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Description:
Electron Windows 95

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 5.0.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @felixrieseberg | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: retro windows electron emulator nostalgia

Install: brew install --cask windows95

About:
Windows 95 is an Electron-based application that packages the classic Windows 95 operating system into a standalone desktop program. It allows users to run the nostalgic OS environment, complete with its iconic games and utilities, on modern macOS, Windows, and Linux systems. This provides a safe and convenient way to experience retro computing without needing a virtual machine or complex emulation setup.

Key Features:

Cross-platform desktop application (macOS, Windows, Linux)
Bundled MS-DOS and Windows 95 environment
Includes classic applications like Minesweeper and Paint
No complex virtualization or installation required

Use Cases:

Nostalgic computing and retro gaming
Software development testing for legacy browser behaviors
Educational demonstrations of early PC operating systems

Alternatives:

DOSBox – DOSBox is a more powerful emulator for running DOS games and applications, but requires manual configuration of disk images and OS installation.
PCem – PCem provides highly accurate hardware emulation for running period-correct operating systems, but is significantly more complex to set up and has higher system requirements.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Apr 13, 2026 5:36pm	5.0.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	4d144532
Apr 13, 2026 2:08am	5.0.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	83d9910a