Microsoft KB Archive/135482

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Q135482

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SUMMARY
This article contains a copy of the information in the Readme.txt file from the Windows 95 CD-ROM. Setup copies this file to the Windows folder.

MORE INFORMATION
 Microsoft Windows 95 README for Microsoft Windows August l995 (c) Copyright Microsoft Corporation, 1995

HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT

To view Readme.txt on screen in Notepad, maximize the Notepad window.

To print Readme.txt, open it in Notepad or another word processor, then use the Print command on the File menu.

CONTENTS

IF YOU HAVEN'T INSTALLED WINDOWS 95 LIST OF WINDOWS 95 README FILES HOW TO READ README FILES UNINSTALLING WINDOWS 95

IF YOU HAVEN'T INSTALLED WINDOWS 95

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Additional setup information is available in Setup.txt. You can view Setup.txt using Notepad with Windows 3.1. You can find the file on Windows 95 installation disk 1. If you purchased Windows 95 on a CD- ROM, you can find Setup.txt in the \Win95 directory.

LIST OF WINDOWS 95 README FILES

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Config.txt    Contains syntax information for commands you use with your Config.sys file.

Display.txt   Provides information about how to configure and correct problems for available drivers and how to obtain additional display drivers.

Exchange.txt  Provides information to help you set up and run Microsoft Exchange.

Extra.txt     Provides information about where to find additional Windows 95 files, such as updates and drivers, in addition to files available only in the CD-ROM version of Windows 95.

Faq.txt       Answers frequently asked questions about Windows 95.

General.txt   Provides information about startup problems, the programs that come with Windows 95, disk tools, disks and CDs, drivers, removable media, Microsoft FAX, and pen services.

This file also contains last-minute information received too late to include in the other readme files. For example, if you have a question about a printer, it would be helpful to look in                   General.txt as well as in Printers.txt.

Hardware.txt  Provides information about known problems and workarounds for hardware. You may also need to refer to Printers.txt or Mouse.txt for specific problems.

Internet.txt  Provides information to help you connect to                    the Internet if you haven't done so already. Also provides information about where to                   download Microsoft's new Web browser, Internet Explorer.

Mouse.txt     Provides information about known problems and workarounds specifically for mouse and keyboard problems.

Msdosdrv.txt  Contains syntax information for MS-DOS device drivers. For additional help on MS-DOS commands, see Config.txt. You can also use command-line help at the command prompt by                   typing /? following the command name.

Msn.txt       Provides information to help you connect to                    The Microsoft Network.

Network.txt   Provides information about installing and running network servers.

Printers.txt  Provides information about known problems and workarounds for printers.

Programs.txt  Provides information and workarounds for running some specific Windows-based and MS-DOS-based programs with Windows 95.

Support.txt   Provides Information about how to get additional support for Windows 95.

Tips.txt      Contains an assortment of tips and tricks for using Windows 95, most of which are not documented in online Help or the printed book.

HOW TO READ README FILES

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When you install Windows 95, all the readme files are copied to the \Windows directory.

To open a readme file after you install Windows 95: 1. Click the Start menu. 2. Click Run. 3. Type the name of the readme file.

Even if you haven't installed Windows 95 yet, you can still open a readme file.

To open a readme file before you install Windows 95:

If you purchased Windows 95 on floppy disks:

1. Insert Disk 1 into drive A (or whatever drive you prefer). 2. At the MS-DOS command prompt, type the following:

a:extract.exe /a /l c:\windows win95_02.cab filename.txt

For example, if you want to open General.txt, you would type:

a:extract.exe /a /l c:\windows win95_02.cab general.txt

3. Change to the \Windows directory. 4. At the command prompt, type the following:

edit filename.txt

If you purchased Windows 95 on a CD-ROM:

1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive (drive x in this example). 2. Change to the \Win95 directory on your CD-ROM drive. 2. At the MS-DOS command prompt, type the following:

extract.exe /a /l c:\windows win95_02.cab filename.txt

For example, if you want to open General.txt, you would type:

extract.exe /a /l c:\windows win95_02.cab general.txt

3. Change to the Windows directory on your C drive. 4. At the command prompt, type the following:

edit filename.txt

UNINSTALLING WINDOWS 95

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During Setup, you have the option of saving your system files so that you can uninstall Windows 95 later. If you want to be able to uninstall Windows 95 later, choose Yes. Setup will save your system files in a hidden, compressed file. If you don't need to be able to uninstall Windows 95 later, choose No.

You will not see this Setup option if: - You are upgrading over an earlier version of Windows 95. - You are installing to a new directory. - You are running a version of MS-DOS earlier than 5.0.

NOTE:The uninstall files must be saved on a local hard drive. You can't save them to a network drive or a floppy disk. If you have multiple local drives, you will be able to select the one you want to save the uninstall information on.

To uninstall Windows 95 and completely restore your computer to its previous versions of MS-DOS and Windows 3.x, carry out the following procedure:

1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. On the Install/Uninstall tab, click Windows 95, and then click Remove.

Or, if you are having problems starting Windows 95, use your startup disk to start your computer, and then run UNINSTAL from the startup disk.

NOTE: The uninstall program needs to shut down Windows 95. If there is a problem with this on your computer, restart your computer and press F8 when you see the message "Starting Windows 95." Then choose Command Prompt Only, and run UNINSTAL from the command prompt.

If Windows 95 is running and you want to remove the uninstall files to free up 6 to 9 MB of disk space, carry out the following procedure:

1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. On the Install/Uninstall tab, click Old Windows 3.x/MS-DOS System Files, and then click Remove.

You will no longer be able to uninstall Windows 95. Keywords : win95

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