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💩🚀 Windows 95 in Electron. Runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows.

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Quick Overview

Windows95 is an Electron app that runs Windows 95 in a virtual machine. It allows users to experience the classic operating system on modern computers, providing a nostalgic journey through computing history. The project is a fun and educational tool for those interested in exploring older operating systems.

Pros

  • Provides an authentic Windows 95 experience on modern hardware
  • Easy to install and run, with no complex setup required
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Educational tool for learning about older operating systems and computer history

Cons

  • Limited practical use beyond nostalgia and education
  • May consume significant system resources
  • Potential legal concerns regarding the distribution of Windows 95
  • Some features may not work perfectly due to the nature of emulation

Getting Started

To run Windows 95 on your modern computer:

  1. Visit the project's GitHub repository: https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95
  2. Download the latest release for your operating system
  3. Install the application
  4. Launch the Windows95 app
  5. Wait for the boot process to complete
  6. Enjoy exploring Windows 95!

Note: Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements specified in the repository's README file.

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v86

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Pros of v86

  • More versatile, supporting multiple operating systems and architectures
  • Provides a lower-level emulation, allowing for greater flexibility
  • Actively maintained with regular updates and improvements

Cons of v86

  • Requires more setup and configuration to run specific operating systems
  • May have higher resource requirements due to its comprehensive emulation
  • Less user-friendly for those seeking a quick Windows 95 experience

Code Comparison

v86:

var emulator = new V86Starter({
    screen_container: screen_container,
    bios: {
        url: "bios/seabios.bin",
    },
    vga_bios: {
        url: "bios/vgabios.bin",
    },
    cdrom: {
        url: "images/windows95.iso",
    },
    autostart: true,
});

windows95:

const win95 = new Windows95({
  canvas: document.getElementById('win95-canvas'),
  scale: window.devicePixelRatio,
  memorySize: 64 * 1024 * 1024
})

win95.boot()

While windows95 provides a streamlined experience specifically for running Windows 95 in a browser or Electron app, v86 offers a more comprehensive x86 emulation platform. windows95 is easier to set up for its specific purpose, but v86 provides greater flexibility for emulating various systems at the cost of increased complexity.

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README

windows95

This is Windows 95, running in an Electron app. Yes, it's the full thing. I'm sorry.

Downloads


Windows 		32-bit 💿 Installer | 📦 Standalone Zip
64-bit 💿 Installer | 📦 Standalone Zip
ARM64 💿 Installer | 📦 Standalone Zip
❓ Don't know what kind of chip you have? Hit start, enter "processor" for info.

macOS 		Intel Processor 📦 Standalone Zip
Apple M1 Processor 📦 Standalone Zip
❓ Don't know what kind of chip you have? Learn more at apple.com.

Linux 		64-bit 💿 rpm | 💿 deb
ARM64 💿 rpm | 💿 deb
ARMv7 (armhf) 💿 rpm | 💿 deb

Screenshot

Does it work?

Yes! Quite well, actually - on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Bear in mind that this is written entirely in JavaScript, so please adjust your expectations.

Should this have been a native app?

Absolutely.

Does it run Doom (or my other favorite game)?

You'll likely be better off with an actual virtualization app, but the short answer is yes. Thanks to @DisplacedGamers I can recommend that you switch to a resolution of 640x480 @ 256 colors before starting DOS games - just like in the good ol' days.

Credits

99% of the work was done over at v86 by Copy aka Fabian Hemmer and his contributors.

Contributing

Before you can run this from source, you'll need the disk image. It's not part of the repository, but you can grab it using the Show Disk Image button from the packaged release, which does include the disk image. You can find that button in the Modify C: Drive section.

Unpack the images folder into the src folder, creating this layout:

- /images/windows95.img
- /images/default-state.bin
- /assets/...
- /bios/...
- /docs/...

Once you've done so, run npm install and npm start to run your local build.

If you want to tinker with the image or make a new one, check out the QEMU docs.

Other Questions

License

This project is provided for educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with and has not been approved by Microsoft.

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