Error: Windows could not combine VxDs...(due to low disk space).
Error:
Windows could not combine VxDs into a monolithic file before starting. Windows may not start or run properly. f Windows fails to start, run Setup again.
Cause:
The hard disk on which Windows 95 is being installed does not have at least 3 MB of free disk space. Although Setup completes, the computer will freeze when this error is displayed.
Solution:
Free up disk space on the drive on which Windows 95 is being installed.
1) Reboot the computer.
2) Press F5 when the 'Starting Windows' message appears.
3) Use the MS-DOS DELETE to delete files and programs as follows:
a) Delete all temporary files (.tmp) as follows:
1] Type CD WINDOWS\TEMP to change to the directory containing the .tmp files.
2] Type DEL *.TMP
b) Delete application programs no longer in use.
c) Delete unnecessary files from disk (especially Windows files).
NOTE: These include .BAK files, README files, installation programs, unnecessary drivers for video, printers, etc., that are installed but not available as devices, and unnecessary fonts.
CAUTION: DO NOT delete files without certain knowledge of their purpose. This could disable certain programs. See user's manual for details.
4) Reboot the computer.