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    Boot in Dos Mode? Win 95 via VPC07?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by integra144, Feb 21, 2008.

  1. integra144

    integra144 Notebook Consultant

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    How to load Windows NT in dos mode to install windows 95? btw I am doing this by virtual cd. As when I stick in the win 95 CD nothing happens, but when I click from the CD drive I am told I must install it in dos mode.

    another way to phrase me question

    How do you install Window 95 on Virtual PC 2007 as the disc is not being auto detected like for NT, XP, 2k.

    Thanks
     
    integra144, Feb 21, 2008
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    Windows 95? :confused:
     
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    yeah just for kicks my host is vista. Im not that dated lol
     
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    dont know how vpc works but with vmware and 95 you need to use boot disk to install from cd.
     
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    Earlier versions (CD's) of Windows 95 were not bootable, and needed a boot disk.

    What you need is here. Good luck and have fun, VM's always are, especially with legacy software.

    Regards,
    Paolo
     
    cvx5832, Feb 22, 2008
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    Thanks I am using the Site you linked and I got to the place where it says "Install Windows 95:" step 16, I tried switching it to my CD Drive D where VPC is locked in the Physical drive, but every time I enter d: or d:\ or d:\setup or d:\setup.exe I get "Invalid Drive Specification" any ideas?

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    integra144, Feb 22, 2008
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    oh never mind the you must enter R: not D: though VPC says it drive 2. Must be a older o/s thing.
     
    integra144, Feb 22, 2008
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    does anyone know how to set up the NAT shared internet for win95? I need some help. thanks
     
    integra144, Feb 22, 2008
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