Windows 95

The project packages a full Windows 95 environment inside an Electron application, allowing the classic operating system to run on modern desktop platforms. It bundles the necessary disk image and BIOS files, and the interface is built entirely in JavaScript, so users should expect performance comparable to a browser‑based emulator rather than a native virtual machine.

It is targeted at hobbyists, retro‑computing enthusiasts, and developers who want to explore or demonstrate Windows 95 without setting up separate virtualization software. The release includes installers and standalone archives for Windows (32‑bit and 64‑bit), macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), and Linux (various package formats and architectures). Pre‑installed games and the ability to add additional software from public archives are supported, though more demanding applications may require a dedicated VM.

The implementation relies on the v86 emulator library, with most of the heavy lifting performed by that project’s contributors. Users can build from source by obtaining the disk image, installing Node.js dependencies, and launching the Electron app, or they can use the provided binaries for immediate use.