Windows 95 CD-ROM Readme.txt File

Last reviewed: February 23, 1996
Article ID: Q135482

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

SUMMARY

This article contains a copy of the information in the Readme.txt file from the Windows 95 CD-ROM. Setup copies this file to the Windows folder.

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          Microsoft Windows 95 README for Microsoft Windows
                        August l995
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           (c) Copyright Microsoft Corporation, 1995

HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT

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.

IF YOU HAVEN'T INSTALLED WINDOWS 95 LIST OF WINDOWS 95 README FILES HOW TO READ README FILES UNINSTALLING WINDOWS 95

IF YOU HAVEN'T INSTALLED WINDOWS 95

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

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

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:

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

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:

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

Change to the Windows directory on your C drive. 4. At the command prompt, type the following:

   edit filename.txt

UNINSTALLING WINDOWS 95

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:

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:

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.

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Last reviewed: February 23, 1996
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