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WHDLoad installs Amiga software on hard drives through an AmigaOS-friendly package system, with documentation and install files.
About WHDLoad
WHDLoad is an AmigaOS-friendly hard-disk install package. It lets you run demos and games that were originally designed for floppy disks from a hard disk. It offers separate packages for using installs and for creating new ones. Some games and demos are listed as still in work and may be finished later.
Pricing is not clearly stated.
Key features
- USR package provides documentation and the programs required to use WHDLoad installs.
- DEV package adds programs, sources and support files for creating installs.
- USR small package reduces documentation to DE, EN, ES, FR, IT and PL.
- Packages are available in LhA and LZX formats.
- Homepage news reports new, improved and fixed installs.
- Install authors ask owners to contact them about original disks or CDs for creating or improving installs.
Best for: People who want to run floppy-based Amiga demos and games from a hard disk, or create WHDLoad installs.
Watch out for
- LZX-format packages require a Y2K fix.
WHDLoad at a glance
- Website
- whdload.de
- Category
- Gaming › Retro Gaming
- Type
- App
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Details verified
- Oct 22, 2026 · Official source
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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