Microsoft Windows 95 Service Pack 1 CD-ROM Readme.txt FileID: Q145667
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This article contains a copy of the information in the Readme.txt file
included with the CD-ROM version of Microsoft Windows 95 Service Pack 1.
Note that this article reflects the text of a static document. Therefore,
some of the information in this article may be outdated. For example, as
of May 20, 1996, Microsoft no longer maintains support forums on
CompuServe.
For phone numbers and support options on all Microsoft products,
please see the information available on the Microsoft Web site at
http://www.microsoft.com/support/supportnet/overview/overview.asp.
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Microsoft Windows 95 Service Pack 1 README for Microsoft Windows 95
February l996
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(c) Copyright Microsoft Corporation, 1996
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HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
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To view Readme.txt onscreen in Notepad, maximize the Notepad window.
To print Readme.txt, open it in Notepad or another word processor, and then
use the Print command on the File menu.
For system administrators who maintain a Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 95
network installation site, you should read Admin.doc. Admin.doc explains
how to update your network installation site so that any future
installations will include the updated components. Admin.doc is located in
the \Admin folder on the Windows 95 Service Pack 1 CD or Disk 1. (If you
have the floppy disk version, the \Admin folder is located on Disk 2.)
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CONTENTS
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INSTALLING THE SERVICE PACK 1 UPDATE
REMOVING THE SERVICE PACK 1 UPDATE
INSTALLING MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER 2.0
TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
INSTALLING THE SERVICE PACK 1 UPDATE
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1. Quit any applications that are currently running. If you use the
Microsoft Plus! System Agent, right-click the System Agent icon on
the toolbar, and then click Suspend System Agent.
2. Insert the Windows 95 Service Pack 1 CD or Disk 1.
3. Double-click Setup.exe, and then follow the instructions on your
screen.
NOTE
- Do not click Cancel during Setup; doing so might cause Setup to
fail. This may be true even though a message is displayed stating
that your system was updated successfully.
- If you cancel Setup by mistake, run Setup again. If you are asked
"Do you want to overwrite the file:" click Yes To All.
When the Setup.exe program completes, your version of Windows 95
will be updated to version 4.00.950a.
For more information, see Servpack.doc on the Windows 95 Service Pack 1 CD
or Disk 1.
REMOVING THE SERVICE PACK 1 UPDATE
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1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control
Panel.
2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3. Click the Install/Uninstall tab, click Windows 95 Service Pack 1,
and then click Add/Remove.
4. Follow the instructions on your screen.
INSTALLING MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER 2.0
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Microsoft Internet Explorer Unlocks the Potential of the Internet
- Exciting - Version 2.0 opens the Web to great new content.
- Fast - Provides the best browser performance for Windows 95.
- Easy-to-Use - Microsoft Internet Explorer's integration with Windows
95 makes browsing the Internet as easy as using Windows 95.
- Compatible - Version 2.0 extends compatibility to include all major
Internet standards.
- Safe - Version 2.0 supports existing security standards and is ready
for upcoming enhancements.
Installing Internet Explorer 2.0
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Upgrading to Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0 is easy, whether you are
already using a version of Internet Explorer or whether you are using
another Internet browser.
1. On the Windows 95 Service Pack 1 CD, open the \Internet folder.
(If you have the floppy disk version, the \Internet folder is on
Disk 2.)
2. Double-click Msie20.exe, and then follow the instructions on your
screen.
More Information About Using Internet Explorer 2.0
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For more information, in Microsoft Internet Explorer, click the Help menu,
and then click Help Topics.
You can also visit the http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/iedl.htm site on
the World Wide Web. This site provides additional information about
Microsoft Internet Explorer, including answers to frequently asked
questions, information about creating your own web pages, and technical
specifications.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
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Assistance with this Service Pack is provided to you through the
Microsoft 90-day Windows 95 warranty support policy. Installing
the Service Pack will not restart this warranty period. If your
90-day Windows 95 warranty support period has expired, paid phone
support as well as alternative options are available, as described below.
Microsoft Information Access
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Online or support service Access procedures
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The Microsoft Network On the Microsoft menu, click
Windows 95, and then click WinNews,
or access the Microsoft Knowledge
Base.
America Online(R) Use the keyword winnews.
CompuServe(R) Type GO WINNEWS. To access the
Microsoft Knowledge Base for
product information, type GO MSKB.
FTP on the Internet
ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/PerOpSys/Win_News
GEnie(TM) Download files from the WinNews
area in Windows 95 RTC.
Prodigy(TM) Type JUMP WINNEWS.
World Wide Web (Internet) http://www.microsoft.com/windows/
Microsoft FastTips Call (800) 936-4200, available for
Windows 95 seven days a week, 24
hours a day, including holidays.
Microsoft Solution For a referral, call Microsoft at
Provider for installation (800) SOLPROV [(800) 765-7768]
and support
Microsoft Text Telephone Call (425) 635-4948 Additional query words:
Keywords : win95 msiew95 servicepack1
Version : WINDOWS:2.0,95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : Last Reviewed: July 2, 1999