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Windows 95 Installation and Upgrading
Help and Tips

Are you installing Windows 95 or upgrading from a previous version? Here are some tips you shoud read.


#1: Does Your PC Have a CD?
Windows 95 on disk lacks some features available in the CD version.

#2: Converting Win3.1 Program Manager Groups
Convert old Program Manager groups to Start Menu format.

#3: Watch the Hard Drive Space
Deselect Windows 95 applets you may not need if hard drive space is an issue.

#4: Watch Those Long Filenames with Old Applications
Older Windows 3.1 applications may fail when processing files with long names.

#5: Installation Stops After EULA
If Windows 95 crashes upon installation after the EULA, this may be the fix.

#6: Make Win3.1 Apps Compatible
Try to fix some Windows 3.1 applications that fail to run under Windows 95.

#7: Keep Your Old Files if You Can
Remove old Windows/DOS files after upgrading to Windows 95 when the system is stable.

#8: Setup Information at Your Fingertips
Detailed Windows 95 application information can be found by using the information in this tip.

#9: Do I Still Need My Autoexec.Bat and Config.Sys Files?
Legacy hardware may still require older DOS boot-up files.

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