Deciding to Use Typical, Portable, Compact, or Custom Setup

In Windows 95 Setup, you can choose from several types of installation option. The choice you make dictates the size of the Windows 95 installation on the computer (and, of course, the number of features installed) and the amount of control the user has in customizing the installation.

Setup type

Description

Typical

The default option, recommended for most users with desktop computers. Performs most installation steps automatically for a standard Windows 95 installation with minimal user action. You need to confirm only the directory where Windows 95 files are to be installed, provide user and computer identification information, and specify whether to create a startup disk.

Portable

The recommended option for mobile users with portable computers. Installs the appropriate set of files for a portable computer. This includes installing Briefcase for file synchronization and the supporting software for direct cable connections to exchange files.

Compact

The option for users who have extremely limited disk space. Installs the minimum files required to run Windows 95.

Custom

The option for users who want to select application and network components to be installed, and confirm the configuration settings for devices. Installs the appropriate files based on user selections. This type of Setup is recommended for experienced users who want to control various elements of Windows 95 Setup.


The following table compares many of the differences in components installed for Typical and Portable installations. Notice that for Custom Setup, the options selected by default are the same as for a Typical installation. For Compact Setup, no optional components are installed.

Components Installed for Typical and Portable Installations

Optional component

Typical

Portable

Accessibility Options

Audio Compression

Backup

Briefcase

X

Calculator

X

X

CD Player

Character Map

Clipboard Viewer

Defrag

X

X

Desktop Wallpaper

Dial-Up Networking

X

Direct Cable Connection

X

Disk Compression Tools

X

Document Templates

X

Games

HyperTerminal

X

X

Media Player

X

Microsoft Exchange

Microsoft Fax

Microsoft Mail Services

Mouse Pointers

Net Watcher

Object Packager

X

Online User's Guide

Paint

X

Phone Dialer

X

X

Quick View

X

X

Screen Savers

X

X

Sound and Video Clips

Sound Recorder

System Monitor

The Microsoft Network

Video Compression

X

X

Volume Control

Windows 95 Tour

X

WordPad

X