Template:Infobox WindowsBuild Build 73f was leaked on BA by member sunnyblueman, along with builds 99 and 116. It's identical to it's next recompile, the already leaked build 73g, except that it's an internal Microsoft build and thus contains the internal version of the WinBug program. 73g, on the other hand, was release to testers and contains a public version of WinBug.
This build is also affected by the CAB32.EXE error, which can be fixed just like in other builds.
Installation
Installing from Windows 95 Boot Floppy
1. Prepare Disk with fdisk.exe, reboot, then format. format.com C:
2. Change to the CD-ROM and enter the RETAIL directory.
3. Run setup.exe
4. Accept the default settings then continue to the file copying process. You may also customize the features to be installed.
5. When complete, reboot with the floppy still connected.
6. Run edit.com 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.
Changes from Build 58s
Setup
- Now called Windows Setup instead of Chicago Setup.
- General improvements to the installer.
- New background image.
- A Non-Disclosure Agreement now appears before Setup starts.
- SETUP.EXE can now be run directly from the DOS Prompt.
- You now have the option to run a basic or custom setup.
UI
- The Warning dialog when Windows starts up is removed.
- New login dialog.
- New sound after setup.
- Replaced "File Cabinet>>" with "My Computer>>".
- "Parent Folder" in explorer removed.
- Tracker application removed.
- White box on the Taskbar replaced with running applications by default.
- The white box can be re-enabled in this build.
- New Shutdown screen.
- New first time boot screen.
WinBug
- Version updated from 1.14 to 1.16 - Internal.
- Various minor amendments.
Hidden Start Button and Menu
This is also the earliest build to contain the new Start button (though it's first enabled by default in build 81), located in CAB32.EXE. Even though this is an internal build, it's not used and was likely toggled on and off during the compiling process. BA member Hounsell successfully enabled the hidden Start menu and button in build 73g, the same procedure can of course be applied to 73f as well. A tutorial is available on both BA and OSBA.
Build 73f with the new Start button enabled
