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Method for a "Clean" installation of Windows 95 from the CD

Backup your data files.
Create a Win95 Startup Diskette plus CD drivers.
Boot from the Win95 Startup Diskette plus CD drivers.
(Warning: fdisk and format will destroy all data on the HD)
Partition the hard drive: fdisk (then follow the instructions)
Format the partition(s): format c:
Insert the Windows 95 CD in the CD drive.
Run setup from the Win95 CD: D:\setup.exe
(If it is the upgrade CD, the next 3 lines apply)
Setup will search for an installed copy of Windows.
Remove the boot diskette from the floppy drive.
Insert the Windows 3.x setup diskette #1 in the floppy drive.
Setup will then continue to install Win95.
After Windows 95 is installed, install your software from
   the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel.

(This is the simplest example.  Your needs may be more complex.)

You may read more details in the Win95 Resource Kit.
(CD:\Admin\Reskit\Helpfile\Win95rk.hlp:System Configuration/
Disks and File Systems/Partitioning Hard Disks)

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