NOS 95
Windows from 1995, but better, in your browser!
NOS 95 launched on August 30, 2026 with 1 votes, #11,494 of 23,274 launches that month.
What it does
NOS 95 is a nostalgic Windows 95-style desktop OS in your browser. It has a retro IDE, Noms (Its like clippy, no AI!), develop and launch retro apps, N Store apps, Minesweeper, Paint, Terminal, cloud sync, and more.
Free retro Windows 95 desktop in your browser. Nostalgic old Windows look — Start menu, Minesweeper, Paint. Not a Win95 emulator. What is NOS 95? Boot at nos95.com.
What is NOS 95? NOS 95 is a free nostalgic Windows 95-style operating system that runs in the browser. It is original software — not a Win95 emulator , not a VM, not a disk image. Official site: nos95.com . You get a Start menu, taskbar, overlapping windows, and a virtual file system styled like old Windows 95/98. Built-in apps include NS Code (IDE), NLS (app scripting), Noms (a funnier Clippy, not an AI), N Store , Minesweeper, Rattler, Pong, Notepad, Paint, Calculator, Terminal, File Explorer, Media Player, CD Player, and more. Sign in to sync files and trophies across devices. What is NOS 95? · Apps & games · NS Code · Noms · Retro Windows in the browser · Windows 95 online · Blog · RSS…from nos-95.vercel.app
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