About Windows 95
In 1995, Microsoft introduced Windows 95, which represented the "next step" towards a comprehensive consumer-oriented graphical operating system for PCs (Windows NT had already been created at the time, but was geared towards businesses and servers.) Windows 95 is the great "compromise" operating system. In some respects, it has its own way of handling access to the hard disk, but in other ways it resembles, and even uses, standard DOS. This is how Windows 95 strives for performance while retaining compatibility with older software. Windows 95 in fact includes a version of DOS, that is designed to work with it and its file structures.
When Windows 95 was released, it came with a new and updated version of the traditional FAT file system: VFAT. At the same time, Windows 95 was compatible with older FAT12 and FAT16 partitions and disks The initial version of Windows 95 is now sometimes called "Windows 95A" to distinguish it from later editions, or "Windows 95 Retail" in recognition of the fact that it was the only revision of Windows 95 officially sold to the public. It's important to remember that this version of Windows 95 does not support the FAT32 nor the NTFS file system.
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Re: About Windows 95
Hi! I am having a devilish time trying to fix my hard drive. When I use the boot disk for Windows 95, I get some very interesting error messages:
1. ScanDisk encountered a data error reading the FAT entry for Cluster 0. This error prevents ScanDisk from fixing the drive. This is one for the diary. Whenever I tried to find the error, it would kick me back to a black screen and I would have to start the whole process again.
2. Specified command search directory bad. Tells me that I am missing himem.sys. but himem.sys is on the boot disk and it will not allow me to copy it from the boot disk to the C drive.
3. Incorrect MS-DOS version needs MS-DOS 3.0 or higher. I received this when I tried to boot from a floppy disk. When I downloaded a higher MS-DOS version, the possessed computer wouldn't accept it either.
4. Write Fault Error Reading Drive C.
5. Invalid Drive Specification. It won't let me create a path to Drive C.
When I attempt to correct one problem, it opens up a myriad of other problems. What am I doing wrong? Any help at all to find out if I am doing everything in the correct order and if I am missing something would be greatly appreciated.
AAARRRGGGHHH! Is my hard drive salvagable and just in need of a partition or do I need to buy another hard drive. Thanks!!
Re: About Windows 95
Hey there.
I quickly read over your post and saw something interesting.
The bit: "Invalid Drive Specification. It won't let me create a path to Drive C." is similar to my problem. Does your command line say a:\> ?
I'm sorry, I can't help you with your problem, but sites such as:
Thetechguys - www.thetechguys.com
Copmuterhope - www.computerhope.com
Help Site - help-site.com
Are all VERY useful.
Just google "pc help" or a description of your problem and you are sure to see people with the same results.
Anyway, good luck on fixing your PC.
-Cipher
Re: About Windows 95
how can i install my windows 95 back? because i have instal windows vista on my laptop and i don't want it and i want to delete windows vista ,and i like to instal my windows 95 or 98 back on my laptop. any one pleaseee show me how to do this or is there a way?????
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Re: About Windows 95
On August 30th, 2007 AllBootDisks Visitor (not verified) says:
how can i install my windows 95 back? because i have instal windows vista on my laptop and i don't want it and i want to delete windows vista ,and i like to instal my windows 95 or 98 back on my laptop. any one pleaseee show me how to do this or is there a way?????
To install 98 just whack the disk in and follow on screen instructions
I would recomend you download 98se from the pirate bay !!!
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