Introduction
SET-UP ADVISOR

FOR WINDOWS 95!

Windows 95 includes a Setup program that configures your system based on choices that you make. This Set-Up Advisor is designed to prepare you for using the Windows 95 Setup program. The Set-up Advisor will help you figure out:

- whether your current hardware and software are sufficient to run Windows 95 efficiently;

- what options you have before and during the installation process; and

- show you the steps you will need to perform during the Setup process.

You may now go to an overview of the Windows 95 Setup process, what information you need to know before installing, or see the details of the actual installation process.

Windows 95 Setup overview

Before Installing

Windows 95 Installation

Important: There will probably be last minute changes and notes for the release version of Windows 95. So, before running Windows 95 Setup, be sure to read the SETUP.TXT file on Disk 1 of the Windows 95 floppy disks or on the compact disc for information about hardware and software that might already be installed on your computer.

Note: The term local computer refers to a personal computer with Windows 95 system files installed on the local hard disk (this can include networking software). The term shared installation: refers to a computer that runs a shared copy of Windows 95 from a network server, with few or no Windows 95 files installed on the local workstation.


Overview
Windows 95 Setup Overview

There are eight steps you will perform when installing Windows 95 on a computer for the first time. Each step is described in more detail elsewhere in Set-Up Advisor for Windows 95. Windows 95 Setup will also guide you through each step and provide Help for each task before proceeding.

1.	Check that your computers hardware is supported and meets the minimum requirements to support Windows 95. Back up key files, close all applications and disable automatic time-out features. Check and defragment your hard drive.

2.	Run Setup. The way you actually run Setup will depend on where you are running Setup from: floppy disks, a CD-ROM disc or from a shared network directory.

3.	Choose a directory for Windows 95 system files. You have the option of choosing to: a) upgrade to Windows 95 (overwrite your existing system files) - you will install to the existing Windows directory, or b) preserve your existing Windows/MS-DOS operating system - you will install Windows 95 in a new directory.

4.	Choose the type of setup you want from four options: Typical, Compact, Portable, or Custom. If you are a typical user (most users fall into this category), you should select the Typical Setup, which installs the standard options with default settings.

5.	Next, you will be asked for your own user information and for details about your computer such as your user name, computer name, and other identifiers.

6.	If you chose Custom Setup, you will have to configure your system in detail, specifying the individual options you want and making other choices about system components, such as networking.

7.	Once the system is configured, you will be asked to make a startup disk for emergency recovery. While Windows 95 can use this disk to boot from if it cannot boot from your hard drive, unlike the CyberMedia product PC911, it does not keep this emergency disk updated. See Startup Disk for more information.

8.	Finally, you must restart the computer after Setup is finished. Then, it will prompt you for the time and date. Depending on the type of installation you have done, you may also have to make some other configuration changes for certain hardware cards and devices and some software applications.

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Before Installation of Windows 95
Before Installing Windows 95

Before you begin to install Windows 95, you should decide whether you want to simply upgrade or set up a dual OS system that allows you to work with Windows 95 without giving up your current system. In dual mode you can test your applications, run critical applications in parallel, and so on, and switch to a Windows 95 only configuration when you are satisfied.

If you are running Windows NT, you can install Windows 95 as a second operating system, rather than replacing Windows for Workgroups via Windows 95 Setup. If you are running MS-DOS, PC-DOS, OS/2, Novell DR DOS, Windows 3.x, or Windows for Workgroups, you can set up a dual OS system by:

·	Choosing a directory different from the default directory during Setup;

·	Set BootMulti=1 in Windows 95s MSDOS.SYS file (in the root directory)

You will then have to reload your applications, or use CyberMedias First Aid 95 to handle this for you automatically.

NOTE: To run a dual OS configuration, you must have MS DOS 5 or greater.

Prior to running Windows 95 Setup you need to be familiar with the minimum hardware (memory and hard disk) requirements and the various options from which you can choose. Check that your hardware can support Windows 95 and that your existing operating system can be upgraded. The Setup program can be run from DOS or Windows. Decide in advance from which of these you want to operate. Setup comes pre-loaded with several standard configurations (typical, portable, compact, or custom) as well as a number of other options. Study these in the sections below so that you are prepared with your choices before you begin running Setup.

Installation Requirements

Options for Windows 95 Setup

Windows 95 Setup Questions


Installation Requirements

The first step when installing Windows 95 is to make sure that your system (hardware and software) is capable of supporting Windows 95 and of running Windows 95 Setup. Evaluate your current operating system against the minimum requirements for upgrading to Windows 95 listed below. Next, evaluate your PCs hardware, including the microprocessor, RAM space, video display, and so on against the specifications listed below.

Operating System Requirements

Disk Space Requirements

System Requirements

Disk Compression Compatibility


Operating System Requirements

If you are running Windows NT, you can install Windows 95 as a second operating system, rather than replacing Windows for Workgroups via Setup. That is, you can have a dual system allowing you to test operations and applications under Windows 95 before switching over. If you are running MS-DOS, PC-DOS, OS/2, Novell DR DOS, Windows 3.x, or Windows for Workgroups, you must upgrade to Windows 95, installing it in place of your current operating system.

The minimum operating system software required to install Windows 95 is any of the following:

1.	MS-DOS version 3.2 or higher, or an equivalent version from the hardware manufacturer that supports partitions greater than 32 MB

2.	Windows 3.x

3.	Windows for Workgroups 3.1x

4.	Dual-boot OS/2 (with MS-DOS)

5.	Dual-boot Windows NT (with MS-DOS)

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NOTE: MS-DOS versions

Because Windows 95s memory requirements can exceed a 32 MB partition, Windows 95 Setup will only install Windows 95 on a computer with an operating system version equivalent to Microsofts MS-DOS 3.2 if that version can exceed the 32 MB partition limit. Because there are a number of different MS-DOS 3.2s, before upgrading to Windows 95, you should upgrade to MS-DOS version 5.0 or later. To check which version of MS-DOS you are currently running, type ver at the DOS command prompt.


Disk Space Requirements

The amount of disk space you will need to run Setup depends on what hardware you have installed and on what optional components you wish to install, but the following table offers guidelines for the two most common installation options.

Hard Disk Space Estimates for Windows 95

Type of Installation	Compact	Typical
New installation	30 MB	40 MB
Windows 3.1 upgrade	20 MB	30 MB
Windows for Workgroups upgrade	10 MB	20 MB


System Requirements

There is a basic hardware configuration for running Windows 95 from the hard disk of a local computer. IMPORTANT: Windows 95 will only run on an Intel x86-based processor, such as a 386, a 486, a Pentium or a P6; it will not run on any other processor!

Component	Windows 95 minimum requirement
Computer	80386DX, 20 MHz (or higher) processor. If you want to run Windows 95 from a local hard drive, a high-density floppy disk drive and a hard disk drive are required for installation. You do not need a hard drive or floppy disk drive to install Windows 95 as a shared installation.
Peripheral	Mouse or equivalent pointing device
Memory	4 MB of RAM (minimum); 8 MB (recommended) 8 MB are required for using MS Exchange and the MS Network, or for running multiple Win32-based applications.
Video display	VGA (minimum); Super VGA (recommended)
Disk space    Installation    Swap File	20 MB of free hard-disk space is required for a local installation. A custom installation requires a minimum of 19 MB. A compact installation requires 10 MB of disk space. You are also required to have memory and disk space set aside for swapping. The more RAM you have, the smaller the hard drive Swap File requirement. The minimum Swap File size is 14 MB. For example, if you have 4 MB of RAM, you will need at least 10 MB of free hard disk space; If you have 16 MB of RAM, you will need very little disk space.


Disk Compression Compatibility

Windows 95 is compatible with a number of third-party disk compression drivers such as MS DriveSpace and DoubleSpace, Stacker versions 3.0 and 4.x, and AddStor SuperStor. To verify compatibility with other drivers, check the README file on the Windows 95 Diskette 1 or CD-ROM. In case there are no specific notes about compatibility, you should assume the worst. Back up your entire compressed drive before doing any installation to AVOID LOSS OF CRITICAL DATA ON YOUR PC!!!!


Options for Setup
Options for Windows 95 Setup

There are a number of choices available to you which allow you to tailor the Windows 95 installation to your needs. You must decide whether to run Setup from MS-DOS or Windows, which installation type is best for you, and whether to install Windows 95 to your local hard drive or a network server. You also have the option of creating a Windows emergency startup disk. Windows 95 can use this disk to boot from if it cannot boot from your hard drive, but unlike CyberMedias PC911, it does not keep this emergency disk updated.

Running Setup from MS-DOS or Windows

Choosing your Configuration Type

Local or Shared Installation

Maintenance or Repair Setup


Running Setup from MSDOS or Windows
Running Setup from MS-DOS or Windows

Microsoft recommends running Windows 95 Setup from within Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups. You can run Setup from MS-DOS if your computer uses MS-DOS, Windows NT, or Windows 3.0. If your computer uses OS/2, you must run Setup from MS-DOS.

If you are currently running a version of Windows, Setup will offer your current Windows directory as the default directory into which to install Windows. If you install Windows 95 into your current Windows directory, all applications and network settings will work automatically in the new Windows 95 environment and will be displayed on the Windows 95 Start menu.

NOTE: To run a dual OS configuration, you must choose to install Windows 95 in a different directory from your current Windows directory. This allows you to preserve your existing MS-DOS or Windows setup. But you will have to reinstall most Windows-based applications before they will run properly in the new Windows 95 environment. Dual-boot capabilities are not enabled by default. You need to follow the steps in Installation Requirements to enable a dual OS configuration.


Choosing your Configuration Type

Windows 95 Setup offers several installation types. The choice you make dictates the size of the Windows 95 installation on the computer, the number of features installed, and the amount of your own control in customizing the installation.

Setup type	Description
Typical	Default option. Recommended for most users with desktop computers. Does most installation steps automatically. Approximately 40MB, including existing Windows 3.x files.
Portable	Installs a subset of files for a laptop computer. This is a fully functional system, but without certain items. It includes Briefcase (synchronize files) and other software for file exchange.
Compact	The smallest standard configuration. Use this option if you have extremely limited disk space. Approximately 30MB, including existing Windows 3.x files..
Custom	Allows you to select the applications and network components that you want and confirm the configuration settings for each device..


Installation Type
Local and Shared Installation

If you have a stand-alone computer, you must run Windows 95 from your hard drive. However, if you are on a network, you can run Windows 95 either from your local hard disk or via the network as a shared copy on the server. If you are on a network, there are a few reasons to run Windows from the server:

1.	The system administrator has more control over the system for things such as fixes, upgrades and so on.

2.	Windows 95 only needs to be installed one time and can be easily maintained centrally.

3.	Saves space on the local machines.

NOTE: If you install and run Windows 95 from your network server, the swap file should reside on the local hard drive or performance will be slow.

Network servers can be configured to support installing and running shared installations of Windows 95 on computers with or without local hard disks, with system files stored on and running from the server. Windows 95 also supports Novell NetWare servers that support diskless workstations which boot remotely from the server.


Maintenance and Repair with Setup

You may have to, or choose to, run Setup more than once. This can occur if an error is encountered during Setup execution, because you need to fix a damaged system, or because you want to change some parameters or options.

Setups Safe Recovery option causes Setup to skip previous problems so that Setup can be completed. Setup with Safe Recovery can also be used to repair damaged or corrupt installations.

As a protective measure, you should make an emergency startup disk. This disk allows you to boot the computer in the event that the hard drive is corrupted or inoperable. During the Setup, you will have an opportunity to make this disk. While Windows 95 can use this disk to boot if your hard drive fails to boot, unlike CyberMedias PC911, it does not keep this emergency disk updated. See Creating a Startup Disk for more information.

To assist you in maintaining your system, Windows 95 provides applications for adding, removing, and configuring system components. A number of these maintenance applications are summarized below. In Windows 95, each application is represented by an icon on the control panel.

Application	Description
Add/Remove Applications	Install or remove applications created for Windows 95. Also runs Windows 95 Setup to add or remove components, or create a startup disk.
Add Hardware	Install hardware device drivers.
Video Display	Install and configure display drivers.
Printers	Install and configure printers.
Modems	Install and configure modems.
Network	Install and configure network components.


Setup Questions
Windows 95 Setup Questions

Make sure you have answered these five questions before you begin the Windows 95 Setup process. Failure to address these issues may lead to errors, inconvenience, or even loss of data.

Is my hardware supported?

Are all of the important system files backed up?

Are all time-out features disabled?

Has the installation drive been checked and defragmented?

Does my networking software work correctly?


Hardware
Is my hardware supported?

To find out, check the Windows 95 README file and SETUP.TXT on the installation disks for notes about your specific computer hardware (CD-ROM drive, printer, modem cards, joystick, and so on). If any component is not supported, Windows 95 will use a generic driver or the existing driver for that component. If any of your components do not appear in the installation dialog boxes, choose a model that your hardware emulates or that is closest to your particular device. You can get this information from the user guide that came with the hardware. Also, make sure that your hardware and software components meet the minimum requirements discussed above in Installation Requirements.


System Files
Are all of the important system files backed up?

Anytime you upgrade, you should back up all critical files. This includes databases, spreadsheets, letters and any other data that you would not like to have to recreate! System files you should back up include the following:

1.	.INI files - All initialization files in the Windows directory

2.	.DAT files - All Registry data files in the Windows directory

3.	.PWL files - All password files in the Windows directory

4.	.GRP files - All Program Manager files in the Windows directory

5.	All critical real-mode drivers which are listed in CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT

6.	CONFIG.SYS in the root directory

7.	AUTOEXEC.BAT in the root directory

8.	Proprietary network configuration files and login scripts

Note: CyberMedias PC911 product provides a complete HISTORICAL backup of your system files, letting you restore these with ease in case of a system crash.


Timeouts
Are all time-out features disabled?

Most portable computers (laptops) have powersaving options that automatically suspend either operation of the entire machine or of specific devices such as the hard disk. This may trigger after a specified time-out interval, or when the cover is closed. You should disable these features while Windows 95 Setup is running so that the system does not shut down during the Setup process.


Defragmentation of Installed Drive
Has the installation drive checked and defragmented?

While Windows 95 Setup will runs ScanDisk to check the integrity of your hard drive, it will not reorganize the drive to for more efficient operation. You should check and defragment the hard drive before beginning Setup. This can be done with the utility provided with your current operating system or with a third-party utility. Also be sure to defragment all compressed drives.


Network Software
Does my networking software work correctly?

If your network software is not running correctly, you will have installation problems. This is because Windows 95 uses the settings from the existing network configuration to set up the new configuration. Beside verifying that your network is running properly, you should read the Windows 95 README file for any additional information about your network software.


Installation of Windows 95
Windows 95 Installation

Once you are certain that your computer is ready for Windows 95 and you are familiar with the installation options available, you are ready for the installation process.

Starting Windows 95 Setup

Running Windows 95 Setup

The Custom Setup


Starting Windows 95 Install
Starting Windows 95 Setup

Several options for starting Windows 95 Setup are open to you. You can start Setup from Windows, DOS, or a network computer. You should familiarize yourself with the option that is relevant to you. You should also know what to expect when Windows 95 Setup starts running, and be prepared to use the Safe Recovery feature.

To start Windows 95 Setup from Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups

To start Windows 95 Setup from MS-DOS

To start Windows 95 Setup from a network computer using a setup script

Beginning Windows 95 Setup and Safe Recovery


Starting Install from Windows
To start Windows 95 Setup from Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups

1.	Start your computer in the usual way, and run Windows.

2.	If you are installing from floppy disks, insert Disk 1 in the drive and make that the active drive in File Manager. If you are installing from CD-ROM, put the disc in the drive and make that the active drive. If you are installing from a network server, connect to the server and switch to the shared network directory that contains the Windows 95 source files.

3.	Double-click SETUP.EXE in the directory of the Windows 95 installation files. Or from the File menu, choose RUN, type setup, and press ENTER.

4.	Follow the instructions on-screen.


DOS Installation
To start Windows 95 Setup from MS-DOS

1.	Start your computer in the usual way.

2.	If you are installing from floppy disks, insert Disk 1 in the drive and make that the active drive. For example, type a: if the disk is in the A drive. If you are installing from CD-ROM, put the disc in the drive and make that the active drive. If you are installing from a network server, connect to that server and switch to the shared network directory that contains the Windows 95 source files.

3.	At the command prompt, type setup, and then press ENTER.

4.	Follow the instructions on-screen.


Network Install
To start Windows Setup from a network computer using a setup script

1.	Log on to the network running the existing network client.

2.	Connect to the server that contains the Windows 95 distribution files.

3.	At the command prompt, run Windows 95 Setup by specifying the batch file that contains the setup script, using this syntax: setup msbatch.inf. For example, type setup \\ntserver\win95\mybatch.inf to run Setup using a setup script named MYBATCH.INF that is stored in the WIN95 directory on a server named NTSERVER.

Note: If Windows 95 is installed from a server, the location of that network directory is stored in the Registry. When you add a device or require additional support files to run Windows 95, Setup automatically attempts to retrieve the files from that same location on the server. This eliminates the need to maintain a permanent network connection on the computer and makes it easier to modify the configuration of a computer in a networked environment.


Beginning Setup
Beginning Windows 95 Setup and Safe Recovery

We highly recommend that you use PC911 and First Aid 95 BEFORE you start Windows installation. PC911 will backup all your critical files in case of a stalled installation. First Aid removes all the problems, thereby reducing the chances of a stalled installation. The user interface for Setup is a series of panels. Use the NEXT and BACK buttons to move around in Setup. NOTE: Clicking the NEXT button accepts the choices you have made on the current screen. NEXT also takes you to the next screen. You can change your choices by clicking on the BACK button to return to a previous screen.

If you have previously run Setup, you will have the option of using the Safe Recovery feature or running a full new Setup process. Microsoft recommends use of the Safe Recovery option so Windows 95 Setup can automatically avoid any previous problems.


Running Windows 95 Setup

This section describes the four phase process for installing Windows 95 locally.

Phase 1 - Hardware

Phase 2 - Computer identification (networks only)

Phase 3 - Startup disk

Phase 4 - Copying files and completion


Hardware Detection
Phase 1 - Hardware

After providing your name, company, and product identification number, Setup checks your hardware. It can automatically scan for all basic system components such as disk drives and keyboards, or you can specify all devices yourself.

The hardware check can take several minutes. NOTE: If there is a hardware problem, Setup can stall.

If Setup stops during the hardware phase:

1.	Press F3 or click the Cancel button to quit Setup. If the computer does not respond to the Cancel button, restart the computer by turning it off and back on again.

2.	Run Setup again. It will asks you to use Safe Recovery to recover the failed installation. Do this by clicking on Use Safe Recovery, and then click the Next button.

3.	Repeat your installation choices. Hardware detection runs again, but Setup skips the portion that caused the initial failure.

4.	If the computer stops again during the hardware detection process, repeat this procedure until the hardware detection portion of Setup completes successfully.


Computer Identification
Phase 2 - Computer Identification (Networks only)

If you are running on a network, you need to tell the system how your computer is to be identified on the network via the Identification screen. Use the following rules:

1.	The computer name must be unique on the network, and can be up to 15 characters long.

2.	Use the workgroup name to associate groups of computers together for more efficient browsing. It also can be up to 15 characters.

3.	The computer description can be up to 48 characters long, but it cannot contain commas. This description will appear next to the computer name when users are browsing the network.


Startup Disk
Phase 3 - Startup Disk

It is critical to have an emergency Startup Disk for your system. Setup allows you to create a Startup Disk via the Startup Disk screen. The Startup Disk contains all of the critical files you need to boot your system in the event of a failure of hard drive because it does not function or because it has been corrupted.

It is your responsibility to make sure that you keep it up to date when you make changes to your system. To create a new startup disk, use the Add/Remove Programs option in Control Panel. A more effective alternative is CyberMedias PC911. PC911 not only creates an emergency disk, but also updates it automatically whenever you make a change that affects a critical file. PC911 also keeps archives of up to 80 past/different configurations, allowing you to restore to a working configuration at any time - without losing the current configuration! Contact CyberMedia for more information.


Copying Files
Phase 4 - Copying Files and Completion

Toward the end of the installation process, you will be asked to provide the local time zone, install and configure your printer, and configure Microsoft Exchange.

Once everything is done, Setup will copy all of the files to the proper directories and make the Startup Disk.


Custom Setup
The Custom Setup

The Custom Setup allows you to tailor your system closely to match your needs. However, this option is for the experienced user.

Software

Networks

Network Installation Options Summary


Software Customization
Software

The Typical Setup installs the most commonly used Windows 95 components. If you choose to customize the list of components or you are running the Custom Setup, the Select Components dialog panel allows you to specify each component.

To change/select any component for installation:

1.	In the Components list, select a component category, and then click the Details button. A dialog box appears, listing the components in the category.

2.	Select the component you want to install, and click OK. To add a component, make sure the component is checked; to prevent a component from being installed, make sure the component is not checked.

3.	Repeat for each category in the Components list on the Select Component screen.

4.	When you are finished, click the Next button.

Note: You can install or remove any of these components after Windows 95 is installed by using the Add/Remove Programs option on Control Panel.


Network Customization
Networks

Through Setup, you can specify network components and settings. Setup provides the appropriate default settings based on hardware and software it detects for the network components when you start Setup. Accept the default settings unless you are sure that a setting needs to be changed.

To remove a network component from the list of components to be installed:

·	In the Network Configuration screen, select the component you do not want to install, and then click the Remove button.

To add a network component to the list of components to be installed:

1.	In the Network Configuration screen, click the Add button.

2.	In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select the type of component you want to add, and then click the Add button.

3.	In the dialog box for the selected component type, select the manufacturer of the component in the Manufacturers list. Click the appropriate version in the list of models, and click OK.

4.	To configure settings for the component you just added, click the component, and then click the Properties button.

Important: If you are connected to a Windows NT domain, you must configure Client for Microsoft Networks to specify the correct domain for logon validation. That way you can log on to your preferred domain and your network printer selections are available automatically. If you do not specify a domain name when you are installing Windows 95 from source files on the network, Setup might not be able to access required files for completing the final stages of installation.


Network Installation Options
Network Installation Option Summary.

Selecting the Network Client

Selecting a Network Adapter

Configuring the Network Protocols


Selecting the Network Client

If you add a network client, Setup displays a list of supported networks. Windows 95 supports the following network types, although in most cases you also need additional software from the network vendor:

1.	Microsoft networks, such as Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups, LAN Manager 2.x, or LAN Manager-compatible networks such as IBM LAN Server, or DEC PATHWORKS.

2.	Artisoft LANtastic version 5.0 and later

3.	Banyan VINES version 5.52 and later

4.	Novell Netware version 3.11 and later

5.	Sun-Soft PC-NFS version 5.0 and later


Configuring a Network Adapter
Selecting and Configuring a Network Adapter

Windows 95 supports multiple network adapters (also called network interface cards or NICs). Up to four network adapters can be supported in a single computer. Network detection automatically determines the type of network adapter and its required resource settings. This is the recommended method for configuring network adapters.


Selecting Network Protocols
Selecting and Configuring the Network Protocols

Windows 95 Setup automatically installs the appropriate protocol for the network client you select. Microsoft provides 32-bit, protected-mode versions of these protocols:

1.	IPX/SPX-compatible protocol

2.	Microsoft NetBEUI

3.	Microsoft TCP/IP