I will start this thread with some information on installing Windows 95 and the various switches that can be used during setup:

  • d - If you do not want Setup to use your existing copy of Windows.
  • filename - Runs setup with the specified setup file
  • /id - Ignores the Disk Space check
  • /in - Runs setup without the Network Setup Module
  • /ip - Ignores test for any Plug and Play devices
  • /iq - Skips the test for cross-linked files
  • /is - Ignores the routine System check
  • /it - Ignores "dirty" or "deadly" terminate-and-stay-resident programs (TSRs) that are known to cause problems with Windows 95 Setup.
  • /l - Use this switch if you have a Logitech mouse and want it enabled during Setup.
  • /n - This switch causes Setup to run without a mouse.


ALSO

If you've added a new drive to your system, chances are that your CD-ROM drive got a new drive letter. Now every time you need to update some Windows 95 files, you have to tell Windows 95 where to find the Win95 CD-ROM. Here is how to change the location where Windows 95 looks for it's files:

1. Start the Registry Editor

2. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Setup

3. In the right-hand pane find the SourcePath key
Double-click this key and change the location for your Win95 files