How to install Windows 95 in VMware

Made for the 30th anniversary of Windows 95

First, you need Windows 95 iso and Microsoft Boot disk. I used Win95 OSR 2.5.
Create a DOS partition, restart the VM, format the disk, and start the installer. Make sure to install the network adapter "AMD PCNET Family Ethernet Adapter (PCI&ISA)", otherwise your installation will run into several weird issues. Remove the floppy disk when prompted, it will not be needed for the rest of the installation. It might get stuck when installing RealPlayer, or it just takes a long time to complete, at this point just restart, you probably will not need it.
To install video drivers, install VM additions, and follow the instructions given at the end of the installation. It took me several tries to get them working. After you finally install them, increase the resolution or color depth and restart when prompted.
To get the audio working, install the audio drivers. Because of VMware Tools, you can just drag and drop the installation from your host machine. It might BSOD and give some errors - this is normal. When it gives the "Windows Protection Error", increase the RAM to 256MB. Then install the drivers when prompted during boot, and restart when prompted as well. Sound might sometimes be crackly. I found out that just having another empty VirtualBox VM running can improve it.
The screen may freeze sometimes when using the VM. If this happens, resize the VM window.
If you encounter the "Windows Protection Error" again, reduce the amount of RAM to 128MB or less.

Download Windows 95 iso: https://winworldpc.com/product/window...
Download Boot Disk: https://winworldpc.com/product/micros...
Link to download sound drivers in the description of this video:    • Get Windows 9x Sound Working in VMWare!  

Music: Spencer Brown - Windows 95 On Acid