Windows 95/4.00.99: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 08:02, 6 November 2023

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4.00.99
Kernel version	Windows 9x (4.00)
CPU architecture	x86
Edition	N/A
BIOS date	10th May 1994
TCB	Beta ID: 101907 Password: 999b4cb09

Windows 95 build 99 was mentioned in Release Notes from build 122, along with builds 73, 108 and 116. It was leaked by member sunnyblueman, along with builds 73f and 116. It looks similar to build 81, though somewhat more polished.

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 81

Setup

Networking can be configured before file copying.
The Help button was removed.
New dialog is shown after choosing to install Plus Pack components.

Boot issues

This build hangs at the "Chicago" boot screen and won't boot in fail-safe mode.

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-{{infobox Buildinfo
+{{Infobox Buildinfo
 |image = 99.png
-|imagecaption = Windows 95 Build 99
+|imagecaption = 4.00.99
-|kernel = Windows 9x 4.00
+|kernel = Windows 9x (4.00)
-|arch= x86
+|arch = x86
-|mcb_link = Beta ID: 101907
+|sku = N/A
-Password: 999b4cb09
+|bios = 10th May 1994
-|sku = n/a
+|tcb = [https://thecollectionbook.info/builds/windows/build/1036 Beta ID: 101907 <br>Password: 999b4cb09]
-|bios = not required
 }}
+'''Windows 95 build 99''' was mentioned in Release Notes from build 122, along with builds 73, 108 and 116. It was leaked by member sunnyblueman, along with builds 73f and 116. It looks similar to build 81, though somewhat more polished.
-'''Build 99''' is mentioned in Release Notes from build 122, along with builds 73, 108 and 116. It was leaked by BA member sunnyblueman, along with builds 73f and 116. It is similar in looks to 81, though somewhat more polished.
 == 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 95/4.00.81|build 81]] ==
-. Prepare Disk with <code>fdisk.exe</code>, reboot, then format. <code>format.com C:</code><br>
+=== Setup ===
-. Change to the CD-ROM and enter the <code>RETAIL</code> directory.<br>
+* Networking can be configured before file copying.
-. Run <code>setup.exe</code><br>
+* The Help button was removed.
-. Accept the default settings then continue to the file copying process. You may also customize the features to be installed. If you are asked to set a computer name and workgroup name, do so.<br>
+* New dialog is shown after choosing to install Plus Pack components.
-. When complete, reboot with the floppy still connected.<br>
-. Run <code>edit.com</code> and press <code>ALT+F+O</code>. Browse to <code>C:\config.sys</code><br>
-. 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 81 ==
-''Setup''<br>
-. Networking configured before file copying.<br>
-. Help button removed.<br>
-. New text after choosing to install plus pack.<br>
-''UI''<br>
-Not yet added<br>
-== Boot Issues ==
-This build hangs at the Windows Chicago logo and won't boot in fail-safe mode.
+== Boot issues ==
+This build hangs at the "Chicago" boot screen and won't boot in fail-safe mode.