On Tue, 15 Oct 1996, Inderjit S Gabrie wrote:
> I've just started installing Windows95 software on an old
> PC, which previously had Windows 3.1 and Windows NT for Workgroups on it,
> i've deleted all the old junk files and have edited out Autoexec.bat and
> config.sys files, deleted all the application files etc...done the Windows
> 95 installation on it, but however found out that some of the old files
> were still on the Hard disk, thay must be hidden files etc..
>
>
> Could someone tell me what the
> procedure is when installing Windows 95 software on to a old PC and how to
> get rid of all hidden files and is it a good idea to get rid of the old
> Auto exec and config files etc.
>
>
> Since i am doing this
> installation for the first time , i would appreciate all the help i could
> get.....thanks in advance......indy
Format the HD, might require an fdisk if you used ntfs, before doing any
install.
Later,
Ron DuFresne
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"Cutting the space budget really restores my faith in humanity. It
eliminates dreams, goals, and ideals and lets us get straight to the
business of hate, debauchery, and self-annihilation." -- Johnny Hart
***testing, only testing, and damn good at it too!***
OK, so you're a Ph.D. Just don't touch anything.
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