In Windows 95, the WINDOWS\SYSBCKUP folder seems to contain just a bunch of useless duplicate files. In fact, all it contains is copies of some of the standard system files. If you are desperate for hard drive space you may have considered deleting files from this directory. DO NOT do that!

If Windows 95 notices that a system file is corrupted, it will check the WINDOWS\SYSBCKUP folder for a backup copy of said file. If found, Windows 95 will copy the backup file to the proper folder and allow you to proceed normally. Without this backup file, you will be stuck either reinstalling Windows 95, trying to find a backup copy of the file, or attempting to EXPAND the original from the Windows 95 distribution disks.

Although WINDOWS\SYSBCKUP does not contain backups of every system file, you will be thankful for this folder if you ever are in a position to need it.

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