Windows95 Alternatives

Windows95 is described as 'Windows 95 in Electron. Runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows' and is an app. There are three alternatives to Windows95 for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and BSD. The best alternative is DOSBox, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows95 are ReactOS and FreeDOS.

Windows95 alternatives are mainly DOS Emulators but may also be Operating Systems. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Windows95.

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Windows95

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Windows 95 in Electron. Runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows.

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DOSBox
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Free • Open Source
DOS Emulator
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13 alternatives to DOSBox
DOSBox is an emulator program which emulates an IBM PC compatible computer running a DOS operating system. Many IBM PC compatible graphics and sound cards are also emulated. This means that original DOS programs (including PC games) are provided with an environment in which they...
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DOSBox Features
1. PortableDOSBox can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
X86-emulation
Run file in a Sandbox
ReactOS
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Free • Open Source
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FreeDOS
191 alternatives to ReactOS
ReactOS™ is an Open Source effort to develop a quality operating system that is compatible with applications and drivers written for the Microsoft® Windows™ NT family of operating systems (NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, Seven).
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ReactOS Features
1. LightweightReactOS consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Windows XP Compatibility
Run Windows software
Nt kernel
Windows-like
Support for BTRFS
Community-based
FreeDOS
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Free • Open Source
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5 alternatives to FreeDOS
FreeDOS is a complete, free, 100% MS-DOS compatible operating system. Works on old hardware, in DOS emulators, and in embedded systems.
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FreeDOS Features
Support for Long Path Name

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DOSBox

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ReactOS

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FreeDOS

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