Windows 95A to 95B

[hsmith4234]

Folks,

I have a computer with 95A and I would like to upgrade to 95B to use a Drive Image CD that I have, forthwith to transfer files to a newer computer. Is this upgrade still available, and, if so, how?

 

[butchrecon]

DO you have Windows 95osr2 with USB support to install? If so boot to a DOS prompt then cd to the c:\windows folder then do a del win.com
This will allow yo to replace the existing OS with a newer one without using an upgrade. James Collins
Field Service Engineer
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email: butchrecon@skyenet.net

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[Snickle]

And I'd add that there was NO upgrade from Win95/95A to Win95B/95C, because Win95B and later had FAT32 available and was available only as OEM installations [support from the computer manufacturer, not Microsoft]. Win95B/95C does not have a FAT32 converter in it as Win98/98SE does.

Of Win95B or 95C, the latter was the 'best' for USB but still pretty much hit-or-miss. Win98 is much better.

If I was doing it, I'd put the money into a Win98/98SE upgrade.

http://www.directdeals.com

 

[cdogg]

Yeah, Win95A and Win95B require different licenses. In other words, Win95A was a free upgrade from the original release of Win95. However, Win95B was never a free upgrade to Win95A users.

B and C were part of the 2nd official release often referred to as OSR2. It was usually found preinstalled on OEM pc's, but it was also available for purchase at one time. ~cdogg

"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources."
- A. Einstein

 

[hsmith4234]

I agree, but I want to keep the stuff on the old computer. The alternative is to splice in another hard drive and copy to it. That may be my best bet.

 

[hsmith4234]

If you know where I could buy it I would like to check it out. Thanks.

 

[Enkrypted]

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http://www.pricewatch.com

for great deals on computer needs. I'd recommend this site to everyone. Full OEM version Windows 98SE - $64 Enkrypted
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[hsmith4234]

Thanks, I'll try that.