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Microsoft Windows 95 README for Microsoft Windows
August l995
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(c) Copyright Microsoft Corporation, 1995
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HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
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To view Readme.txt on screen in Notepad, maximize the Notepad window.
To print Readme.txt, open it in Notepad or another word processor,
then use the Print command on the File menu.
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CONTENTS
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IF YOU HAVEN'T INSTALLED WINDOWS 95
LIST OF WINDOWS 95 README FILES
HOW TO READ README FILES
UNINSTALLING WINDOWS 95
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IF YOU HAVEN'T INSTALLED WINDOWS 95
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Additional setup information is available in Setup.txt. You can view
Setup.txt using Notepad with Windows 3.1. You can find the file on
Windows 95 installation disk 1. If you purchased Windows 95 on a CD-ROM,
you can find Setup.txt in the \Win95 directory.
LIST OF WINDOWS 95 README FILES
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In addition to Readme.txt, Windows 95 provides the following readme
files:
Config.txt Contains syntax information for commands you use
with your Config.sys file.
Display.txt Provides information about how to configure
and correct problems for available drivers
and how to obtain additional display drivers.
Exchange.txt Provides information to help you set up and
run Microsoft Exchange.
Extra.txt Provides information about where to find
additional Windows 95 files, such as updates
and drivers, in addition to files available
only in the CD-ROM version of Windows 95.
Faq.txt Answers frequently asked questions about
Windows 95.
General.txt Provides information about startup problems,
the programs that come with Windows 95, disk
tools, disks and CDs, drivers, removable media,
Microsoft FAX, and pen services.
This file also contains last-minute information
received too late to include in the other readme
files. For example, if you have a question about
a printer, it would be helpful to look in
General.txt as well as in Printers.txt.
Hardware.txt Provides information about known problems and
workarounds for hardware. You may also need
to refer to Printers.txt or Mouse.txt for
specific problems.
Internet.txt Provides information to help you connect to
the Internet if you haven't done so already.
Also provides information about where to
download Microsoft's new Web browser,
Internet Explorer.
Mouse.txt Provides information about known problems
and workarounds specifically for mouse and
keyboard problems.
Msdosdrv.txt Contains syntax information for MS-DOS
device drivers. For additional help on MS-DOS
commands, see Config.txt. You can also use
command-line help at the command prompt by
typing /? following the command name.
Msn.txt Provides information to help you connect to
The Microsoft Network.
Network.txt Provides information about installing and
running network servers.
Printers.txt Provides information about known problems
and workarounds for printers.
Programs.txt Provides information and workarounds for
running some specific Windows-based and
MS-DOS-based programs with Windows 95.
Support.txt Provides Information about how to get
additional support for Windows 95.
Tips.txt Contains an assortment of tips and tricks
for using Windows 95, most of which are not
documented in online Help or the printed book.
HOW TO READ README FILES
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When you install Windows 95, all the readme files are copied to the
\Windows directory.
To open a readme file after you install Windows 95:
1. Click the Start menu.
2. Click Run.
3. Type the name of the readme file.
Even if you haven't installed Windows 95 yet, you can still open a
readme file.
To open a readme file before you install Windows 95:
If you purchased Windows 95 on floppy disks:
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1. Insert Disk 1 into drive A (or whatever drive you prefer).
2. At the MS-DOS command prompt, type the following:
a:extract.exe /a /l c:\windows win95_02.cab filename.txt
For example, if you want to open General.txt, you would type:
a:extract.exe /a /l c:\windows win95_02.cab general.txt
3. Change to the \Windows directory.
4. At the command prompt, type the following:
edit filename.txt
If you purchased Windows 95 on a CD-ROM:
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1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive (drive x in this example).
2. Change to the \Win95 directory on your CD-ROM drive.
2. At the MS-DOS command prompt, type the following:
extract.exe /a /l c:\windows win95_02.cab filename.txt
For example, if you want to open General.txt, you would type:
extract.exe /a /l c:\windows win95_02.cab general.txt
3. Change to the Windows directory on your C drive.
4. At the command prompt, type the following:
edit filename.txt
UNINSTALLING WINDOWS 95
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During Setup, you have the option of saving your system files so
that you can uninstall Windows 95 later. If you want to be able to
uninstall Windows 95 later, choose Yes. Setup will save your system
files in a hidden, compressed file. If you don't need to be able to
uninstall Windows 95 later, choose No.
You will not see this Setup option if:
- You are upgrading over an earlier version of Windows 95.
- You are installing to a new directory.
- You are running a version of MS-DOS earlier than 5.0.
NOTE:The uninstall files must be saved on a local hard drive. You
can't save them to a network drive or a floppy disk. If you have
multiple local drives, you will be able to select the one you want
to save the uninstall information on.
To uninstall Windows 95 and completely restore your computer to its
previous versions of MS-DOS and Windows 3.x, carry out the following
procedure:
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click
Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
3. On the Install/Uninstall tab, click Windows 95, and then click
Remove.
Or, if you are having problems starting Windows 95, use your startup
disk to start your computer, and then run UNINSTAL from the startup
disk.
NOTE: The uninstall program needs to shut down Windows 95. If there is
a problem with this on your computer, restart your computer and press
F8 when you see the message "Starting Windows 95." Then choose Command
Prompt Only, and run UNINSTAL from the command prompt.
If Windows 95 is running and you want to remove the uninstall files to
free up 6 to 9 MB of disk space, carry out the following procedure:
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click
Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
3. On the Install/Uninstall tab, click Old Windows 3.x/MS-DOS System
Files, and then click Remove.
You will no longer be able to uninstall Windows 95.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.