Re: Finding dos & installing '95

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Chances are very remote Windows 95 will run
on a fairly new computer. I suggest you try
using Windows XP's Program Compatibility
Wizard instead.

How to use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;301911

Error message when you install or start a MS-DOS or
16-bit Windows-based program
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767

How to Troubleshoot 16-Bit Windows Programs in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314495

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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"jenjenjen" wrote:

| My husband's computer has wondows xp on it and no other widows versions. I
| have purchased windows '95 to install on it to play some old games but it
| keeps telling me I need to shut down xp and install '95 through dos. I can't
| even find dos. Help!!! Many thanks!
.



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