Yes, but only the version originally used on movie DVDs. The OSR2 release is necessary for this.
Yes, but you may have some issues with it.
windows 95
No.
Windows 98, Windows ME, and Windows 2000 all support upgrading directly from Windows 95. Your system must meet the requirements in order to upgrade, however.
Windows 95 OSR 2.1 was the first Microsoft OS to support USB, although Windows 98 offers much improved USB support. Besides Windows 95 with the USB update, and Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows XP support Original USB, but Windows NT does not. Windows XP with service packs applied, supports Hi-Speed USB.
Windows 95 does not have explicit support for SSDs (Solid State Drives). This means it will not perform as well as operating systems that do support them will, and that the drive may wear out prematurely.
Windows 95 OSR 2.1 was the first Microsoft OS to support USB, although Windows 98 offers much improved USB support. Besides Windows 95 with the USB update and Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows XP support Original USB, but Windows NT does not. Windows XP, with the service packs applied support Hi-Speed USB support. Resource: CompTIA A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC. Pg. 404
Yes, they do. Windows ME even supports Fat 32!
No. Windows XP does not support rolling back to a previous operating system, nor is it possible to upgrade directly from Windows 95 to Windows XP.
Windows 95 was released in 1995, hence the name.
yes, you can use DVDs on Windows 98, hence why the install disk is on a CD
Windows 95 does not have a system policy editor, because it does not support access controls without third-party software. Windows 95 is essentially a single-user operating system.
25 June 1998 as an upgrade to Windows 95 with better USB support and more.