Windows 95

Come on, own up, who shuddered when the Windows 95 image above came in to view? It gave me a wobble, but at least by computer didn’t blue screen!

We were researching for a presentation. In the process, we came across these specs for Windows 95. Most apps now take up more storage space that was required to run an entire operating system back in Windows 95 days.

System requirements for installing Windows 95:

Personal computer with a 386DX or higher processor (486 recommended) and 4 megabytes (MB) of memory (8 MB recommended).

Typical hard disk space required to upgrade to Windows 95: 35-40 MB The actual requirement varies depending on the features you choose to install.

Typical hard disk space required to install Windows 95 on a clean system: 50-55 M. The actual requirement varies depending on the features you choose to install.

One 3.5-inch high-density floppy disk drive.

VGA or higher resolution (256-color SVGA recommended).

To use Microsoft Exchange and The Microsoft Network:

• 8 MB of memory
• 20 MB of additional hard disk space
• Modem (required for using The Microsoft Network)
• Optional components:
  • Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
  • Modem or fax/modem
  • Audio card and speakers for sound

Kevin Harrington

I’m a UK-based B2B marketing consultant, specialising in strategic advice for SME business owners. I bring extensive hands-on expertise to every client engagement. Senior leadership roles across technology, media, payments, and publishing have shaped my practical approach. Highlights include serving as Chief Marketing Officer at The Panoply plc (now TPXimpact), Chief Commercial Officer at Tungsten Network, and Global Marketing Director at BBC Worldwide. Over the years, I’ve guided numerous SMEs through transformation and value creation. Helping businesses evolve and thrive is a genuine passion. Practical marketing insights and succession planning strategies are at the heart of what I do, as I believe growing a business’s asset value should be a rewarding and positive journey for every entrepreneur.

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