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This document introduces DEC SoftWindows, Version 1.0 (also known as DEC SoftPC V5.0), a new release from November 1994 for OpenVMS AXP systems.

Key features of this version include:

• Extensive DOS Networking support (NetWare, LANmanager, VINES, TCP/IP, Winsockets, etc.).
• Pre-installed and optimized Windows V3.1 and MS-DOS V6.21.
• Increased performance, providing up to 486-level speed for Windows applications.
• Full support for Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) and Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE).
• Cut and Paste functionality between MS-Windows and XWindows environments.

Before installation, users must:

• Obtain an appropriate DEC SoftWindows license for each concurrently active user.
• Ensure OpenVMS AXP V6.1 or higher is already installed.
• Verify the completeness and condition of the software distribution kit.
• Read the included release notes and the DEC SoftWindows Installation Guide.

A critical warning for existing users: If you have previously used DEC SoftPC or a field-test version of SoftWindows, you must completely remove all old versions. Previous C container files are incompatible with this new version and will lead to system instability and poor performance.

The software comes with a warranty as described in the Software Product Description addendum, with support available through Software Performance Reports or existing Digital support contracts.