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{{infobox WindowsBuild
{{Infobox Buildinfo
|title=Build of [[Annex:Microsoft Windows versions|Windows]] [[Windows 95|95]]
|image = Chicago Build 73g Setup 17.png
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|imagecaption = 4.00.73g
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|kernel = Windows 9x (4.00)
|kernel= Windows 9x (4.00)
|arch = x86
|arch=x86
|sku = N/A
|sku=N/A
|bios = 3rd December 1993
|bios= December 3 1993
|tcb = [http://www.thecollectionbook.info/builds/windows/build/4 No key required]
|key=<code>Beta ID: </code>      <code>Password: </code>
|tcb_build=[http://www.thecollectionbook.info/builds/windows/build/4 TCB Build Page]
|tcb_gallery=[https://www.thecollectionbook.info/gallery/?f=/windows/9x%20kernel/windows%2095/4.00.73g/english TCB Gallery Page]
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'''Build 73g''' is Chicago Preliminary Development Kit 2 release and the culmination of Milestone 5. It has several improvements from the [[Windows 95/4.00.58s|first PDK/M4 (build 58s)]].
'''Windows 95 build 73g''' is Chicago Preliminary Development Kit 2 release and the culmination of Milestone 5. It has several improvements from the [[Windows 95/4.00.58s|first PDK/M4 (build 58s)]].


== Installation ==
== Installation ==
''Installing from Windows 95 boot floppy:''
# Prepare disk with <code>fdisk</code>, reboot, then format (<code>format C:</code>).
# Change path to the CD-ROM and go to the <code>RETAIL</code> directory.
# Run <code>setup</code>.
# Accept the default settings and then continue to the file copying process.
# When complete, reboot with the floppy still connected.
# Run <code>edit</code> and press <code>ALT+F+O</code>. Browse to <code>C:\config.sys</code>.
# Change <code>Files=30</code> and <code>Buffers=30</code> to <code>Files=90</code> and <code>Buffers=90</code>.
# Save changes (<code>ALT+F+S</code>) then exit (<code>ALT+F+X</code>).
# Remove floppy and then boot to Windows.


''Installing from Windows 95 Boot Floppy''<br>
== Changes from [[Windows 95/4.00.73f|build 73f]] ==
1. Prepare Disk with <code>fdisk.exe</code>, reboot, then format. <code>format.com C:</code><br>
=== UI ===
2. Change to the CD-ROM and enter the <code>RETAIL</code> directory.<br>
* The "Under Construction" background is now centered by default.
3. Run <code>setup.exe</code><br>
4. Accept the default settings then continue to the file copying process. You may also customize the features to be installed.<br>
5. When complete, reboot with the floppy still connected.<br>
6. Run <code>edit.com</code> and press <code>ALT+F+O</code>. Browse to <code>C:\config.sys</code><br>
7. Change <code>Files=30</code> and <code>Buffers=30</code> to <code>Files=90</code> and <code>Buffers=90</code><br>
8. Save changes (<code>ALT+F+S</code>) then exit (<code>ALT+F+X</code>)<br>
9. Remove floppy and then boot to Windows.<br>


== Changes from Build 73f ==
=== WinBug ===
''UI''<br>
* The version number from has changed from 1.16 back to to 1.14.
1. The desktop background is centered by default instead of tiled.
* The internal "Contact Information" frame was replaced with the original "Primary Contact Information" and "Please list a secondary contact..." frames.
* The team name has changed from "Microsoft Systems Beta Group" to "Microsoft WPG Beta Team".
* The "Change Configuration Info" and "Generate Report" buttons were replaced with "Change Site Information" and "Write Report to Disk", respectively.
* Clicking the "Write Report to Disk" button will now only allow you to save your report to the hard disk, instead of giving you the option to send directly to the Chicago team.


''WinBug''<br>
== Build 73 ==
1. Reverted the version number from 1.16 Internal to 1.14.<br>
Build 73 was available on the FTP for some time before it was discovered that it is a modification of build 73g and was removed. However, it is safe to assume that builds 73 and 73a-73e also exist.  
2. Replaced the internal "Contact Information" frame with the original "Primary Contact Information" and "Please list a secondary contact..." frames.<br>
 
3. Changed the Team name from "Microsoft Systems Beta Group" to "Microsoft WPG Beta Team".<br>
== "Build 78" ==
4. Replaced the "Change Configuration Info" and "Generate Report" buttons with "Change Site Information" and "Write Report to Disk", respectively.<br>
5. Clicking the "Write Report to Disk" button will now only allow you to save your report to the hard disk, instead of giving you the option to send directly to the Chicago team.
==Build 73==
Build 73 was available on the FTP for some time before it was discovered that it's a modification of build 73g and was removed. However, it is safe to assume that builds 73 and 73a-73e also exist.  
=="Build 78"==
'''Build 78''' was originally leaked to another beta community. It was eventually found out to have been fixed with files from build 73g and most of its files were modified 73g files, so it was removed from the FTP.
'''Build 78''' was originally leaked to another beta community. It was eventually found out to have been fixed with files from build 73g and most of its files were modified 73g files, so it was removed from the FTP.
==Gallery==
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Latest revision as of 07:04, 6 November 2023

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Chicago Build 73g Setup 17.png
4.00.73g
Kernel version Windows 9x (4.00)
CPU architecture x86
Edition N/A
BIOS date 3rd December 1993
TCB No key required

Windows 95 build 73g is Chicago Preliminary Development Kit 2 release and the culmination of Milestone 5. It has several improvements from the first PDK/M4 (build 58s).

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 setup.
  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.

Changes from build 73f

UI

  • The "Under Construction" background is now centered by default.

WinBug

  • The version number from has changed from 1.16 back to to 1.14.
  • The internal "Contact Information" frame was replaced with the original "Primary Contact Information" and "Please list a secondary contact..." frames.
  • The team name has changed from "Microsoft Systems Beta Group" to "Microsoft WPG Beta Team".
  • The "Change Configuration Info" and "Generate Report" buttons were replaced with "Change Site Information" and "Write Report to Disk", respectively.
  • Clicking the "Write Report to Disk" button will now only allow you to save your report to the hard disk, instead of giving you the option to send directly to the Chicago team.

Build 73

Build 73 was available on the FTP for some time before it was discovered that it is a modification of build 73g and was removed. However, it is safe to assume that builds 73 and 73a-73e also exist.

"Build 78"

Build 78 was originally leaked to another beta community. It was eventually found out to have been fixed with files from build 73g and most of its files were modified 73g files, so it was removed from the FTP.