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README for Microsoft Windows 95 System Check
BETA VERSION
August l995
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(c) Copyright Microsoft Corporation, 1995
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HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
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To view Readme.txt on screen in Notepad, maximize the Notepad window.
To print Readme.txt, open it in Notepad or another word processor,
then use the Print command on the File menu.
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CONTENTS
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HOW TO USE THE WINDOWS 95 SYSTEM CHECK
WHAT IS THE WINDOWS 95 SYSTEM CHECK?
HOW TO USE THE WINDOWS 95 SYSTEM CHECK
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE W95CHECK.EXE UTILITY ACCOMPANYING THIS README
FILE IS A BETA VERSION OF THE WINDOWS 95 SYSTEM CHECK.
If you use Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT or OS/2:
1) Simply run the program W95CHECK.EXE from your File Manager or
Program Manager (it does not need to be on your hard drive).
2) Follow the directions presented by the program.
If you use Windows 3.0:
1) Make sure that the file VER.DLL exists in the same directory
as W95CHECK.EXE (these files do not need to reside on your hard
drive).
2) Run the program W95CHECK.EXE.
3) Follow the directions presented by the program.
NOTE: If you are already running Windows 95, the System Check will
exit without performing a scan. For more answers to questions you
may have regarding hardware and software compatibility with
Windows 95, consult the README files that came with your copy of
Windows 95. You can also check the documentation that comes with
the Windows 95 Resource Kit for more detailed information.
WHAT IS THE WINDOWS 95 SYSTEM CHECK?
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE W95CHECK.EXE UTILITY ACCOMPANYING THIS README
FILE IS A BETA VERSION OF THE WINDOWS 95 SYSTEM CHECK.
W95CHECK.EXE is a free utility that will perform a basic test of
hardware and software compatibility for customers considering upgrading
their system to Windows 95. It is not intended as an all-inclusive
diagnostic check for every known hardware and software compatibility
issue with Windows 95. Instead, this utility is designed to answer
the most frequently asked technical questions you may have prior to
upgrading to Windows 95.
What the System Check will do
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The Windows 95 System Check will scan a single machine for the
following:
Processor Checks the version of your computer's CPU to
determine if it meets the minimum requirement
for Windows 95. Also checks for certain
versions of the 80386 chip that are less than
ideal for use with Windows 95.
Memory (RAM) Checks the amount of physical memory (RAM) on
your computer to determine if it meets the
minimum requirement for Windows 95.
Disk Space Checks for free disk space on the hard drive
that contains your existing operating system
to determine if it meets the minimum (and
recommended) requirements for Windows 95.
Also checks for swap file and boot drive disk
space requirements on hard drives that use
disk compression.
Applications Scans the top three directory levels of all
hard disks installed on your computer for
Windows programs with major known
compatibility issues with Windows 95. Note
that for most of these applications, upgrades
are now or will soon be available that are
fully compatible with Windows 95.
NOTE: If the System Check does not detect any
programs on your computer with known
compatibility issues, the "Your Programs" page
of the System Check will be skipped.
What the System Check will NOT do
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The Windows 95 System Check does NOT perform any of the following
checks:
1) Diagnostic checks for hard disk problems (such as errors
that may be found by a utility like ScanDisk)
2) Hardware detection for peripheral devices (including modems
and fax modems)
3) Analysis or detection of installed network resources,
protocols, or network adapters
4) Virus checks
5) Application compatibility checks over a shared network
resource
In general, the Windows 95 Setup program will provide ample
warning for most problems associated with upgrading to Windows 95.
(Windows 95 Setup will also perform checks for items 1-3 listed
above.)
For more information, consult the README files that come with
Windows 95, or check the documentation that comes with the
Windows 95 Resource Kit.