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Q216250: Err Msg: This Program Cannot Be Run in DOS Mode

Article: Q216250
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kberrmsg kbsetup 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 try to start Windows 95 Setup from floppy disk 1, you may receive the
following error message:

  This program cannot be run in DOS mode.

CAUSE
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This issue can occur if you try to run Windows 95 Setup but you have
inadvertently inserted Microsoft Internet Explorer floppy disk 1.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, run Setup from the Windows 95 floppy disk 1.

MORE INFORMATION
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There are two different sets of installation disks included in the Windows 95
retail release (Upgrade or Full version). One set of disks is for installing
Windows 95, which can be installed from a command prompt or from within Windows.
The other set of disks are for installing Internet Explorer, which must be
installed from within Windows. Both sets of disks have a disk labeled "Disk 1 -
Setup", so it is important to note the actual product name printed on the left
side of the disk label.
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Keywords          : kberrmsg kbsetup win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:95
Issue type        : kbprb

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