-b9001.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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