Files '95 won't delete....ie. Terminal is now replaced by Hyperterminal, do you still need Terminal cluttering up your HD? Files '95 deletes only if you install new versions....ie.Character Map is also offered by '95 if you specified it replaced. If you don't use Character Map do you need this type of file on your HD? Features dropped.......ie.Clock isn't included with '95, so it doesn't delete them, if you don't use these, do you need them?

Orphans......HANDLE WITH CARE*****some are key Win3.x system files, follow the orphan procedure, after running Win95 for a month or so...

1) in MS-DOS mode check each accessed date with DIR /V filename

*DOS BACKUP: msbackdb.ovl msbackdr.ovl msbacfb.ovl msbackfr.ovl msbackup.exe msbackup.hlp msbackup.ini msbackup,ovl msbackup.rst msbconfg.hlp msbconfg.ovl *DOS ANTIVIRUS: msav.hlp msav.ini msav.exe msavhelp.ovl msavirus.lst vsafe.com *DOSSHELL: dosshell.com dosshell.exe dosshell.grb dosshell.ini dosshel.vid dosshell.hlp dosswap.exe ega.sys *QBASIC: gorilla.bas money.bas nibbles.bas qbasic.exe qbasic.hlp remline.bas *MEMMAKER: chkstate.sys memmaker.exe memmaker.hlp memmaker.inf memmaker.sts sizer.exe *UNDELETE: mirror.com mwundel.hlp mwundel.exe undelete.exe *INTERLINK: interink.exe intersvr.exe *ORPHAN FILES: appnotes.txt backup.exe cv.com dblspace.hlp dblspace.inf dblwin.hlp defrag.hlp doshelp.exe doshelp.exe dossetup.ini drvspace.hlp drvspace.inf help.exe keybrd2.sys msherc.com recover.exe smartdrv.sys *OTHER DOS not in WIN95: 4201.cpi 4208.cpi 5202.cpi append.exe assign.com comp.exe delodos.exe diskcoomp.com driver.sys edlin.exe exe2bin.exe expand.exe fastopen.exe graftabl.com graphics.com graphics.pro join.exe icd.cpi loadfix.com monoumb.386 mstools.dll power,exe print.exe printer.sys printfix.com replace.exe restore.exe setup.exe smartmon.exe smartmon.hlp tree.com unformat.com

--for other DOS files, after a month check with a dir /v from a dos prompt, if it is blank move to a temp dir (folder), and if you have no problems, 86 them.

2) if the access date is blank, (hasn't been accessed for the month) then move to a TEMPORARY dir.

3) if the system runs good for another month you can probably safely delete the files. dates of importance for /windows /windows/system files

*Files '95 won't delete*

FAX- awcas.dll awfaxio.dll dilsched.dll efaxrun.dll faxmgr.exe faxstub.dll keyview.exe netfax.dll awclass1.dll awfxprot.dll efaxdrv.drv fax.cpl faxsnp.dll faxview.exe lineariz.dll sigview.exe awclass2.dll awt30.dlle faxpump.dll faxcover.dll faxopt.dll ifkernel,dll msfax.hlp

MAIL-- impexp.dll msmail.hlp mail.wri wgpomgr.dll msmail.exe TERMINAL-- terminal.exe terminal.hlp WIN BACKUP-- mwbackf.dll mwbackup.hlp mwbackr.dll vfintd.386 mwbackup.exe

*Files '95 deletes only with new versions*

CHAR MAP-- charmap.exe CHAT-- ringin.wav winchat.hlp ringout.wav winchat.exe CLIPBOARD-- clipsrv.exe clipbrd.ini clipbrd.exe clipbrd.hlp HEARTS-- cards.dll mshearts.exe mshearts.hlp MINESWEEP-- winmine.exe winmine.hlp NETWATCH-- netwatch.exe netwatch.hlp NETWORK DDE-- nddeapi.dll nddenb.dll netdde.exe SOLITARE--sol.exe sol.hlp WINDOWS POPUP--winpopup.hlp winpopup.exe

*Features 86ed from '95 (taken out of win95)*

WIN ANTIVIRUS-- mwavabsi.dll mwavdrvi.dll mwavmgr.dll mwavtree.dll mwavdlg.dll mvav.exe mwavscan.dll mwavtsr.exe mwavdosi.dll mwav.hlp mwavsos.dll mwgrafic.dll CALENDER-- calendar.exe calendar.hlp CARDFILE-- cardfile.exe cardfile.hlp CLOCK-- clock.exe RECORDER-- recorder.dll recorder.exe recorder.hlp SCHEDULE+-- msremind.exe schdplus.exe trnsched.dll mssched.dll schdplus.hlp schedmsg.dll trnoff.dll

**Orphan Files**

ab.dll cpqvga.gr3 glossary.hlp lm21drv.upd mailspl.exe pabnsp.dll rmm.d32 smc8000w.386 tim17521.wpdvddxga.386 vpmtd.386 wfwnetcp.hlp write.hlp cmc.dll demilayr.dll hpeisa.386 mach.3gr mssfs.dll progman.hlp sconfig.dll sound.drv v7vga.3gr vforms.dll wfwaudit.dll win.cnf xga.drv cpqgr3.exe framewrk.dll hpisa.386 mailmgr.dll ncdw.dll rasmac.386 sendfile.dll store.dll vddsvga.386 vga.3gr wfwnet.cpx winfile.hlp

---bc127@scn.org

4 TIPS: Install & Re-Install? Last week I posted a message (INSTALL: 490=>MSN=>WordPad) about problems I was having with viewing MSN downloaded files . . .(and MS tech support suggestion that I re-install Windows to a separate directory --> possible corrupted system files) TIPS Summary --> for those who want to "cut to the chase" After struggling for almost twelve hours last night and this morning, I learned: Having DOS still "underneath" win95 was a life-saver Having a couple good reference books made the life-saving possible PC MOM, the MOTHER of ALL PC BOOKS (c) 1995 by Leonhard & Simon; DOS INSIDE & OUT (c) 1991 by K.Jamsa; MULTI-MEDIA & CD-ROMS's for DUMMIES (c) 1994 by A.Rathbone; MORE WINDOWS for DUMMIES (c) 1994 by A.Rathbone If you have a cd-rom, make sure a copy of the DOS program, MSCDEX.EXE, is residing in your c:\DOS directory, so in Step By Step BOOT mode you can run it if DOS won't recognize your cd-rom. (I had to copy it from my original MS-DOS disks) After bootup, at the DOS command line, retype the line from your CONFIG.SYS file that references the cd-rom driver, it will look something like this c:\utility\cdromDRV.SYS /D:mcd-000 /n:1 Then run the MS-DOS Load CD-ROM driver program: c:\dos\mscdex.exe /D:mcd-000 Pay ATTENTION to what directory win95 tries to install in, it may not be WINDOWS and there is not alert that "are you sure you want to install to a different directory?" Cannot find HIMEM.SYS ... make sure it is in your WINDOWs directory (you look and it is there), type at the dos prompt SET and the HIMEM.SYS" command line from your CONFIG.SYS file. "Cannot Load ATMSYS.DRV error means the default system.ini file has been changed, open SYSTEM.INI the RUN command from win95 and make sure of the following in the [BOOT} section;atmsys.drv=system.drv shell=Explorer.exe mouse.drv=mouse.drv comm.drv=comm.drv keyboard.drv=keyboard.drv system.drv=atmsys.drv system.drv=system.drv drivers=MMSYSTEM.DLL comm.drv=COMM.DRV A possible corrupted Registry File (in this case, System.ini) just gets more Corrupted over time A copy of your first successful Windows95 bootup is kept in a file called SYSTEM.1ST; if windows won't allow you to load in normal mode, copy this file to SYSTEM.INI Cross your fingers (alot) as you work through the SAFE mode boot (and make the Sign of the cross, if your Catholic like me) Pray! ...and for those who want more of GORY details in hopes it will "jog" their memory with a future but related problem back to OUR STORY: Last week ... rymabry@ 5 Copying INSTALL - Configuration to several Pcs? Get your hands on the Resource Kit, or wait until the 24th and it'll be on the CD. The kit explains how to set up and configure Setup batch files. This will allow you to set up the same configuration on every computer. ---mycuzvin@ 6 Bios Virus protection causes problems A very useful tip I learned for Award Bios users. I have an Award flash bios and I recently installed partition magic. Halfway through the process, the anti-virus part of the bios detected the program writing to the boot sector and it stopped the program cold. This destroyed my partion table (since it wasn't through yet) and I had to format my hard drive. I then tried to reinstall 95' and the virus detection on the bios stopped the installation process. I got into the bios setup and turned off (disabled) that virus protection. Everything worked great after that. Disclaimer This article and web site listing is provided without any express or implied warranties. While every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this article, the author, faq maintainers and contributors assume no responsibility for errors or ommissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information herin. This document respects all owners of their repected trademarks and or copyrights, Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows NT are the sole copyright of Microsoft Corporation and thus belongs to Bill. Copyright Notice © Windows95 (Win95-L) FAQ COPYRIGHT © 1996 by Hans Klarenbeek All Rights Reserved by the author, Hans Klarenbeek Windows95 (Win95-L) FAQ © 1996 PERMISSION: Permission is granted freely to distribute this article in electronic form as long as it is posted in its entirety including this copyright statement. This article may not be distributed for financial gain. This article may not be included in any commerical collections or compilations without the express permision of the author, Hans Klarenbeek(hansie@wantree.com.au)