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Q142918: Installing to Another Folder Is Not Fully Automated

Article: Q142918
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you upgrade to Windows 95 using a custom Msbatch.inf file to install
Windows 95 in a folder other than the current Windows folder, the Setup process
is not completely automated.

CAUSE
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The Msbatch.inf file has a setting that is used to select the folder in which
Windows 95 is installed. If a folder other than the current Windows folder is
selected, you receive a message stating that installing Windows 95 in another
folder requires you to reinstall all of your Windows-based programs.

MORE INFORMATION
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This behavior is by design. Because multiple installations of Windows 95 on a
single computer is not supported, this feature is not included in an automated
Setup using an Msbatch.inf file.

Additional query words: sbs push

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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