Advanced Installation Techniques

Although most Windows 95 installations are relatively simple, some situations demand special consideration. If you want complete control over all aspects of Setup, specify a Custom setup; if you run into difficulties during the Setup process, use the safe recovery and safe detection options.

Using Custom Setup Mode

Microsoft's Windows 95 development team has done an admirable job of establishing compatibility with a wide variety of peripheral components, but there's no way to test all combinations of PC hardware, and in some cases two devices that work fine by themselves can cause problems when used in the same system.

Installing Windows 95 for special setups is straightforward if you have the appropriate information ...

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