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Note: UITS recommends that you use a current versionof Windows on computers connected to the Indiana University network;see Recommended Windows operating systems at IU.
Note: The retail version of Windows 95 isthe original version made available in August 1995. This version isnot compatible with computer systems running Windows 95OSR2. OSR2 (OEM Service Release 2) is a service release ofWindows 95 that Microsoft released in early 1997, but which wasavailable only with the purchase of a new computer or harddrive. Before using any Windows 95 CD, verify what version iscurrently running on your computer system. Do not use the retailversion of Windows 95 with any version of OSR2. Doing so can causesystem problems that may require a clean installation of Windows 95and all applications. If you do not have the CD from whichyour computer's system software was installed, or if you remainuncertain about your version of Windows 95 after following theinstructions below, see the Knowledge Base document ARCHIVED: How can I determine what version of Windows 95, 98, or Me I have?
Install windows 95 without floppy - is there a way to install windows without a. You can use the Ultimate Boot CD to boot your system first, then.
To determine the version of Windows 95 that you're running, look forsomething like the following on the face of the Windows 95 installation CD:
This is the serial number for the specific version of the Windows 95operating system on your computer. The following is a table of serialnumbers and the corresponding versions:
Serial Number | Version |
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0196 Part no. 000-37080 US | OSR1 (sometimes OSR2, Gateway) |
0796 Part no. 000-45234 US | OSR2 |
0796 Part no. 000-45236 US | OSR2 (+ Plus! pack) |
0197 Part no. 000-59944 US | OSR2.1 (+ USB patch) |
1297 Part no. X03-52599 US | OSR2.5 (+ USB patch + IE4.01) |
1297 Part no. X03-56265 US |