			WINDOWS 95 RELEASE NOTES

TABLE OF CONTENTS
=================
GENERAL
SETUP
PLUG & PLAY
APPLETS
MS-DOS & WINDOWS APPLICATIONS
DISK TOOLS
DISKS & CDs
DISPLAY ADAPTERS & MONITORS
INBOX & MICROSOFT EXCHANGE
MICROSOFT FAX
MODEMS
MOUSE & KEYBOARD
MSN, THE MICROSOFT NETWORK 
MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT
NETWORKS
PRINTING
WINDOWS 95 PEN SERVICES


GENERAL
=======
Dual booting using F4 is now turned on by default only if you install to 
a clean directory.  If you install to a clean directory, Setup will add 
BootMulti=1 to the [options] section of your MSDOS.SYS file (hidden text 
file in the root of your boot drive).

NOTE: There are known problems if you have configured your system for 
"F4/F8" dual boot between MS-DOS/Win 3.x and Windows 95, and then 
upgrade your Windows 95 directory to a newer version of Windows 95:  
Your Windows 3.x swapfile will show up as corrupted on your next boot 
into Win 3.x, and a number of files in your MS-DOS directory will be 
deleted (see section below on "Previous MS-DOS Files").  You can 
work-around the corrupt swapfile problem by setting up a working 
permanent swapfile in Windows 3.x, and then adding the following lines 
to the [386enh] section of your Windows 95 SYSTEM.INI file:

	PagingFile=<Win_3.x_PagingFile>  
	MinPagingFileSize=<Size_KB> 

Where:
	Win_3.x_PagingFile is usually C:\386SPART.PAR
	Size_KB is the size of Win_3.x_PagingFile divided by 1024
	

SETUP
=====
(Also read SETUP.TXT for additional details about Setup)

Installing Windows 95
---------------------
Setup should be run from Windows 3.x, Windows for Workgroups 3.x, or 
Windows 95 (Beta 2 and higher).  Setup should be run from MS-DOS only 
if there is no working version of Windows on the machine.  

From the CD-ROM, run SETUP.EXE in the WIN95 directory.

From floppy disks, run SETUP.EXE on disk 1.
Note that Windows 95 uses Microsoft's new Distribution Media Format 
(DMF) which allows more data to be stored on each disk.  Normal 
MS-DOS disk commands (COPY, DISKCOPY, etc.) will not work on 
disks 2 and above.  You can use the EXTRACT utility on disk 1 to 
extract files from DMF Disks, or to copy the .CAB files from the 
disks to your hard disk (type EXTRACT /? for instructions).

Beta ID and Password are no longer required during Setup.

Installing Windows 95 over Windows NT 
-------------------------------------
If you are multi-booting MS-DOS and Windows NT, boot to MS-DOS, and
run Setup from either MS-DOS or Windows 3.x.  You will not be able to
install Windows 95 to a directory with a shared Windows 3.x/Windows 
Windows NT configuration, you will need to install Windows 95 to a different
directory.

If you are not multi-booting MS-DOS and Windows NT, you should
configure your machine to multi-boot MS-DOS and Windows NT first, and
then follow the instructions above.

If you boot MS-DOS from a floppy and run Setup, you will no longer be
able to boot Windows NT (however, you can restore Windows NT by
booting from the Windows NT boot/repair disk, and selecting the
"Repair" option).

Installing Windows 95 over OS/2
-------------------------------
Setup will not run on OS/2.  You will need to boot to MS-DOS and run
Setup from the MS-DOS prompt.

If you are using OS/2 Boot Manager to choose operating systems at
startup, Setup will disable Boot Manager to insure that Windows 95 can
reboot the system and complete its installation. Boot Manager can be
reactivated by booting with an OS/2 boot disk and using the OS/2
FDISK utility.

If you are not using Boot Manager, you should configure your machine
to use Boot Manager, and then follow the instructions above.

If you boot MS-DOS from a floppy and run Setup, you will no longer be
able to boot OS/2 after Windows 95 has been installed.  You will need to
delete the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files that OS/2 uses before
running Windows 95 Setup.

Installing Optional Components After Windows 95 is Installed
------------------------------------------------------------
Optional components can now be added/removed after Windows 95 is installed
without re-running Setup.  The "Add/Remove Programs" Control Panel has a
"Windows Setup" tab that will let you add and remove optional components from
inside Windows 95.  Note that uninstall for some of the components is not
supported in this release.  In these cases, once the component has been
installed, it will no longer show up in the list in the Control Panel page.

Known Setup Problems
--------------------
- You may receive a blue-screen error when Setup reboots the machine 
  that warns: 
    "The volume that was removed had open files on it. 
     Next time please check first to see if the volume 
     can really be removed."
  This is a known problem, and the warning can safely be ignored.

- If you receive a General Protection Fault in SUWIN.EXE after 
  creating a Startup disk, you will need to restart your
  machine, and skip making the Startup Disk.

- If Setup gets stuck while "Performing a routine check" at the 
  beginning of Setup, there are two work-arounds 
  (In either case, please report the problem): 
     1. If running from Windows 3.x or Windows for Workgroups, make
	sure that you don't have "Exclusive in Foreground" checked 
	in the "386 Enhanced" Control Panel.
     2. If the above is not the case, you can re-run Setup using with
	the command "Setup /is" to disable the system check.

- If you run Setup from Windows 95 Beta 2, you will not be prompted to 
  create a Startup Disk during Setup.  You can create a Startup Disk
  after you have installed the Final Beta by going the "Startup Disk"
  tab in the "Add-Remove Programs" Control Panel.        
     
- Installing Windows 95 on a 4Mb or 386 machine from floppy disks may be very 
  slow, and you may see some screen repaint problems or spurious warnings
  that existing files on your machine are newer than the files in 
  Windows 95.  To avoid or workaround these problems:
     * Run Setup from inside of Windows 3.x or Windows for Workgroups.
       Avoid running Setup from MS-DOS--this will make all problems worse.
     * If you receive warnings about files on your system being newer than
       those on Windows 95, select to *replace* the existing files.
     * If you are running disk compression like DriveSpace or DoubleSpace,
       Setup may be very slow.  You might consider copying the files on the
       floppy disks to a temporary directory on your hard disk, and then
       running Setup from your hard disk.  To copy files from Disks 2-12, 
       you will need to use the EXTRACT command on Disk 1 to copy the 
       WIN95_xx.CAB files to your hard disk, since they are in Microsoft's
       new Distribution Media Format (DMF) and normal MS-DOS commands like 
       COPY and XCOPY won't work on these floppies.  
       To copy a .CAB file from a floppy disk to your hard disk, 
       use the following command:
		       EXTRACT /C A:WIN95_xx.CAB C:\<TempDir>
       where <TempDir> is the location of a temporary directory on your
       hard disk.

Previous MS-DOS Files
---------------------
If you upgrade over a previous version of Windows 3.x, Setup will
delete a number of files from your old MS-DOS directory to free
up disk space and remove utilities that have been replaced by
the Windows 95 versions in the Windows and Windows\Command folders.

The following files will be deleted from the old MS-DOS directory:
ansi.sys
attrib.exe
chkdsk.exe
choice.com
country.sys
debug.exe
defrag.exe
deltree.exe
diskcopy.com
display.sys
doskey.com
drvspace.bin
dblspace.bin
drvspace.exe
dblspace.exe
drvspace.sys
dblspace.sys
edit.com
edit.hlp
ega.cpi
fc.exe
fdisk.exe
find.exe
format.com
keyb.com
keyboard.sys
label.exe
mem.exe
mode.com
more.com
move.exe
mscdex.exe
nlsfunc.exe
scandisk.exe
scandisk.ini
share.exe
sort.exe
start.exe
subst.exe
sys.com
xcopy.exe
emm386.exe
help.com
help.hlp
msd.exe
networks.txt
os2.txt
ramdrive.sys
readme.txt
setver.exe
smartdrv.exe

Note: if you install Windows 95 to a new directory, these files will
not be deleted, so you will still be able to dual boot.  However, in that
case, files pertaining to DblSpace, DrvSpace, Defrag and ScanDisk will be
renamed and replaced with BAT files that tell you to run the Windows 95 version
of these utilities.  You will still be able to dual-boot, but you will
need to run these utilities from within Windows 95 (though you can still
run the Windows 95 version of SCANDISK.EXE from within MS-DOS 5 or higher).


PLUG & PLAY
===========

IBM Thinkpad Dock II
--------------------
Users of the IBM Thinkpad Dock II must disable the BIOS for the Adaptec
1530P SCSI controller in the docking station prior to booting while
docked, or you will encounter repetitive hangs.  This controller works
fine in protected mode even without the BIOS enabled, so you should not
lose access to any SCSI devices as a result.

Steps to disable the BIOS:
  a) Boot while docked.
  b) Press Ctrl-A to enter the Adaptec SCSISelect utility.
  c) Choose "Configure/View Host Adapter Settings"
  d) Choose "Advanced Configuration Options"
  e) Set "Host Adapter BIOS" to "Disabled"

Press Esc to back out until asked to exit the utility, at which point
the machine will reboot.

Micron M5-PI series
--------------------
BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS 95, users of Micron M5-PI series (P-60, P-66) 
need to be sure the BIOS read/write jumper(W22) is set to the read only 
position Setting up with this jumper in the read\write position may cause 
BIOS corruption during the Windows 95 installation. Contact Micron 
Technologies at (208) 465-3434 for more information.

NEC Versa M
AT&T Globalyst
---------------
Users of AT&T Globalyst and NEC Versa M must set the BIOS setting for 
PCMCIA Power to ENABLED before running the PC Card (PCMCIA) wizard to 
enable the Windows 95 PCMCIA support. The default on these notebooks is 
disabled. To set it to enabled, restart your PC and when the cursor changes 
to a rectangle hit the F1 key. When the BIOS configuration program is ready, 
select Power, then change PCMCIA Power from disabled to enabled and save 
these settings.

Toshiba T2400CS and T2400CT
Toshiba Portege T3600
--------------------------
On these machines you must install Windows 95 from MS-DOS. To get
to an MS-DOS prompt, Restart your computer and press F8 as soon as
you see the Starting Windows... message appear. When prompted,
select the Command prompt only option. Once at the command prompt 
you can run the windows 95 setup.

After installing Windows 95, The Toshiba T2400 and T3600's may
display a message during startup indicating that Windows cannot find a
device file needed to run Windows.

This message is not a problem. You can press a key to continue and
ignore the message. To avoid seeing this message again, download the file
TOSHFIX.EXE from the CompuServe forum, contact your beta support team
or contact your local subsidiary as appropriate.

To run the TOSHFIX program click the Start menu, and then click Shut Down.
Choose the Restart The Computer In MS-DOS Mode option, and then click Yes.
At the command prompt, run the TOSHFIX.EXE file, and then restart your
computer again.

Compaq Deskpro XL PCI with built-in EtherNet
--------------------------------------------
Prior to installing Windows 95 on this machine, you must download the file
CPQFIX.EXE from the CompuServe forum, contact your beta support team
or contact your local subsidiary as appropriate.

If you have this machine, you are likely to encounter network errors
during Setup. These errors can be ignored and will not reoccur after
finishing this procedure.

After your Windows 95 installation is complete, click the Start menu,
and then click Shut Down. Choose the Restart The Computer In MS-DOS Mode
option, and then click Yes. At the command prompt, run the CPQFIX.EXE file,
and then restart your computer.

Winbook XP
-----------
There is a problem on the Winbook XP which could cause the keyboard
not to function properly. The workaround for this problem is to disable
Windows 95's power status polling. This can be using the following steps.
Open the System Control Panel and select the device manager tab.
Expand the system class by clicking on the plus sign. Double click on the
Advanced Power Management Support entry. Pick the settings tab and check
the box labeled Disable power status polling. Be sure to close down the
open control panel windows by clicking the OK buttons.

HP OmniBook
-----------
The Omnibook's PCMCIA controller is not supported in this beta. The
Windows 3.1 PCMCIA drivers should work fine with Windows 95.
The OmniBook also requires a special mouse driver for Windows.  Windows 95
Setup will preserve & use this when upgrading over Windows 3.1.  If
you installed Windows 95 into a new directory on an OmniBook, then
you must copy HP's OBMOUSE.DRV file into the Windows \system directory,
and change the following lines in SYSTEM.INI:

	[boot]
	mouse.drv=obmouse.drv

	[386Enh]
	mouse=*vmd

Printing from the Device Manager
--------------------------------
When in Device Manager if you choose print "all devices and system summary", 
the device detection code **may** cause problems for DOS programs. The 
symptom is that when you try to run an MS-DOS program, it reports out of 
memory. Most machines do not show this behavior but to ensure you do not 
experience this problem, be sure to close all MS-DOS applications before 
printing this report.
 

BASE
====
- Mitsumi miniport: A new version of the Mitsumi miniport is in the
  OTHER directory on the CD.  Please read the text file MTMMINIP.TXT
  and use this miniport, if you have a Mitsumi proprietary CD.
- SUBST: a Subst entry in AUTOEXEC.BAT is not picked up correctly in this
  release.  Just type in SUBST at a MS-DOS box and it should clear up the
  problem.
- The Adaptec 2940 has some problems with an NEC 4X SCSI CD.  The problem
  is actually in the NEC CD and we hope to have a work around by ship time.

APPLETS
=======
Backup and some of the file viewers used by the Quickview feature
are NOT installed by default.  To install these, use the Add/Remove
Programs utility in the control panel.  Backup is under the Disk
Tools heading and file viewers are under the Accessories heading.

WordPad, Paint, Backup and HyperTerminal have been moved to their new
location under "\Program Files\Accessories" along with some of their
data files.  Start Menu shortcuts have been updated to point to the new
location; Shell/OLE behavior should not be affected.  Note that your
old HyperTerminal connection files have been moved to a folder
called "Old HyperTrm Folder (see release notes)" in your Windows
directory.

Wordpad, Known Problems:
- File/Print Preview may not accurately show the page layout
- Graphics may not be displayed with the correct colors

Paint, Known Problems:
- activating an embedding created with the Windows 3.x pbrush or Windows NT 3.x
  pbrush will not work
- the fill tool will not work correctly in some cases
- edit/paste of text will not work correctly in some cases
- edit/paste of an image which has more colors that the current display
  (i.e. 256 color image with 16 color display) will corrupt colors in
  some cases if pasted onto a like image (i.e. another 256 color image)

HyperTerminal, Known Problems:
- does not recognize when a PCMCIA modem is inserted if a session is open
- when receiving a file, does not know if disk is full

Backup, Known Problems:
- The backup applet does not work with all tape drives.  If you load the
  applet and get a message that no tape drive has been detected, click
  on the help button to see a list of the tape drives which are supported.
  NOTE: QIC 3020 drives are not supported even though they are listed in
  the help.
- Backup may not work with old tapes which have been formatted with previous
  versions of Backup.  If you have old tapes, best to reformat them.
- If a tape is pulled before any operations are completed, backup may not
  work correctly and give unrelated warning messages.  If this happens, just
  shut down and then restart backup.
- Do not attempt to do backup, restore, or compare operations between a
  tape drive connected to the floppy disk controller and a floppy disk.
- Do not attempt restore or compare using a backup set created with Windows
  NT Backup or the Conner Backup Exec as this will not work
- If you use the Bernoulli or SyTos/SyDos removable disks, do not make
  a backup which will take more than one disk.
- If you turn 32 bit disk access off or boot into Safe Mode, Trakker tape
  drives will not work.
- A Full System Restore will not restore the user preferences part of your
  registry.
- If you use the Full System Backup.set to create a backup file set, this
  set also includes a backup of your registry files.  In Win 95, you can
  not reliably just copy your reg files for backup purposes, but rather must
  use a program to merge the files back together.  Win 95 backup does this
  for you when you use the Full System Backup file set for a restore AND
  you keep the windows directory selected.  NOTE that if you deselect the
  windows directory, you will get an error message at the end of the restore
  operation telling you an error occurred when restoring your registry.  No
  error occurred and no changes are made to your registry in this case, this
  is a known problem.
- Making differential backup's is an advanced feature which we do not expect
  many novice or intermediate users to try.  To do this, you must
  take the following steps:
  a) select the files/directories, select the backup destination, select
     the differential option under Settings/Options/Backup, and then save
     this information in a file set using File/SaveAs.
  b) File/Open this file set and perform a backup.  The first backup will
     be a reference backup and be a full backup.
  c) After the first backup, all backups made with this file set will be
     differential relative to the first one.  Note that new files are not
     picked up in differential backups, only changes to the original files.
  d) If you want to make another full backup and start the cycle over, you
     will need to create another file set as in step a and then repeat steps
     b and c.

WinPopUp, Known Problems:
- You are unable to send messages to workgroups.
- If you are running an old version of WinPopUp with M8 you can generate a
  page fault.


MS-DOS & WINDOWS APPLICATIONS
=============================

Re-installing Applications
--------------------------
If you upgrade your existing Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups
directory to Windows 95 then you do not need to re-install your applications.
If you install Windows 95 to a new directory then you must re-install all of
your Windows-based applications.  Hand copying files from your Windows 3.1
directory to Windows 95 is not sufficient.

MS-DOS Applications
-------------------
Your existing MS-DOS applications should run from inside Windows 95.  If you
experience severe problems with an MS-DOS program you can set it up to run
in an MS-DOS environment.
1) Create a shortcut to the MS-DOS program
2) Right click on the shortcut icon and select Properties.
3) When the property pages come up, go to the Program page.
4) On the Program page choose the Advanced... button.
5) Select the MS-DOS Mode check box.

When you run this application it will force the GUI portion of Windows 95 to
shut down and will run the program in an MS-DOS environment.   Please note
that you will not have access to devices that require protect mode drivers.

Notes on Specific DOS & Windows Applications
--------------------------------------------
Quickbooks - there is a problem in this release if you close Quickbooks
while it is minimized.   If you do this it will not run correctly the
next time it is started.   If you encounter this problem you should
delete the QBW.INI file in your Quickbooks directory.  This will allow
Quickbooks to start again.

Several applications from the Learning Company will not function correctly
on this release of Windows 95.   The problems are understood and will be
fixed in upcoming releases.   The applications that will not run are:
Reader Rabbit 2 Deluxe (Windows CD), Reader Rabbit Interactive Reading
Journey, Reader Rabbit 1 Deluxe, and Treasure Mathstorm (Windows CD).

MSBACKUP/Norton Backup for MS-DOS:
There is currently a bug with either of these MS-DOS based backup tools
that causes the user to have to reconfigure their their settings each
time they re-enter Windows 95.  To work around it, you  simply need to
reconfigure and run the backup/restore test.  We will address this
problem for the final release.

PowerPoint v3 & 4 and Slide Sorter functionality:
There is an issue using the Slide Sorter View functionality with
Windows 95 and PowerPoint 3 and 4 (slides not rendered properly).
This will be addressed for the final release.  To gain the same
functionality, instead of using Slide Sorter View, use the hierarchical
Outline View to re-adjust the order of your slides.  To do this
you must:
1) Choose the Outline View when you open your slides (default setting).
2) Highlight the slide to be moved (presented numerically), and, having
   grabbed the icon of the slide (left mouse click then drag), move it
   up or down to the desired position (a horizontal line will denote
   the location of the slide in question).
3) Release the left mouse button, and the slide will be moved to the
   new position.

Magic Carpet and this release - Currently, there are two known problems
running this game on Windows 95.  First, pressing the ENTER key repeatedly 
causes the game to exit (similar to the  SHIFT+Q command).  Also, on shut-down
the games sometimes faults, requiring the user to "window" the MS-DOS
box (ALT+ENTER), and click on the "X" button on the toolbar in order to
close the MS-DOS box.  Beyond this, have fun!

Microsoft Mail 3.2 and Microsoft Schedule+ - Microsoft Exchange is an upgrade
to Microsoft Mail v3.2 and it replaces many of the older components.  For this
reason Microsoft Mail v3.2 will not function if you have installed Microsoft
Exchange.  Also, the existing version of Microsoft Schedule+ will not be
able to use Exchange to send email.

Any fonts that are not True Type (driver fonts and Adobe ATM fonts)
cannot be printed to printer drivers that are Windows version 1.0.
With a 1.0 printer driver selected only True Type fonts will be
displayed in the font list. WinFax Pro 4.0 is the only known shipping
application with a Windows 1.0 printer driver.

dBase 5.0 - You may see a fault when running the debugger in dBase 5.0.
This is due to an uninitialized variable in their code.  This problem 
will be worked around for the final release of Windows 95.

Some existing applications cannot handle the case where a UNC path name is
used to install the application (Lotus Notes is an example).   For these
applications you should use a redirected drive letter instead of a UNC
path.

Windows 3.1 Shell Replacements - Most Windows 3.1 shell replacements
(such as Norton Desktop, PC Tools Desktop, Tabworks, etc.) will still
run on Windows 95 but with many limitations.  You will need to upgrade
to a version that was designed to run on Windows 95.

Anti-Virus Software - Existing Anti-Virus software should be able
to detect, but not always clean viruses while running on Windows 95.
This depends on where the virus was found and how the program chose to
clean it.  If you run into problems with your Anti-Virus software
you should contact the vendor for information on new releases that
are designed to run on Windows 95.

E-Mail Connection by ConnectSoft will not function correctly in this
release of Windows 95.  You should contact ConnectSoft for information
about upgrades that are designed to run on Windows 95.

If you try to run Peachtree Accounting version 3.0 under Windows 95 and
see a divide-by-zero error message, you will need to obtain a patched
version from Peachtree Software.

If you run Adobe Photoshop and see an error message saying "Unable to
create font database," or if you see a General Protection Fault error
message, you will need to upgrade to the latest version of Photoshop.
For more information, Contact Adobe at (800) 833-6687.

Do not install IronClad on the same machine as Windows 95.  The security
features of Ironclad create numerous problems for Windows 95.

Disk Utilities - Direct disk writes using Int 26h or Int 13h will fail under
Windows 95.  This is necessary in a multi-tasking environment to prevent disk
corruption from multiple utilities running simultaneously.  The LOCK and
UNLOCK commands can be used as work-arounds for DOS utilities if necessary.
Use caution with these commands because these old utilities can cause you
to lose long file names.

Freehand will not function with NetWare on this beta release of Windows 95.
If you try to run Freehand with NetWare you may see a General Protection
Fault.   Windows 95 will work around these problems for the final release.

Blake Stone Aliens of Gold - This game requires COMMAND.COM to be present
while it is running.   You may see errors if you try to launch it directly
from the Windows 95 shell.   Instead, you should start an MS-DOS prompt
and launch the game from there.

Timeline - Running existing macros may not work in this release.  Timeline
tries to use window handles that it has already freed and may cause an
error.  Contact the vendor for information on program updates.

Nickelodeon Director's Lab may display some error messages at the end of
its setup program. You will need to close the setup program manually. This
does no harm because it has already finished installing Director's Lab.
After the setup program has added the new shortcuts, you may see a message
that says, "Setup Message: Script or DLL has been corrupted. Unable to load
dialog template: 'mscuistf.dll: 2'." If this message appears, carry out the
following procedure.
 - To close the Nickelodeon Director's Lab setup program
     1) Print or write down these instructions.
     2) Press CTRL+ALT+DEL.
     3) In the Close Program dialog box, click the Director's Lab setup
	     program, and then click End Task.
     This closes the setup program and ends the error messages.

Running the Aris MPC Wizard with the Windows 95 display using more than
256 colors may cause a General Protection Fault. If this occurs, you will
need to run this program using 256 colors or less.

Micrologic TrueEffects for Windows does not function correctly under
Windows 95 because it uses Windows 3.1 internal system information. To
resolve this problem, contact Micrologic for an updated version of
TrueEffects.

Wired for Sound version 1.0 does not function correctly with Windows 95.
It was designed to work under Windows 3.1 and is too closely tied to that
operating system to function correctly with Windows 95. For information
about a version of this program that is designed for Windows 95, contact
your software vendor.

The WorldView CD-ROM by Aris Entertainment includes a modified version of
Microsoft Video for Windows (VFW). Because this modified version was not
configured properly, it may erroneously report that a device driver is
corrupted and may advise you to call Product Support Services.  If you are
following the instructions in the READWRLD.TXT file, you may see an error
message indicating that the source file or destination disk may be corrupted.
If you receive such an error message, carry out the following procedure.
If you received a message that says the ICCVID.DRV file is corrupted
     1) Select the following text (from "command" through "/y").
	     command /c copy x:\vfwsetup\iccvid.drv %windir%\system /y
     2) Copy the selected text by pressing CTRL+C.
     3) Click the Start button, and then click Run.
     4) Paste the text you selected in step 1 by pressing CTRL+V
     5) Select the "X" in the text you pasted, and then type the letter
	     of your CD-ROM drive.
     6) Click OK.
     7) Reinstall Video for Windows by following the instructions in the
	     READWRLD.TXT file.

Memory Managers: Some of the "stealth" options will not function properly
with Windows 95.  Windows 95 setup removes these options.

ATM fonts will not show up in the font list when some printer drivers for
fax applications are selected as the default printer. Known examples are
WinFax (all versions), FaxWorks, and older Quick Link 2 versions.  A
substitute TrueType font will be used instead.

Bloodnet will only work when the DMA channel is set to 7 if you are using
the Pro Audio Spectrum sound card.  The game tries to reconfigure the sound
device to DMA 7 automatically.  This will not be tolerated by the VxD.
 - A few solutions:
     1) Use Sound Blaster compatible mode on your PAS.
     2) Reconfigure the PAS device to DMA 7.
     3) Use MS-DOS mode.

Compel from Asymetrix - The setup program for this application may not
create shortcuts correctly in this release.

Lotus Notes Windows Client 3.2 - Configuring Netbios in Notes. If you are
using the netbios interface over ipx and the netbeui protocol stacks then it
is necessary to configure the port of for Netbios using the unit number that
properly corresponds to that protocol. Default number for the first Netbios
protocol is first set to 0, then any additional netbios interface will start
at port 7 through 1. It is likely that netbios will use 7 or 6 if Netbeui is
using 0. Changes must be done in the Lotus Notes Windows Client under the menu
Tools-Setup-Ports. 

The game Cyberwar will need to run in MS-DOS mode in this release unless
you are using a MIDI device for sound.   If you are using a MIDI device
then the game should run fine in a DOS VM (DOS Box).


Quick Application status for this release
------------------------------------------------
* The Win32s version of ClarisWorks will not function in this release.
* If you see a fault in Harpoon II you may need to run it in MS-DOS mode.
* The game Lunicus will not function correctly.
* Microsoft Fortran PowerStation will not run.
* Quicken 8 for DOS may not be able to print to a network printer.
* SmallTalk V may fault if the Class Browser is launched.
* SPSS for Windows v6.1 may hang if launched by clicking on a sample chart.
* Some problems have been reported running Adobe TypeAlign with this release.
* Printed graphics may be distorted in Avery Label Pro.
* CarbonCopy for Windows v1.0 will not run.
* Double Tools should not be installed over Windows 95.
* If you see a fault running Theme Park you need to run it in MS-DOS mode.



DISK TOOLS
==========
 - Windows 95 Disk compression in M8 is not compatible with Toshiba 2400 &
   3600 notebooks.  If you are using one of these machines with
   DoubleSpace or DriveSpace compression, do not install this beta
   version of Windows 95. This problem will be addressed before Windows 95
   final release.
 - If your system is configured for Iceland, do not use DriveSpace to compress
   or uncompress your drive.
 - Disk Defragmenter now works on both compressed and uncompressed drives,
   even if they contain the Windows swap file.
 - If your system only has a single floppy drive, you can safely use
   DriveSpace to compress floppy disks, but DriveSpace may report an error
   at the end of the process.
 - If you are using DoubleTools with a DoubleSpace compressed drive, do not
   run Disk Defragmenter on it.
 - If you use the DriveSpace Adjust Free Space command to shrink a compressed
   drive, it may shrink the drive to its minimum size.  If so, run Adjust
   Free Space again to grow the drive to its desired size.
 - If you create a Briefcase and then compress a drive that contains files to
   which it refers, the Briefcase's association to the files will be lost.
   The files will still exist, but you will need to reassociate them with the
   Briefcase.
 - If you have Windows installed on a drive other than C:, do not compress
   it if it is managed by DiskManager.
 - If you use INTERLNK, do not use ScanDisk, DriveSpace or the Disk Defrag-
   menter to operate on a drive on a remote machine.
 - If you try to uncompress a drive, and your swap file is on its host drive,
   you will need to use the Control Panel's System applet to move your swap
   file to a different drive.



DISKS & CDs
===========
1) The New Media Bus Toaster is not completely compatible with the drivers
from Adaptec.  Hence it will be supported only through real mode drivers in
this release.
2) Older versions of the Bus Logic cards on PCI machines will also be
supported only through real mode drivers in this release.  This applies
to Fab Rev A of the card only.
3) The NEC 260GW ATAPI CD-ROM that shipped with older Gateways is now
supported through protect mode drivers.  All functionality for this drive
is now available.
4) Almost all protect mode support for disk and CD has been tweaked for
performance and/or have taken bug fixes.
   

DISPLAY ADAPTERS & MONITORS
===========================

Monitor type
------------
If Windows 95 does not contain your exact monitor type, select
one of the Standard Types instead.  This will not adversely
affect the performance or quality of Windows 95 display output.

Refresh rates
------------
Selecting your monitor type in the Windows 95 Display control panel 
does not affect the refresh rate used by your display adapter.  
To adjust this, you must specify your monitor type in an adapter
setup program supplied by your display adapter or PC manufacturer. 
Some utilities must be run in AUTOEXEC.BAT. On some PCs, monitor
type is set in BIOS configuration programs.  Examples of utilities 
from adapter manufacturers include:

  ATI                   INSTALL.EXE
  Cirrus Logic          MONTYPE.EXE, CLMODE.EXE, WINMODE.EXE
  Diamond Stealth       STLMODE.EXE
  Diamond Stealth 64    S64MODE.EXE
  Matrox                \MGA\SETUP\SETUP.EXE
  Tseng Labs            VMODE.EXE
  Western Digital       VGAMODE.EXE

Color cursors
-------------
Color cursors require a Windows 95 version display driver
running at 256 or more colors.  They are not supported for
the following display types in this release: ATI Ultra (mach8), 
Chips & Technologies, XGA.

Correcting display problems
---------------------------
In general, many display related problems can be corrected using 
the Graphics button on the Performance page of the System control 
panel.  The Advanced Graphics Settings window applies to graphics 
accelerators running with 256 or more colors.  Try changing these 
settings before reverting to 640x480 16 color mode to work around 
a problem.  See below for problems & workarounds for specific 
display types.  If you do not know what display type Windows 95
is using on your computer, open the Display control panel, 
Settings page, and click the Change Display Type button.

Myst & other entertainment programs
-----------------------------------
Moving the mouse may cause movies & graphics to appear in wrong 
places on the screen in programs which use QuickTime.
Possible workarounds:

 1) Change to black & white pointers in the Mouse control panel.
    Also, do not use Mouse Trails.

 2) Add "optimize=driver" to the [Video] section of the QTW.INI
    file in your Windows directory.  This may cause slower performance.

PCI display adapters
--------------------
Screen resolution may revert to 640x480 when Setup starts Windows 95 
for the first time.  Resolution should return to your usual settings 
in subsequent sessions.

Appian Renegade
---------------
Setup will install the VGA driver for these adapters.  Windows 3.1 
Renegade drivers can be used with Windows 95, but the Device Bitmaps
option must be turned off for proper operation.

ATI mach8/32/64
---------------
Your adapter must be configured correctly using the ATI INSTALL.EXE 
program in order for Windows 95 to be able to use high-res modes properly.  
Correct setting of your monitor type is especially important.  Otherwise, 
high-resolution modes may not be available, or your computer may crash
attempting to switch to them.

Chips & Technologies
--------------------
This driver is not installed by default on some laptops, incl. 
Zenith 433. This can be corrected in the Display control panel
"Change Display Type" dialog.

Compaq QVision
--------------
Color cursor fragments may be left on-screen.  If this happens,
select black & white pointers in the Mouse control panel.

Diamond Stealth 32
------------------                                            
On some adapters, 1024x768 with "High Color (16 bit)" palette may not 
work due to a video BIOS problem.  This will be corrected in a driver 
update that you will be able to download from the CompuServe forum, or 
receive by contacting your beta support team or contacting your local 
subsidiary as appropriate.

Diamond Viper
-------------
Windows 95 does not have a built in driver for Diamond Viper.
Setup will preserve and use drivers already installed when
upgrading over Windows 3.1.  If you do not upgrade, Setup
will install the VGA driver.

To install Diamond's Windows 3.1 drivers into Windows 95, run the Viper
setup program to copy driver files into Windows 95, and use 
the Viper control panel icon to select resolution and color 
settings.

Check the \Drivers\Display directory of the Windows 95 CD-ROM and the 
CompuServe forum for Windows 95 Viper driver updates, or contact your beta 
support team or your local subsidiary as appropriate.

IBM ThinkPad
------------
In order to run resolutions above 640x480, you must configure your 
ThinkPad correctly.  Check the ThinkPad utilities supplied by IBM, 
usually located in the Start menu.  Also, some older ThinkPad models 
require that the IBMVESA.COM driver be loaded in AUTOEXEC.BAT in 
order for 256 color modes to work.

Matrox MGA
----------
For proper operation, adapter & monitor settings must be correct in
the Matrox setup utility, usually located on your hard disk under
\MGA\SETUP.  Hanging during start-up may be caused by a conflict 
with a network adapter.  Desktop pattern & non-TrueType fonts may 
appear incorrect in high-resolution 16 and 32-bit modes.

Number Nine GXE (S3 928)
------------------------
If the computer hangs periodically, change the performance level
to "Basic accelerator functions" in the Advanced Graphics settings
dialog of the System control panel.

S3 display adapters
-------------------
S3 adapters conflict with COM4 ports and modems.  If you have modem
problems with this configuration, change your modem to a different 
COM port.  Certain S3 display problems may be corrected by adding
the following lines to the [display] section of the SYSTEM.INI file:
  
  Polygon=0        - For problems w/ line & shape outline appearance
  HighColor=15     - For color problems with "High Color (16 bit)"
  TrueColor=24     - For color problems with "True Color (32 bit)"
  Refresh_Rate=70  - For better refresh rate; can also use 56, 60, or 72

Sigma Designs Legend
--------------------
Full-screen MS-DOS programs may not appear correctly.  Run these 
programs in a window to work around the problem.

Video Logic 928Movie
---------------------
The line "928Movie=1" must be added to the [display] section of
SYSTEM.INI to allow "High Color (16 bit)" color palette.

Western Digital
---------------
On some laptops, the mouse cursor may change to a wide band of colored 
dots when switching from an MS-DOS prompt or application.  To correct
this, switch to & from the DOS program again.


INBOX & MICROSOFT EXCHANGE
==========================
The Microsoft Exchange desktop icon has been replaced with an Inbox icon  
that takes you to your Microsoft Exchange Inbox. 
 
WHAT IS MICROSOFT EXCHANGE? 
 
Microsoft Exchange enables you to send and receive e-mail, faxes, and documents 
in messages. It also provides rich viewing of the objects you store in it.  
Information services that can be used with this beta of Windows 95 include 
Microsoft Mail, At Work Fax, CompuServe, and The Microsoft Network.  Note that 
a Microsoft Mail postoffice is included in this version of Windows 95. See "
Creating and Using a Microsoft Mail Workgroup Postoffice" in EXCHANGE.DOC 
(see "More Information" below). 
 
MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS 
 
Microsoft Exchange runs on the minimum hardware platform for Windows 95. 
However, it is recommended that you have at least 6 megabytes (MB) of RAM for good 
performance in this beta. 
 
In addition, computers using Microsoft Exchange in this beta should have 
at least 7 MB of hard disk space available for the swap file. 
 
USING MICROSOFT EXCHANGE WITH MICROSOFT SCHEDULE+ 1.0 
 
Microsoft Exchange is designed to work with Schedule+ 2.0, which may not be 
available yet.  When Microsoft Exchange is installed, it will partially 
disable Schedule+ 1.0.  You will still be able to use Schedule+ 1.0 in 
standalone mode, but you will not be able to send or receive meeting 
requests.  You will see an error message when starting Schedule+ 1.0 that 
notifies you that the mail spooler cannot be started.  Click Yes to continue,  
and Schedule+ 1.0 will continue to be installed. 
 
Schedule+ is disabled by changing MAILSPL.EXE to MAILSPL.BAK 
and by putting a StartupOffline=1 line into SCHDPLUS.INI. 
 
Note:  There is no message warning users that these changes are made. 
 
USING MICROSOFT EXCHANGE WITH MICROSOFT MAIL 
 
Microsoft Exchange is designed to replace the Microsoft Mail application that 
comes with Windows for Workgroups and Microsoft Mail version 3.x. 
After installing Microsoft Exchange you will no longer be able to run the 
older Microsoft Mail application, but you will be able to use Microsoft 
Exchange to send and receive messages. 
 
UPGRADING FROM WINDOWS 95 M7 OR LATER 
 
You can install Microsoft Exchange with Windows 95 Final Beta over an 
existing Windows 95 setup. You will need to recreate your 
settings for your information services. Additionally, there is only 
partial compatibility with earlier versions of the Personal Information 
Store and Personal Address Book. For information regarding the use of  
existing Personal Address Books and Personal Information Stores,  
see "Using Microsoft Exchange with a Personal Address Book" and 
"Using Microsoft Exchange with a Personal Information Store"  
in EXCHANGE.DOC (see "More Information" below). 
 
USING MICROSOFT EXCHANGE WITH WINDOWS 95 M7 MICROSOFT EXCHANGE 
 
There is NO interoperability between M7 and the 337 releases.  You cannot 
send or receive messages to or from mismatched Windows 95 releases.  Upgrade 
all M7 Microsoft Exchange users simultaneously to Microsoft Exchange 337. 
 
INSTALLATION 
 
Microsoft Exchange is not installed on Windows 95 by default.  To install 
Microsoft Exchange, choose the Custom Setup option when running Setup.  When 
you are prompted with a list of components, you must select Microsoft 
Exchange from the list. 
 
You can also install Microsoft Exchange after you have completed installation 
of Windows 95 by using the Add/Remove Programs control panel. You must 
shut down and restart Windows 95 after doing this. 
 
When you install Windows 95 or use Microsoft Exchange for the first time, the  
Microsoft Exchange Setup Wizard will be run. The Wizard is also run each  
time you add a new profile in the Microsoft Exchange Profiles control panel. 
 
Important: Your profile from M7 will no longer work with 337 and  
should be deleted. 
 
MORE INFORMATION 
 
For more information, see EXCHANGE.DOC in the DOCS directory of the 
CD-ROM. It is also found in the DOCS directory of floppy disk #1. 


MICROSOFT FAX
=============
1. If you are running Microsoft Fax as your only messaging service, make sure
your messaging profile includes a personal address book and personal
information store.  To verify this, exit Microsoft Exchange if it is running
and open Mail & Fax in the Control Panel.  Select your profile and click
Properties...  If you don't see "Microsoft Fax", "Personal Address Book", and
"Personal Information Store" in the list, press Add... to add these services.

2.  While fax is in automatic or manual answer mode, no 16-bit application
will be able to use the modem.  To let a 16-bit application use the modem,
click on the telephone icon near the clock in the Taskbar, choose Modem
Properties from the Options menu, and put fax in Don't Answer mode.

3.  Faxes sent from and application in landscape mode may not be received
properly.

4.  CAS modems are not supported.

5.  For the Network Fax support to operate properly, all clients and servers
must be running the M8 version of Windows 95.

6.  The fax menus will appear in Microsoft Exchange, even if fax is NOT in
the current profile.  If you want to use fax, make sure Microsoft Fax is
installed in the current profile.  Select Options... from the Tools menu of
MS Exchange, click Services - if Microsoft Fax isn't listed you will need to
add it.

7. If the network fax service goes down while you are using it, faxes may
stay in your outbox and not get delivered.  Restart Exchange on the client if
this happens.

8.  Microsoft Fax provides the ability to send faxes without Exchange running
when using Print to Fax, using File Send, or from the New Fax Wizard. 
However, if you have the Microsoft Mail service for Exchange running as well,
you must be sure that you have Microsoft Mail set up to automatically enter
your password.  Do not disable the option to automatically enter the password
when logging on.  This problem will be fixed in the final release.

9.  Do not manually change any of the printer spool settings on the
properties sheet or the Microsoft Fax printer.  

10.  Microsoft Fax is recommended only for machines with more than 8Mb of
memory in this release.   

11.  When Microsoft Fax setup asks you if you want to have incoming calls
automatically answered, the last option should read "No.  Ask me when the
phone rings".

12.  Running the Fax Cover Page Editor or the New Fax Wizard on a Server
Based Setup installation will not work.  To work around this problem, change
the path on of the shortcut or menu item to a fully qualified path, including
the drive letter, to the location of the shared installation and copy the
cover page templates (*.CPE files) to your local Windows directory.


MODEMS
======

Modems Control Panel
--------------------
In order to use your modem with built-in communications features of
Windows 95, including HyperTerminal, Microsoft Network, and Dial-Up
Networking, your modem must be configured in the Modems control panel.

Settings made in the Modems control panel do not affect modem operation
in programs designed for MS-DOS or Windows 3.1.

Modem Detection
---------------
If the Modems control panel detects your modem as "Standard modem",
or incorrectly detects its make and model, you may use the "Change" button
in the Install New Modem wizard to make a different selection.  Use
care, however, since manually selecting an incorrect type may cause
your modem not to work with Windows 95 communications features.
If this happens, remove the modem in the control panel, and add it
back as one of the Standard modem types.

When configured for "Standard Modem", Windows 95 will use your modem
with its factory default settings.  The modem will make optimal 
high-speed connections with Windows 95 communications features. 
However, you will not be able to adjust some of the modem's
settings, such as speaker volume, cellular protocols, etc.

Racal modems
------------
Do not use detection in the Install New Modem wizard if you have
a Racal modem.  Select "Don't detect my modem", and pick one of
the Standard modem types.  If you have already run detection and
your modem is not responding, turn it off and then on again.

Minitel (France)
----------------
Some modems may not be able to connect to French Minitel in
HyperTerminal using the Windows 95 default settings.  To correct 
this, an extra command may be needed in the "Extra Settings" field
of the Advanced Settings dialog of the modem's property sheet.
Check your modem manual for the command that will enable your
modem to connect in V.23 modulation to Minitel, and add this to
the Extra Settings field.


MOUSE & KEYBOARD
================

Microsoft Mouse & BallPoint:  GROWSTUB errors
---------------------------------------------
If you were using the Microsoft Mouse Manager with Windows 3.1,
Windows 95 Setup will update the POINTER.EXE and POINTER.DLL files
in the Mouse directory of your hard disk.  If these files are not
updated correctly, then you may experience errors in module GROWSTUB.
If this happens, make sure that the POINTER files were copied properly
by Setup.  They may have been copied to the Windows 95 directory
instead of your Mouse directory.

Logitech Mouse
--------------
The Windows 95 Logitech driver supports Logitech MouseWare features.
Do not install Logitech drivers for Windows 3.1 into Windows 95.
If this happens, use the Mouse control panel to change back to
the Windows 95 Logitech drivers.

Mouse Systems / Genius
----------------------
Windows 95 does not have built in drivers for Mouse Systems or
Genius 3-button mice.  The "Standard mouse" type will work with
these devices in their 2-button mode.  Driver updates are available
in the \Drivers\Mouse directory of the Windows 95 CD-ROM, or on
the CompuServe forum, or contact your beta support team or your 
local subsidiary as appropriate.

Microsoft Natural Keyboards
---------------------------
Windows 95 has built -in support for your Microsoft Natural Keyboard.
You will find your Windows logo keys will have added functionality
under the new operating system (including launching of the Start
Menu when pressing either Windows logo keys).

IntelliType 1.00 will not install under Windows 95 and have
limited functionality if you upgrade to Windows 95 over a
previously installed Windows 3.1 configuration.

If you are upgrading your Windows 3.1x system and the IntelliType 1.00
software we recommend that you delete the following line from your
SYSTEM.INI file:

taskman.exe=TASKSW16.EXE

This will deactivate the Windows 3.1 IntelliType Task Manager and
ensure full support of the Windows logo keys under Windows 95.

Microsoft IntelliPoint 1.00
---------------------------
Windows 95 has built -in support for your Microsoft Mouse.

IntelliPoint 1.00 will not install under Windows 95 and have
limited functionality if you upgrade to Windows 95 over a
previously installed Windows 3.1 configuration.


MSN, THE MICROSOFT NETWORK 
===========================

New features for this Beta
-------------------------------
* Full access to Internet newsgroups will be available.

* You'll be able to send and receive electronic mail over the Internet.

* Microsoft Encarta and Microsoft Bookshelf will be available on
  The Microsoft Network.

* New bulletin board features make it even easier to read messages, 
  follow conversations, and download files.

* Read-only bulletin boards and file libraries provide increased 
  security for distributing files.

* Bulletin boards, chats and other services are now available in 
  several languages. Additional content in other languages will be added 
  throughout the Beta.

* You can drag and drop shortcuts, and make shortcuts to specific
  bulletin board messages. 

* Go words provide a fast way to get to any service.

* New organization of information will make it even easier to find 
  services.

* Many forums are now moderated. 

* Posted files are made available for downloading only after they 
  have been screened by a forum manager.

* An online usage statement is now available, showing user activity.

* User address book information can now be easily updated.  

Access to The Microsoft Network
-------------------------------
The Microsoft Network is not installed on Windows 95 by default. To 
install The Microsoft Network, when running Setup, choose the Custom Setup 
option. You must select The Microsoft Network from the components list.

You can also install The Microsoft Network after you have installed
Windows 95. Click Start on the taskbar, point to Settings, click Control
Panel, and then click Add/Remove Programs.

To sign up, click Start on the taskbar, point to Programs, and click 
The Microsoft Network. Even if you were a member of MSN during a previous 
Beta, you must sign up again.

Billing
-------------------------------
Currently all access to The Microsoft Network is free. Information on 
pricing and policies will be sent to you before we begin actual billing.
At that time, you will be able to select a subscription and payment plan, 
or terminate your MSN account.

During the free period, billing information will be collected to ensure 
that billing will work correctly when the product is released. You will 
need a valid credit card number to use MSN, but no charges will be billed 
to your account. Your online statement will show your account activity, 
but the charges will always be $0.00. You may see a message about the 
cost of a file you are about to copy (download) to your computer, but
that charge will not be billed to your account.

Content
-------------------------------
The Microsoft Network is a big place, with many forums to visit and 
bulletin boards to browse. While some of them will have forum managers 
and content (you'll see bulletin board messages and chat discussions), 
not every area will be populated on the first day. Please don't let 
this stop you from posting a message or arranging to meet someone in 
a chat room. If you don't find something you want, keep checking; 
we keep growing and adding content all the time.

Tell us what you think!
-------------------------------
We'd love to hear what you think of The Microsoft Network. Click Member
Assistance, double-click the Customer Support folder, and post a message
or two. Let us know what you like, what you want to see added, and what 
you couldn't live without in an online service.

E-mail
-------------------------------
You use Microsoft Exchange to send and receive MSN e-mail. 
For Beta information on Microsoft Exchange, see EXCHANGE.DOC in the DOCS 
directory of the CD-ROM or in the DOCS directory of floppy disk #1.

If you used e-mail on a previous Beta of Windows 95, and want to upgrade
your files containing messages, follow the directions in EXCHANGE.DOC
titled "Personal Information Store: Upgrading old PSTs from previous 
Betas of Windows 95." 

Beta support
-------------------------------
Support for The Microsoft Network is available online. You can get help 
from our Beta support staff in several ways. Click Member Assistance,
and then double-click Customer Support. You'll find a Beta Support bulletin 
board with messages about every area of MSN. You can see the questions that 
other members have already asked. If you don't see the answer you need, you 
can post a message, and our Customer Support staff will answer your question.

Having trouble connecting or getting to online support?
-------------------------------------------------------
First, try using the Signup and Access Troubleshooter that is part of 
MSN Help. Click Start on the taskbar, click Find, and then type MSN.HLP. 
Once the filename is found, double-click it. In the Help Contents, 
click Troubleshooting.

There are a few other reasons you may not be able to connect:

1. If you can dial in, but can't connect, we may be performing periodic 
maintenance or automated testing. Although we will not take The Microsoft 
Network offline every day, we will occasionally schedule work between 
11:00 P.M. and 2:00 A.M., PST (7:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M., GMT). In addition,
automated tests will be run every Tuesday and Thursday.
At other times, we may be experiencing unanticipated outages of service. 
Please try connecting at a few different times before contacting our 
customer support numbers. 

2. If you have trouble connecting while trying to sign up for a 
member ID, you may be in an area that is not supported by our 
toll-free signup number. If this happens, you will hear your modem 
try to connect several times without success. The Connection Settings
dialog box will then appear. Click Access Numbers, and then for both the 
primary and backup phone numbers, click Change, and choose a number
in your calling area. Click Try Again in the Connection Settings 
dialog box, and you should be able to connect. 

If you are still unable to connect, contact Technical Support
at the phone numbers listed in the MSN.HLP Help file. Note that the
Beta voice mail number listed in Help will only be active until 3/13. 
When explaining the problem you are having, please be sure to describe 
the specific symptoms, including any error messages and modem behavior, 
information about your configuration (CPU, modem, modem speed, phone 
line, and so on) and your name and a number where you can be reached.

Reporting Bugs
-------------------------------
If you find a bug, use the MSN Bug Report Form in the Customer Support 
folder to fill out a bug report.

Known Bugs
-------------------------------
To see a complete list of known problems and workarounds, click Member 
Assistance, double-click Customer Support, and open the Known Bugs 
bulletin board.

* If you drag the MSN icon from your desktop to your Start menu and click
  it, you will not be able to start MSN. To avoid this problem, do not put
  the MSN icon on your Start menu.

  If you have already put it on the Start menu and clicked it there, you 
  must uninstall MSN, and then reinstall it. To uninstall MSN, on the 
  Start menu, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs. 
  Click the Windows Setup tab, clear the checkbox for The Microsoft Network, 
  and then click OK. To reinstall MSN, double-click Add/Remove Programs, 
  click the Windows Setup tab, check The Microsoft Network, and then click 
  OK. You will be prompted to restart your computer.
 
  In order to make sure you don't have to uninstall and reinstall again, 
  you should remove the nonfunctional MSN icon from your Start menu. Click
  Start, point to Settings, click Taskbar, click the Start Menu Programs 
  tab, and then click Remove. Click the MSN shortcut icon and click Remove.

* If you have set the option to disconnect after a specified period of
  inactivity to an amount equal to or greater than five minutes, but you
  leave a service such as a chat room or bulletin board open, you will not
  be automatically disconnected. To work around this, when you are done,
  on the File menu, click Sign Out, or close all the windows related to
  MSN.

* For MSN users in Australia: Dialup access numbers are available for most 
  STD codes in Australia. Choose the correct access number for your area. 
  If you choose the number for a different STD code, MSN will fail to 
  connect. If for some reason you cannot choose the number for your STD 
  code, you will have to type the number in the phone number box rather 
  than choosing from a list. The number to enter is 
	131400:.MSFTG000

  Enter  0,131400:.MSFTG000 if you need to dial 0 to dial out of your 
  PBX system. The extension ":.MSFTG000" will be hidden after it is accepted, 
  but you must enter it in order to connect successfully.

  Also, note that when you are asked to type your area code (STD code), you
  should type it without the leading zero used for dialing in Australia. 
  For example, the area code for Sydney is 2, and for Melbourne is 3.


MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT
======================
Multi-Language support does not function correctly if selected at setup time.
In order to get Multi-Language support, wait until after you are running
Windows  95 and use the Control Panel's Add/Remove programs feature.
Multi-Language support can be found in the Details section of Accessories.


PRINTING
========

Network Printing
----------------
Printing over the network between a computer running this release (M8) to,
or from, a computer running the previous release (M7) is not supported.

Installing printer drivers from servers with user level security
----------------------------------------------------------------
"Point and Print", or trying to install printer drivers directly
from servers, from servers with user level security is not functional
in this release. However, this works fine from servers using share
level security. This will be fixed in the next release.

Browsing for a Network Printer after installing M8
--------------------------------------------------
There are known problems with choosing the "Browse" button in the "Add
Printer" wizard the first time after M8 is installed. The workaround
is to not install a network printer the 1st time M8 is used, but to
later start the "Add Printer" wizard from the printers folder. This
will be corrected in the next release.

Using WordPerfect for Windows Printer Drivers
---------------------------------------------
If you are using WordPerfect for Windows Printer drivers, and get an error
message "Error initializing output device" when trying to print, you may
work around this problem by doing the following. This will be corrected
in the final release.

1) From the start button, choose "Settings", and then select the Control
Panel. Double click on the fonts folder.

2) Choose File/Install New Font. 

3) Select your windows\system\color directory in the directory selection
labeled "folders" at the lower right side of the dialog box.

4) Now select the "Modern" font from the list & choose OK.

5) Restart your computer. After restarting, you should be able to print
from WordPerfect for Windows using it's own printer drivers without any
problems.


NETWORKS
========

Client for NetWare: Opening files on NetWare 3.11 servers
------------------------------------------------------------------
Using certain applications, you may encounter problems opening files on 
NetWare 3.11 servers (3.11 only). Possible error messages could be:
- file not found error on a file you know exists
- sharing violation or lock violation error
- unable to open file error
- file in use error
This may happen with applications that open a very large number of files 
in a consecutive fashion. This can also happen when opening a file in a 
directory for which you do not have file scan rights(ex. MS Mail shared post 
office). This only happens on NetWare 3.11 servers; please file a bug if you 
have problems opening files on other versions.

If you encounter this problem, there are two different ways to get around it.
One is to obtain a patch (for 3.11 servers) from Novell which fixes this 
problem. It is available via ftp from ftp.novell.com; go to 
/pub/netware/nwos/nw311/osnlm and run 311ptd.exe. This exe will extract the
file os2opnfx.nlm. Then, load this nlm on the 3.11 server. 
("load os2opnfx.nlm")

Alternatively, you can disable long file name support in the Client for NetWare.
This means that you will not be able to use long file names on any NetWare 
servers from Windows 95. There are two ways to disable long file name support:
(1)In your system.ini file, paste in the following two lines:
[NWRedir]
supportLFN=0
(2)Alternatively, run REGEDIT, navigate to 
HKEY_Local_Machine\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VxD\NWRedir
Create a new binary value whose name is supportLFN and whose value is 0.


ARCNET and Windows 95
---------------------
You cannot use the IPX/SPX compatible protocol over an arcnet real
mode (16 bit) NDIS2 driver.  When connecting to Windows NT server or 
Windows for Workgroups using arcnet, make sure you have another 
protocol in common such as NetBEUI.

For NetWare connectivity using arcnet, you must install support for
one of Novell's real mode Network Clients.  It is not possible
to use the Client for Microsoft Networks if you use an arcnet ODI
driver, or IPX monolithic.

Plug And Play Network Cards and 16-bit Real Mode Drivers
--------------------------------------------------------
When you need to run the 16-bit real mode driver for
your NIC (which is common if you use DLC or another real mode
protocol), sometimes your PnP card may appear not to function.
The reason for this is that on most computers, your PnP card remains
inactive until Windows 95 turns on the card.  16-bit NIC drivers, load 
before Windows 95 has a chance to turn on PnP cards.  Some 16-bit 
NIC drivers know nothing about PnP cards (most NE2000 PnP clones fall 
into this category), and this is where you would see a problem.

In order to use your PnP card with a 16-bit NIC driver:
1) Run the softset utility that comes with your PnP card, and set the
card to non-PnP mode.  
2) Remove the net card from the network control panel
3) Read the card using the Add New Hardware Control Panel applet.

When you move to a 32-bit protect mode NIC driver in the future, you
may rerun softset to turn on PnP mode for your card.

Parallel Port Network Adapters
------------------------------
Any Network adapter that uses a Real Mode network driver and runs off
your Parallel Port might have problems with this release of Windows 95.
These problems will be fixed for final release.  To use your
parallel port adapter, disable the printer port within Device
Manager.  Run the System Control Panel Applet, select the Device Manager
tab.  Look for Ports, Printer Port.  Find the printer port that
corresponds to the port you are using for your adapter, and look at it's
properties.  At the bottom of the page,
uncheck any boxes (this disables the printer port).  If you later want
to print using this port, repeat these steps and check all these boxes.  

Adapters that we know are affected include Xircom PE, PE2, and PE3
Pocket Ethernet Adapters.  Your Xircom PE3 will continue to run properly
with our Protect Mode 32-bit driver.

Novell/Eagle or National Semiconductor NE2000Plus
-------------------------------------------------
If you have an NE2000Plus netcard, you may have problems if you install the
card as a Novell NE2000 Plus.  You need to install the card as a "Novell
NE2000 Compatible", or as a "National Semiconductor NE2000Plus Infomover
or compatible".  If your card does not work and your card is listed by
Windows 95 as a "Novell NE2000 Plus", remove the card through the Network
control panel and read the card through the Add New Hardware control panel
applet.  This will detect the card as a "Novell NE2000 Compatible", which
will work properly.


Intel EtherExpress 16 NICs and PCI machines
-------------------------------------------
You may experience system hangs or initialization problems if you are
using an Intel EtherExpress 16 NIC in a PCI machine with some Diamond
Speed Star PCI video cards.  The following are excerpts from Intel's
Customer Support Database.  These problems are not related to Windows
95, and happen on a variety of operating system platforms.  In
general, if you experience other problems with your EtherExpress 16
in a PCI machine, please attempt to replace the card before reporting
the problem to Microsoft.

If you have one of these video cards, contact your vendor about 
getting a new video BIOS update.

* Diamond Speed Star PCI video card with BIOS version 1.01
* Diamond Viper PCI VGA Video Adapter
* Diamond Stealth video card, BIOS v1.03

Windows for Workgroup shares
----------------------------
When you upgrade from Windows for Workgroups, it will not upgrade the
folders/directories that you have shared.  You will have to recreate them.

Drive connections to other servers will be migrated to Windows 95.

Running Windows 95 off a server
-------------------------------
M8 allows you to run Windows over the network.  The beta Windows 95 Resource 
Kit contains complete instructions in for installing Windows in this 
environment (see chapter 4, "Server Based Setup for Windows 95").  

There are a few limitations in this release:

 The following configurations are supported:
   Booting from hard disk using:
    Client for Microsoft Networks
    Client for NetWare Networks
    Novell Workstation Shell 3.x (NETX)
    Novell Workstation Shell 4.x (VLM)
   Booting from a floppy disk using:
    Client for Microsoft Networks
    Client for NetWare Networks
   Booting from a remote boot server using:
    Client for NetWare Networks

 To use one of the Microsoft clients, your network card must have an
 NDIS2 (16 bit) *AND* and NDIS3 (32 bit) driver.

Known bugs:

 Shutdown does not get all the way to the final shutdown screen that says
 you can press CTRL+ALT+DEL to reboot.  This makes it appear that the 
 machine is hung.  When shutting down these machines, wait for a few 
 moments after disk activity has stopped, and then you may reboot or turn 
 off the machine.

 To boot from a remote boot server using the client for NetWare Networks, 
 there are a few extra steps to follow:

 1) Before running setup, edit the msbatch.inf on the server and add 
    the following line to the [Network] section:

    SaveSUBoot=1

 2) Run setup as usual.
 3) After running setup, go to the SUBOOT subdirectory of the home 
    directory.  
 4) Edit the win.bat and switch the "nwrpltrm" and "set comspec" lines.
    (The "set comspec" line should be first)
 5) Make a new boot image by going back to the home directory and running:

	  RPLIMAGE SUBOOT

    (The RPLIMAGE can be found in the same directory as the NETSETUP 
    program)
 6) Copy the new NET$DOS.SYS file to your \LOGIN directory.

 Near the end of setup, you will be prompted saying that setup cannot write
 to mapisvc.inf.  This is just a harmless error.   Just click Continue and 
 let setup finish. 

 Exchange clients (MSN, Exchange mail, Route 66, FAX, etc) do not work 
 on machines that boot over the net in this beta.

 If you encounter problems during first boot of an EISA machine, try renaming
 EISA.VXD on the server to some other name (like EISA.BAK).  

 Always run SETUP from the root of the directory that NETSETUP creates.  Do 
 not run the SETUP program in the SUWIN directory.

TCP/IP & System Pauses
----------------------
If you are using TCP/IP for WAN connections but it is bound to both LAN and PPP
adapter but no DHCP server is present on the LAN, your system may pause for a
couple of seconds every once in a while. To avoid this, unbind TCP/IP from your
LAN adapter by bringing up properties of LAN adapter in the Net control panel
and unchecking TCP/IP in the bindings property sheet.


Third Party Networks
--------------------
Windows 95 detects certain real-mode networks at installation time and installs
over them, leaving them running.  You must be running your real-mode network
when you run setup.  Windows 95 does not support installation of a real-mode 
network after setup, unless you have a Windows 95 specific .INF file from your 
network vendor.  Windows 95 does not include network component files for networks 
other than Microsoft networks.  You must already have the files for the network.  

PC-NFS
------
Windows 95 supports Versions 5.0 or greater of Sun PC-NFS.  If Sun PC-NFS
is installed using an NDIS 2 network adapter card or an ODI driver, then
Sun PC-NFS can be installed as an additional 16-bit network client along 
side 32-bit protected mode clients.  If you are using a Sun PC-NFS Lan Driver, 
Windows 95 can support PC-NFS as the primary network only.  Additional 
32-bit network providers are not possible in this case.

Banyan VINES 
------------
If Banyan drivers report that the VINES version is not the latest, edit the 
VINES.INI in the Windows directory so it contains the following lines:
[NEWREV]
dontcopy=1
vines.version=5.5x (x) USA      ; where x=your version
windows.version=3.95

DEC PATHWORKS
-------------
DEC PATHWORKS support involves running the Microsoft client over the
DECNet protocol.  To support this, Windows 95 requires some additional 
files and templates from DEC.  These files are shipped as the 
PATHWORKS for WFW 3.11 patch disk.  If you are running PATHWORKS and have 
not run the PATHWORKS for WFW 3.11 patch disk, you must first do so 
before installing Windows 95.  

If you use DLLNDIS.EXE, you must use a version dated 10/06/93 or later to
work with Windows 95.

Artisoft Lantastic
------------------
The Lantastic server cannot be run when Windows 95 is setting up.

There are known problems running MSCDEX and Lantastic.  If you experience
hanging problems or protection faults, remove MSCDEX.

Artisoft Lantastic, Beame and Whiteside BW-NFS 3.0
--------------------------------------------------
You cannot run any of these two networks along with a second network.  With
other supported third-party networks, you can run any
Windows 95 32-bit networking components at the same time.

Printing to network printer
---------------------------
Setting up for a printer that is shared via a 3rd party server may fail.
The workaround is to redirect lpt1: through a MS-DOS window (command prompt)
to the 3rd party share, then use printer setup for lpt1.  For example, if
a network printer is connected to "lpt1:" type:
"net use lpt1: \\servername\sharename" at a DOS command prompt (this command
depends on the network you are using; please consult the product documentation
to find out how to redirect a LPT port).  Then use printer setup in the Control 
Panel.  Alternatively, you can try selecting the printer from the printer folder,
choose "Map Printer Port" from the "File" menu, and select the redirection
for the dialog that is displayed.


Issues and Installation of MSDLC with Windows 95
------------------------------------------------
MS-DLC does not currently ship with Windows 95.  It is available to
customers via MSDL Microsoft Download Service, CompuServe and other
distribution methods as it was for WFW3.11.

Setup Issues:
To install the Real Mode MS-DLC stack, you need to have a copy of MSDLC.EXE
and NETDLC.INF.  These are the only files necessary and both can be found 
on CompuServe, or contact your beta support team or your local subsidiary 
as appropriate.
To install:
	a. After installing Windows 95, copy NETDLC.INF into the \WINDOWS\INF
	directory and copy MSDLC.EXE into the Windows directory.
	b. In the configuration tab of the net control panel click 
	Add/Protocol/Microsoft/Microsoft DLC then click OK.
	c. Restart machine and MS-DLC should now be installed
A minimum example of the AUTOEXEC.BAT with MS-DLC looks like this:
c:\windows\net initialize
c:\windows\msdlc.exe
c:\windows\net start

The net initialize command must come before the MSDLC.EXE line, which
must come before the net start command.

Upgrades:
* If after upgrading a machine that had MS-DLC installed, you encounter
problems, remove any NET INIT AND MSDLC.EXE commands from AUTOEXEC.BAT.  
Then repeat the install procedure above.

* If you install MS-DLC after installation of Windows 95, check to make sure
there is only one NET START command in AUTOEXEC.BAT before installing
MS-DLC.  
 
Install issue:
The default parameter settings for MS-DLC under the advanced properties
are configured for Token Ring connectivity.  You may have to modify the 
'swap' and 'usedix' parameters for use for ethernet networks. 
Consult the prior protocol.ini ms-dlc section for similar settings or 
consult the DXME0MOD.SYS line in CONFIG.SYS for the corresponding 
parameter settings.

If you receive the error message, "Protocol.ini. Keyword is not recognized"
when msdlc.exe executes, edit the PROTOCOL.INI and remove the lanabase 
entry under the [msdlc] section.

IBM's Lan Support Program:
IBM's real mode DLC protocol is called the IBM Lan Support Program.  It
uses drivers that load in CONFIG.SYS typically as follows:
	c:\lsp\DXMA0MOD.SYS
	c:\lsp\DXMC0MOD.SYS
(A token ring setup)

Windows 95 must be configured with NetWare ODI to use the LAN Support Program

If used with NetWare, the CONFIG.SYS is the same as above, but the AUTOEXEC.BAT
looks like the following:
	lsl
	lansup
	ipxodi
	netx (or vlm)

If you do not have this configuration in place, but are running DLC on token
ring, we recommend using the MS 32 bit client components of Windows 95 and replacing 
ipxodi and netx(or vlm).  Windows 95 will replace the two files with odihlp.exe.  
Example AUTOEXEC.BAT below:

lsl
lansup
odihlp.exe

If the IBM Lan Support Program is using the DXME0MOD.SYS driver in CONFIG.SYS,
it is then configured for its NDIS implementation.  See example below:
Sample CONFIG.SYS:
C:\LSP\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\LSP\
C:\LSP\ELNKII.DOS
C:\LSP\DXMA0MOD.SYS
C:\LSP\DXME0MOD.SYS

In this configuration, it is best to remove the drivers from the CONFIG.SYS
and configure Windows 95 to use the Microsoft DLC stack instead.

Novell NetWare Login Scripts
----------------------------
The Login Script Processor for the Microsoft Client for NetWare should 
correctly process all commands in your login scripts, except that you cannot 
load TSRs in these scripts. If you find that any line(s) in your login scripts 
are not being executed correctly, make sure to file a bug report, and include 
your login scripts in the report.

Microsoft TCP/IP Protocol
-------------------------
If Microsoft's TCP/IP is the only protocol you have loaded on your system, the
IP Address will not be added during Setup. If you have a DHCP server, just
open the Net Control Panel Applet and then close it; this will update the IP
Address.  Otherwise, open the Net Control Panel Applet, bring up properties
on TCP/IP and manually enter your IP Address.

On a clean install, to use DNS or LMHOSTS name resolution, make sure you have
DNS enabled in the network control panel.  Earlier Windows 95 versions (pre 337)
stored DNS information in the SYSTEM.INI file.  This version stores the info
in the registry.  When doing DNS lookups, the subsytem will check both the
registry and SYSTEM.INI for DNS information. A side effect of this is that
DNS lookups will be enabled even if the TCP/IP setup UI does not show any
DNS hosts or DNS disabled.  To fix this, delete the DNS section in your
SYSTEM.INI after copying the relevant info to the TCP/IP setup UI.

When upgrading a Windows For Workgroups PC with the Microsoft TCP/IP protocol, 
Windows 95 detects the TCP/IP stack and installs the Windows 95 version, but it 
will not preserve your WFW settings.  To restore the settings, open the TCP/IP 
property sheet from the Network Control panel.

Dial-Up Networking
------------------
Connecting to the Internet with Dial-Up Networking?  Then be sure to download
latest Inet.zip from your CompuServe forum, or contact your beta support 
team or your local subsidiary as appropriate.  It contains all
the latest instructions for smooth connections to Internet/PPP servers.

We have some reports of interoperability problems when connecting with
PPP accounts Internet Service Providers. These problems can be overcome
if you turn off IP header compression.  To do so, open the Dial-Up adapter
property sheet (from Network Control Panel) to the Advanced TAB, and set the
"Use IP Header Compression"  value to no.

User Profiles Over the Network
------------------------------
If you are using user profiles over a Windows NT or Novell NetWare network, 
and you choose to include Start Menu/Programs, Network Neighborhood, and/or 
Desktop Icons in your profile, then you must have Long File Name support on 
the server in order for these parts of the user profile to follow you around 
the network. 

Arcada Backup Exec network backup agent
---------------------------------------
In order to use the Arcada Backup Exec network backup agent included in 
Windows 95, you must have Arcada Backup Exec version 5.X.

Cheyenne ARCserve network backup agent
--------------------------------------
In order to use the Cheyenne ARCserve network backup agent included in 
Windows 95, you must have Cheyenne ARCserve version 5.01F. You may also use 
earlier versions of 5.01 if you obtain updated NLM's from Cheyenne Software.

Troubleshooting Networks
------------------------
Netcard Driver Problems
  Change the driver type of the card in control panel networks from
  enhanced mode(32bit and 16bit) NDIS to real mode 16bit NDIS driver. 
  If this fixes the problem please file a bug report indicating the
  model of the netcard and it's settings(irq, io, ram, eisa, pci,
  etc...) Also include what driver is showing up in netsetup exactly.

Browsing problems
  If you suspect browsing problems make sure that MS File and Print
  Sharing is installed in control panel, networks.  This is not
  installed by default, only on a upgrade that has it already
  installed.


WINDOWS 95 PEN SERVICES
=======================

Release notes for Windows 95 Pen Services

1) Installation of the Pen Services has been removed from the
base Windows 95 setup procedure.  The setup procedure below
assumes you have already installed Windows 95.  If your pen
hardware does not appear in the list below, please contact the
manufacturer for the appropriate Windows 95 pen driver before
proceeding.

  To install this beta of Windows 95 Pen Services:

a. From the Start menu select Settings, then Control Panel,
then Add/Remove Programs.
b. From the Add/Remove Programs Properties sheet, select the
Windows Setup tab, and click the Have Disk button. Browse
until you can select the PENWIN.INF file and click OK.  The
PENWIN.INF should be found in the \PEN directory on your 
installation CD.
c. In the Have Disk dialog optional components list box, check
the box next to "Pen Services for Windows 95" and then click 
Install.
d. When the Add/Remove Programs Properties sheet is
redisplayed, click OK. When you are prompted to restart your
computer, click Yes.
e. After Windows 95 restarts, the Pen Driver Configuration
dialog will appear. The five digitizers supported by the sample
pen driver you have just installed are displayed:
     - Wacom Technologies Digitizer Model SD-510C
     - Wacom Technologies Digitizer Model HD-648A
     - Wacom Technologies Digitizer Model UD-0608-R
     - Grid 2260
     - Compaq Concerto
Select the digitizer you are using from the list and, if
necessary, select a COM port and whether or not your stylus is
pressure-sensitive. Then click OK.
f. When you are prompted to exit and restart your computer,
use the Start menu to restart Windows 95 instead of turning
off the machine or using Ctl-Alt-Del.  This will allow Windows
95 to finish loading properly.  Do not try to use the pen in
this intermediate stage since the pen driver will not yet be
configured.

2) Some video driver and video resolution combinations have
not been tested for compatibility with the Pen Services inking
scheme.  Please report any inking problems found.

