Windows 95/4.00.81: Difference between revisions

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4.00.81
Kernel version	Windows 9x (4.00)
CPU architecture	x86
Edition	N/A
BIOS date	20th January 1994
TCB	Beta ID: 140743 Password: d8f20fe0a

Windows 95 build 81 is the earliest leaked Chicago build which uses the single Start button and menu by default, though 73f is the earliest leaked build to include them. It is also the earliest leaked build to introduce the now famous "X" close button on windows and by this point, the overall UI was mostly done and merely refined in later builds.

Installation

Installing from Windows 95 boot floppy:

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

Changes from build 73g

UI

The new single Start button is now enabled by default.
Running applications above the taskbar were removed.
Control Panel changes.
All icons in explorer are now organized by name.

Virtual PC issues

If you're installing this build in Microsoft Virtual PC 2004/2007, make sure to select "XGA compatible" as your display adapter during setup. This build appears to have an issue with S3 and VGA drivers on VPC and will not boot with them. If you want a higher resolution, you can use the Super VGA driver from build 73f/g - select "Other..." and point to a floppy disk containing files MSDISP.INF and SUPERVGA.DRV from build 73f/g.

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+{{Infobox Buildinfo
-|title=Build of [[Annex:Microsoft Windows versions|Windows]] [[Windows:95|95]]
+|image = Chicago Build 81 4.png
-|image = Chicago_81.png
+|imagecaption = 4.00.81
-|imagecaption = Windows Chicago Build 81
+|kernel = Windows 9x (4.00)
-|kernel= Windows 9x (4.00)
+|arch = x86
-|arch=x86
+|sku = N/A
-|sku=N/A
+|bios = 20th January 1994
-|bios= January 21 1994
+|tcb = [http://www.thecollectionbook.info/builds/windows/build/6 Beta ID: 140743 <BR>Password: d8f20fe0a]
-|key=<code>Beta ID:140743 </code>       <code>Password:d8f20fe0a </code>
-|tcb_build=[http://www.thecollectionbook.info/builds/windows/build/ TCB Build Page]
-|tcb_gallery=[ TCB Gallery Page]
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-'''Build 81''' is the earliest leaked Chicago build which uses the single Start button and menu by default, though 73f is the earliest leaked build to include them. It is the first leaked build to introduce the now famous "X" close button on windows and by this point, the overall UI was mostly done and merely refined in later builds.
+'''Windows 95 build 81''' is the earliest leaked [[Windows 95|Chicago]] build which uses the single Start button and menu by default, though 73f is the earliest leaked build to include them. It is also the earliest leaked build to introduce the now famous "X" close button on windows and by this point, the overall UI was mostly done and merely refined in later builds.
 == 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 95/4.00.73g|build 73g]] ==
-. Prepare Disk with <code>fdisk.exe</code>, reboot, then format. <code>format.com C:</code><br>
+=== UI ===
-. Run <code>setup.exe</code><br>
+* The new single Start button is now enabled by default.
-. Accept the default settings then continue to the file copying process. You may also customize the features to be installed.<br>
+* Running applications above the taskbar were removed.
-. When complete, reboot with the floppy still connected.<br>
+* Control Panel changes.
-. Run <code>edit.com</code> and press <code>ALT+F+O</code>. Browse to <code>C:\config.sys</code><br>
+* All icons in explorer are now organized by name.
-. Change <code>Files=30</code> and <code>Buffers=30</code> to <code>Files=90</code> and <code>Buffers=90</code><br>
-. Save changes (<code>ALT+F+S</code>) then exit (<code>ALT+F+X</code>)<br>
-. Remove floppy and then boot to Windows.<br>
-== Changes From Build 73g ==
+== Virtual PC issues ==
+If you're installing this build in Microsoft Virtual PC 2004/2007, make sure to select "XGA compatible" as your display adapter during setup. This build appears to have an issue with S3 and VGA drivers on VPC and will not boot with them. If you want a higher resolution, you can use the Super VGA driver from build 73f/g - select "Other..." and point to a floppy disk containing files <code>MSDISP.INF</code> and <code>SUPERVGA.DRV</code> from build 73f/g.
-''Setup''<br>
-None<br>
-''UI''<br>
-. Under Construction background is centered.<br>
-. New single Start button.<br>
-. Running Applications above task bar removed.<br>
-. Control Panel Changes.<br>
-. All icons in explorer are organized by just name.<br>
-== Virtual PC Issues ==
-If you're installing this build in Microsoft Virtual PC 2004/2007, make sure to select "XGA compatible" as your display adapter during Setup. This build appears to have an issue with S3 and VGA drivers on VPC and will not boot with them. If you want a higher resolution, you can use the Super VGA driver from build 73f/g - select "Other..." and point to a floppy disk containing files <code>MSDISP.INF</code> and <code>SUPERVGA.DRV</code> from build 73f/g.