A detailed explanation of why Windows 95 setup program utilized Windows 3.1 runtime instead of building a custom MS-DOS graphical interface. The complexity of developing necessary components like graphics libraries, window managers, and input methods would essentially mean creating a new operating system from scratch, making Windows 3.1 the logical choice.

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20250211-00/?p=110862

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