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|image = Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 21.png
|image = Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 10.png
|imagecaption = 4.00.58s
|imagecaption = 4.00.58s
|kernel= Windows 9x (4.00)
|kernel= Windows 9x (4.00)
|arch = x86
|arch = x86
|sku = N/A
|sku = N/A
|bios = 10/08/1993
|bios = 10th August 1993
|tcb_link = [http://www.thecollectionbook.info/builds/windows/build/2 Beta ID: 101907 <BR>Password: 999b70c9e]
|tcb = [http://www.thecollectionbook.info/builds/windows/build/2 Beta ID: 990036]
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'''Windows 95''' (codename Chicago) '''build 58s''' is the Chicago Preliminary Development Kit build and part of the '''Milestone 4''' stage. It is currently the earliest leaked build of [[Windows 95|Chicago]]. It is most known for its early shell, which had 3 start buttons and menus instead of one. There was believed to be a build 56 of Chicago for many years. It was later found to be a modification of 58s and removed from the FTP.
'''Windows 95 build 58s''' is the Chicago Preliminary Development Kit build and part of the Milestone 4 stage. It is currently the earliest leaked build of [[Windows 95|Chicago]]. It is most known for its early shell, which had 3 start buttons and menus instead of one. There was believed to be a build 56 of Chicago for many years. It was later found to be a modification of 58s and removed from the FTP.


== Additions ==  
== Additions ==  
* Now you can store any folder on the taskbar.
* You can store any folder on the taskbar.
* There are three buttons available on the taskbar. The first is used for the main process. The second is used for finding. The third is used for help.  
* There are three buttons available on the taskbar. The first is used for the main process. The second is used for finding. The third is used for help.  
* This build includes a new boot screen that available inside <code>C:\LOGO.SYS</code>.
* This build includes a new boot screen that is available inside <code>C:\LOGO.SYS</code>.
* Now Dr. Watson and Tracker starts as default.
* Dr. Watson and Tracker now starts by default.
* <code>CAB32.EXE</code> added for exploring files and folders easier without File Manager. This is available on desktop as <code>File cabinet>></code>.
* <code>CAB32.EXE</code> was added for exploring files and folders easier without File Manager. It is available on the desktop as <code>File cabinet>></code>.
* Recycle Bin added that named as <code>Recycle.bin</code>.
* Recycle Bin was added, called <code>Recycle.bin</code>.
* Now Windows 3.1 programs stored inside <code>Programs</code> folder.
* Windows 3.1 programs are stored inside the <code>Programs</code> folder.
* Network folder added as <code>Network>></code>. This folder is used for networking.
* Network folder was added, called <code>Network>></code>.
* Clock added on the taskbar. Now you can see time on the taskbar.
* Clock was added to the taskbar.


== Changes ==
== Changes ==
* Now User Interface has rectangle instead of radius rectangle.
* The user interface now has a rectangle instead of a radius rectangle.
* Desktop color changed as turquoise. Desktop wallpaper changed as <code>WARNING.BMP</code> that says "Under Construction".
* Desktop color changed to turquoise. Desktop wallpaper changed to <code>WARNING.BMP</code>, saying "Under Construction".


== Installation Guide ==
== Installation ==
''Installing from Windows 95 Boot Floppy''<br>
''Installing from Windows 95 boot floppy:''
1. Prepare Disk with <code>fdisk.exe</code>, reboot, then format. <code>format.com C:</code><br>
# Prepare disk with <code>fdisk</code>, reboot, then format (<code>format C:</code>).
2. Change to the CD-ROM and enter the <code>RETAIL</code> directory.<br>
# Change path to the CD-ROM and go to the <code>RETAIL</code> directory.
3. Run <code>dossetup</code><br>
# Run <code>dossetup</code>.
4. Accept the default settings then continue to the file copying process.<br>
# Accept the default settings and then continue to the file copying process.
5. When complete, reboot with the floppy still connected.<br>
# When complete, reboot with the floppy still connected.
6. Run <code>edit.com</code> and press <code>ALT+F+O</code>. Browse to <code>C:\config.sys</code><br>
# Run <code>edit</code> and press <code>ALT+F+O</code>. Browse to <code>C:\config.sys</code>.
7. Change <code>Files=30</code> and <code>Buffers=30</code> to <code>Files=90</code> and <code>Buffers=90</code><br>
# Change <code>Files=30</code> and <code>Buffers=30</code> to <code>Files=90</code> and <code>Buffers=90</code>.
8. Save changes (<code>ALT+F+S</code>) then exit (<code>ALT+F+X</code>)<br>
# Save changes (<code>ALT+F+S</code>) then exit (<code>ALT+F+X</code>).
9. Remove floppy and then boot to Windows.
# Remove floppy and then boot to Windows.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 1.png|Setup
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 1.png|Installing Plus Pack components
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 2.png|Welcome to setup
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 2.png|Welcome to setup
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 3.png
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 3.png|Install directory
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 4.png
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 4.png|Hardware settings
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 5.png|Copying files
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 5.png|Copying files
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 6.png|End setup
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 6.png|End setup
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 7.png|Boot screen
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 7.png|Boot screen
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 8.png|Warning
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 8.png|Warning
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 10.png|Desktop
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 10.png|Desktop
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 11.png
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 11.png
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 12.png
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 12.png
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 13.png
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 13.png
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 14.png|Programs
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 14.png|Programs
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 15.png|File Cabinet
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 15.png|File Cabinet
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 17.png|WinBug
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 17.png|WinBug
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 9.png|Printer setup
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 9.png|Printer setup
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 18.png|Control Panel
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 18.png|Control Panel
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 19.png|Advanced system features
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 19.png|Advanced system features
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 20.png|Metrics
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 20.png|Metrics
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 21.png|System properties
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 21.png|System properties
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 22.png|About dialog
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 22.png|About dialog
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 23.png|Help
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 23.png|Help
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 27.png|Shutdown Windows
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 27.png|Shutdown Windows
File:Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 28.png|Safe to shutdown screen
Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 28.png|Safe to shutdown screen
Old Wiki Images Chicagoinfocenter1.gif|Info Center, image from [http://oyvind.servehttp.com/windows_chicago_build_58.htm]
</gallery>
</gallery>

Latest revision as of 14:36, 7 November 2023

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Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 10.png
4.00.58s
Kernel version Windows 9x (4.00)
CPU architecture x86
Edition N/A
BIOS date 10th August 1993
TCB Beta ID: 990036

Windows 95 build 58s is the Chicago Preliminary Development Kit build and part of the Milestone 4 stage. It is currently the earliest leaked build of Chicago. It is most known for its early shell, which had 3 start buttons and menus instead of one. There was believed to be a build 56 of Chicago for many years. It was later found to be a modification of 58s and removed from the FTP.

Additions

  • You can store any folder on the taskbar.
  • There are three buttons available on the taskbar. The first is used for the main process. The second is used for finding. The third is used for help.
  • This build includes a new boot screen that is available inside C:\LOGO.SYS.
  • Dr. Watson and Tracker now starts by default.
  • CAB32.EXE was added for exploring files and folders easier without File Manager. It is available on the desktop as File cabinet>>.
  • Recycle Bin was added, called Recycle.bin.
  • Windows 3.1 programs are stored inside the Programs folder.
  • Network folder was added, called Network>>.
  • Clock was added to the taskbar.

Changes

  • The user interface now has a rectangle instead of a radius rectangle.
  • Desktop color changed to turquoise. Desktop wallpaper changed to WARNING.BMP, saying "Under Construction".

Installation

Installing from Windows 95 boot floppy:

  1. Prepare disk with fdisk, reboot, then format (format C:).
  2. Change path to the CD-ROM and go to the RETAIL directory.
  3. Run dossetup.
  4. Accept the default settings and then continue to the file copying process.
  5. When complete, reboot with the floppy still connected.
  6. Run edit and press ALT+F+O. Browse to C:\config.sys.
  7. Change Files=30 and Buffers=30 to Files=90 and Buffers=90.
  8. Save changes (ALT+F+S) then exit (ALT+F+X).
  9. Remove floppy and then boot to Windows.

Gallery

  • Installing Plus Pack components

    Installing Plus Pack components

  • Welcome to setup

    Welcome to setup

  • Install directory

    Install directory

  • Hardware settings

    Hardware settings

  • Copying files

    Copying files

  • End setup

    End setup

  • Boot screen

    Boot screen

  • Warning

    Warning

  • Desktop

    Desktop

  • Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 11.png
  • Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 12.png
  • Chicago Build 58s Chic58s 13.png
  • Programs

    Programs

  • File Cabinet

    File Cabinet

  • WinBug

    WinBug

  • Printer setup

    Printer setup

  • Control Panel

    Control Panel

  • Advanced system features

    Advanced system features

  • Metrics

    Metrics

  • System properties

    System properties

  • About dialog

    About dialog

  • Help

    Help

  • Shutdown Windows

    Shutdown Windows

  • Safe to shutdown screen

    Safe to shutdown screen

  • Info Center, image from [1]

    Info Center, image from [1]

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