@SomeGuy product type inside SETUPPP.INF is 3 (retail upgrade floppy), CCP=1 (existing product required). However, notice how there's about 200KB free on every disk, suggesting this was perhaps originally a 1.2MB version. The presence of MSBATCH.INF with ProductType=1 could be either Microsoft issuing this for some special purpose (they used to do this with MSDN releases, for example) or someone else adding it to bypass any product type restrictions.
No version works. Just gives me "While initializing IOS: Windows Protection Error. You need to restart your computer.". I've tried everything, nothing works.
I believe Microsoft never released a retail full CD-ROM version.
The reason being, most computers of the day could not boot from CD or reliably use a single common DOS mode driver. This made it impossible for a normal user to install on to a blank system without a lot of trouble.
Therefore, the retail full RTM was only released on DMF floppy disks. The Windows 95 Upgrade CD-ROM assumes the user has an existing Windows 3.1 install with a functional DOS mode CD-ROM driver appropriate for the specific drive.
Of course, on hardware of the day it was always a much, much better idea to copy the setup files, from either floppy or CD, to a folder on the hard drive and run setup from there.
Please help me!!! I cannot install the Soundblaster Driver on Windows 95 and I have tried about 10 times!Is there anybody know how to solve this terrible problem?A sound driver is a must for me and I need to repair it soon!I'd be really thankful if you can help me.
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Interesting one is the DMF format which doesn't include the MSBATCH.INF, my theory is that it's the real consumer retail DMF copy.
Type 4 in the MSBATCH.INF performs the same function as with not having the file but I believe there's more to it.
https://vetusware.com/download/Windows 95 3,5"%20DMF%20(OEM)/?id=16903
I have used it before, and it worked, though it can be difficult to use at times because you need to use fdisk and the sort.
If you're installing in VMware or VirtualBox you need to apply this patch:
https://winworldpc.com/download/c39dc2a0-c2bf-693e-0511-c3a6e280947e
or use 86Box/PCem instead.
The reason being, most computers of the day could not boot from CD or reliably use a single common DOS mode driver. This made it impossible for a normal user to install on to a blank system without a lot of trouble.
Therefore, the retail full RTM was only released on DMF floppy disks. The Windows 95 Upgrade CD-ROM assumes the user has an existing Windows 3.1 install with a functional DOS mode CD-ROM driver appropriate for the specific drive.
Of course, on hardware of the day it was always a much, much better idea to copy the setup files, from either floppy or CD, to a folder on the hard drive and run setup from there.
Or Use a OSR 2.x OEM Key