Windows 95/4.00.99

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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:

  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 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.