Running Windows 95

I was going through my old programs and found my original Windows 95 and 98 disks. I got the bright idea to try and find a 486 on which to install Windows 95. I went down to a local store that had old computers but the oldest they had was a Pentium 4. I looked on Ebay and found out that working 486's are selling for around $500. I guess they are in the "Antique" category now. What would be the "newest" PC that would run Windows 95? I don't think a Pentium 4 would run it. Would just a straight Pentium 75mhz or so run it or might something even newer run it? Thanks,

Since I posted my original message, I did find on Ebay a Pentium II working with Windows 98 so it would run Windows 95. It is only $60. I can't decide whether to waste my money or not. Still looking for a 486.

Should I buy this one?

Probably oughta get a couple at that price only 15K per.

I have an oldie my Dad gave me years ago, it has an Intel 486SX cpu, 5" floppy drive, a "turbo" button that changes speeds from 8X to 25X to run older apps, I think 640K HDD. You can have it if you want, wish we were closer geographically.

I just ran into a hitch on my plans. I realized that they only have a 56K modem, hence no Wifi. I don't have a convenient place to plug in a phone line. Oh well, it was a great idea. Back to something productive................

x BlueRobot said:

I kinda miss my Windows 98 computer now

If you miss it too much there is a working one on Ebay for $60, free shipping. I came very close to getting it.