Setup Defaults to Windows.000 Folder

Last reviewed: September 11, 1997
Article ID: Q142545

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you are installing Windows 95, Setup may default to installing Windows 95 in the Windows.000 folder.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if key files are missing from the Windows folder, or the Windows folder is missing or damaged.

RESOLUTION

When you are prompted to install Windows 95 in the Windows.000 folder, click Other Directory, and then type the name of the folder you want to use (such as Windows).

MORE INFORMATION

Windows 95 Setup searches your hard disk for a valid Windows folder to upgrade. If Setup finds a Windows folder with missing or damaged files, it defaults to installing windows 95 in the Windows.000 folder.

Additional query words: 95 corrupt
Keywords : win95 kbsetup
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: September 11, 1997
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