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Q158867: Low Disk Space Dialog Box Displays Incorrect Information

Article: Q158867
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 2,2.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): osr2 win95
Last Modified: 31-JAN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release, versions 2, 2.1 
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SUMMARY
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When you attempt to install to a computer with low free disk space, Setup
displays a Low Disk Space dialog box with the following information:

  Approximate free space requirements in megabytes

  Configuration       Compact    Typical
  New install           49         56
  Windows 3.1           34         41
  Windows 3.11          34         41
  Windows 95            24         24

MORE INFORMATION
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The disk space requirements displayed are the original estimates for Windows 95
retail version. They are not updated for OEM Service Release 2 (OSR2).

A new installation actually requires about 110 MB for the Typical option or 100
MB for the Compact option.

An OSR2 over OSR2 upgrade takes about 95 MB for the Typical option or 85 MB for
the Compact option.

Additional query words: 95

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Keywords          : osr2 win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbOPKSearch kbWin95OPKOSR2 kbWin95OPKOSR210
Version           : :2,2.1

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