Setup Defaults to Windows.000 Folder

ID: Q142545

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you are installing Windows 95, Setup may default to installing Windows 95 in the Windows.000 folder.

When you are installing Windows 98, Setup may default to installing Windows 98 in the Windows98.000 folder.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if key files are missing from the Windows folder, or the Windows folder is missing or damaged.

RESOLUTION

When you are prompted to install Windows in the Windows.000 or Windows98.000 folder, click Other Directory, and then type the name of the folder you want to use (such as Windows).

MORE INFORMATION

Windows Setup searches your hard disk for a valid Windows folder to upgrade. If Setup finds a Windows folder with missing or damaged files, it defaults to installing Windows in the Windows.000 or Windows98.000 folder.

Both Windows 95 and Windows 98 Setup increment the number for the folder if a previous install created a .000 file (001, 002, and so on).

Additional query words: corrupt


Keywords          : kbsetup win95 
Version           : WINDOWS:95
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        :

Last Reviewed: June 16, 1999