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Q150535: Cannot Create Backup Copies of Windows 95 Disks

Article: Q150535
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95kbfaq
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SUMMARY
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You cannot make backup copies of your original Windows 95 disks.

MORE INFORMATION
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Windows 95 disks are Distribution Media Format (DMF) disks and are not
compatible with the MS-DOS COPY and DISKCOPY commands. You cannot create backup
copies of the Windows 95 disks.
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Keywords          : win95 kbfaq
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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