Want to revisit the Windows 95 desktop without setting up a virtual machine? Windows 95 (electron) runs the classic operating system in an Electron app, with familiar built-in tools and a few games.
What can you do on the Windows 95 desktop?
The app starts a Windows 95 environment in its own window. You can explore the familiar desktop and use included programs such as Paint and Notepad. Several games are included as well, so the desktop offers more to try than its menus and icons.
How does it handle DOS games?
Some games can be found online and added to the Windows 95 environment. For DOS games, the project recommends switching the display to 640 × 480 resolution with 256 colors before starting them. Results vary by game; demanding titles may be better suited to a dedicated virtualization app.
Where is the Windows 95 disk image?
The packaged app includes the disk image. To view it, open the Modify C: Drive area and select Show Disk Image. This provides access to the image associated with the virtual C: drive.
Pros
- Runs a Windows 95 desktop inside an Electron app
- Includes classic games alongside Windows utilities
- Offers a way to access the C: drive disk image
Cons
- Demanding games may work better in a dedicated virtualization app
System requirements: 32-bit and 64-bit
Is this a complete Windows 95 environment?
It runs Windows 95 in an Electron app and includes familiar utilities and several games.
Can I play DOS games with it?
Some games can run. Set the display to 640 × 480 with 256 colors before starting DOS games.
How do I access the C: drive image?
Open Modify C: Drive and choose Show Disk Image.
