Windows 95 includes new system files, Plug and Play mechanisms, and various options for starting the operating system. This section describes the Windows 95 system startup sequence.
During the real-mode startup process, devices use only static configurations; that is, no dynamic resource allocation or arbitration is provided. When the system startup process switches to protected mode, Configuration Manager ensures all devices are configured properly, as described in Chapter 31, "Windows 95 Architecture."
The system startup includes four phases: