Windows 95: Difference between revisions

According to Microsoft, Windows 95 requires an 386DX processor, at least 4 MB of RAM, 50-55 MB of hard drive space (varies depending on components being installed), an EGA, VGA, or better display adapter, and a Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041019021615/http://support.microsoft.com/kb/138349</ref> Windows 95 drops support for the 80286 Standard mode and the Hercules and CGA display adapters. EGA display adapters are supported but not included in Windows 95. For example, by upgrading from Windows 3.1x with EGA configured as display adapter, Windows 95 can be brought to use a EGA display adapter. Windows 95 allows installation to be possible without a floppy drive via CD-ROM media, but this is only possible on select bootable OEM disks. A floppy drive is otherwise required for starting setup or if one wants to make a startup disk or to install Windows 95 from floppy disks.