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windows95.org
► Your #1 Fan Site for the Classic Desktop Era!
Step back in time to August 24, 1995 — when Microsoft launched Windows 95 and changed personal computing forever. The Start menu, taskbar, Plug & Play, 32-bit apps, and that legendary startup jingle by Brian Eno. This page is your portal back to the early internet.
★ Why Windows 95 Changed Everything
The Start Menu & Taskbar — For the first time, a single button organized all your programs, files, and system settings in one easy place.
Plug & Play — Devices (mostly) configured themselves automatically. No more IRQ conflicts… well, sometimes.
Long File Names! — Say goodbye to 8.3 filenames. You could now name a file "My Trip to Grandma's House Summer 1995.doc".
32-bit Applications — Faster, more powerful software with pre-emptive multitasking. You could now run multiple programs at once without as many crashes.
► Windows 95 Timeline
| Date | Event |
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| Aug 24, 1995 | Windows 95 officially launches. Lines form outside stores worldwide. The Rolling Stones' Start Me Up plays everywhere. |
| Sep 1995 | Internet Explorer 1.0 ships as part of the Plus! pack add-on for Windows 95. The browser wars begin. |
| Oct 1995 | Windows 95 sells 7 million copies in the first five weeks — a record at the time. |
| Nov 1995 | Netscape goes public in a massive IPO, signaling explosive growth of the commercial internet. |
| Dec 1995 | Microsoft announces full commitment to the internet. The web is now mainstream. |
| Aug 1996 | Windows 95 OSR 2 released with FAT32 support and Internet Explorer 3.0 bundled. |
■ Classic Features Showcase
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Classic Teal Desktop with Taskbar
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Classic Save As Dialog Box
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◆ Tips & Tricks
► Right-click the desktop to change wallpaper and screen saver settings.
► Hold Shift while inserting a CD to prevent AutoPlay from launching.
► Press Win+D to show the desktop instantly (Windows 95 OSR2+).
► Double-click the clock in the system tray to set the date and time.
► Right-click My Computer > Properties to see RAM and CPU speed.
► Use MSCONFIG to control startup programs and speed up boot times.
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Tell us your first Windows 95 memory! ☺
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♦ Previous entry from coolkid95@aol.com: "I remember waiting in line at CompUSA the night it launched. What a day!!"
♦ Previous entry from techguy@msn.com: "My dad bought it on floppy disks. 13 disks!! Took all day to install. Worth it."
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