The setup file for Windows 95, which was released in 1995, consisted of three types of programs: MS-DOS, 16-bit, and 32-bit. When upgrading from MS-DOS, Windows 3.1 was installed along the way.

The switch from Windows 3.x to Windows 95 was a big step for Microsoft and their software developers. Accordingly, Microsoft tested the compatibility of as many programs as possible when making the ...

On August 24, 2025, tech enthusiasts commemorated three decades since Windows 95's debut—ushering in the now-ubiquitous Start menu. Yet, dissatisfaction looms over Windows 11, as users grapple with ...

With the development of Windows 95 finally drawing to a close, the NT team began taking a more active role in getting ...

What just happened? Happy Birthday to Windows 95, Microsoft's first, extremely successful foray into the world of 32-bit consumer operating systems. The company released the original retail edition of ...

The boot-up chime for Microsoft Windows 95 is being preserved in the Library of Congress, the National Recording Registry announced this week. The track was produced by famed songwriter Brian Eno, who ...

But perhaps more interestingly, the engineer recently revealed that the Windows 95 team lead's idea to check the operating system's app compatibility with a ton of PC programs almost didn't work. He ...

If you thought Windows 95 was dead, think again. Apparently, the long outdated operating system is still in use on a farm near Düsseldorf, Germany, just as it has been for decades. Not bad for an ...

Chicago95 is a theme for the Xfce desktop environment that transforms your Linux desktop to look like Windows 95. Installation is easy, thanks to a Python-based automatic installation tool that takes ...

Windows 95 officially released to the public on August 24 1995, setting the standard for the future of the tech giant’s iconic operating system. The operating system proved hugely successful, with ...

Do not read this or watch the accompanying video if you struggling with a mid-life crisis. Teens discovering the Windows 95 operating system for the first time is both hilarious and horrifying. Most ...