RetroTick
Run classic Windows EXEs in the browser
- Category
- Developer Tools
- Launched
- February 27, 2026
- Stage
- Unknown
- Founder
- lqs_
- Website
- retrotick.com
RetroTick is a web based emulator that lets you run classic Windows executables (EXE and DLL files) directly in your browser. Simply drag and drop any EXE or DLL onto the virtual desktop, and the application will execute as if on a vintage Windows system. The interface mimics a classic Windows desktop with a start menu, taskbar, and right click context menu for actions. It comes preloaded with several demonstration programs, including games like FreeCell, SkiFree, Solitaire, and Minesweeper, as well as utilities like Calculator, Clock, Command Prompt, and Task Manager. You can also add all demos at once or run your own files.
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- Hacker News Show HN · · Show HN: RetroTick – Run classic Windows EXEs in the browser