A Windows 95 emulator written in JavaScript and running within an Electron application
Publisher’s description
What is windows95?
windows95 is an open-source program for Windows from Felix Rieseberg. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.0.1, released on April 13, 2026. 10 versions are listed since July 14, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (felixrieseberg/windows95) has 24,275 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Windows 95 in an app. Runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: windows95 is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is windows95 safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
EB5AC9EAA70A9F7D6B376CC658D610ECF000925B1647F300A1B10DE5D0B0BDCB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the felixrieseberg/windows95 repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared9
- No binaries in the repository8
- Pinned dependencies5
- Actively maintained0
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 10 versions ›10 versions over 5 years · about 2.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0.1Latest | April 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 4.0.0 | February 21, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 3.1.1 | October 16, 2022 | — | ARM64 EXE64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 3.0.0 | June 26, 2022 | — | 32-bit EXEARM64 EXE64-bit EXE |
| 2.3.0 | June 24, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXEARM64 EXE |
| 2.2.2 | July 14, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.2.1 | July 14, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.2.0 | July 14, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id FelixRieseberg.Windows95 -escoop install extras/windows95windows95-5.0.1-setup-x64.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask windows95Information
- Publisher
- Felix Rieseberg
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 5.0.1
- Released
- April 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 24, 2021
- Versions listed
- 10
- Updates / year
- 2.1
- GitHub stars
- 24,275
- GitHub forks
- 1,347
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- FelixRieseberg.Windows95
- Scoop package
- extras/windows95
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is windows95 free?
Yes. windows95 is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is windows95 safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install windows95 with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can windows95 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does windows95 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of windows95?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 14, 2021.
Can I use windows95 without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
