windows95 ☆
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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
Oct 18, 2022 12:18am 3.1.1 0 VERSION_BUMP d927d2e7
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