Installing Microsoft Windows 95 on Your Aptiva Computer
 
Thank you for buying an IBM Aptiva PC.  Now that Microsoft** Windows** 95 has been released, we are able to send this Aptiva Windows
95 Upgrade Kit to you so that you can install Windows 95 on your IBM Aptiva computer.  Windows 95 will replace your current operating
 system.  If your computer has OS/2 Warp, be sure to read step 3 carefully.
You will need at least 10 MB of free space on the hard disk and 4 MB of memory to install Windows 95.  We recommend at least 8 MB of
memory to enhance Windows 95 performance.  If your computer has less than 8 MB, check with your retailer to purchase additional memor
y.  (To determine how much memory is in your computer, click on the Custom Tools icon.  Then click on System Information.)
Follow these five steps to start using Windows 95 on your computer:
 
 1. Back up system files and any files or software that you have added to your system.
 a. Double-click on Custom Tools, then click on Backup/Restore.
 b. Click on Backup, then follow the instructions on the screen.
 
 2. Learn about the changes for Windows
Before you install Windows 95 on your Aptiva computer, review this list of key changes:
Windows 3.1 program groups will be called "folders" in Windows 95.  Th   e folders will not be open on the desktop when you start Win
dows 95.
   To start programs in Windows 95, click on the Start button in the bottom left corner of the desktop.
   The Windows 3.1 Personal Desktop program on some models will not work in Windows 95.   To set up different configurations for diff
erent users, use the Passwords program in the Windows 95 Control Panel.
   Windows 95 comes with an AutoPlay feature that allows you to insert a CD in the CD-ROM drive and have it play automatically.  Your
 system can automatically enter low power states, such as Standby or Auto Power Off.  If you enable AutoPlay, your system can no long
er enter low power states.
   For models that have the IBM Information Superhighway program, the Internet Connection will not work in Windows 95.  To access the
 Internet, use the online services.
   For models that have the FaxWorks Voice program, some of the Call Center features will not work in Windows 95.  You can obtain a f
ree FaxWorks Voice update from the IBM PC Company Bulletin Board.
   If your computer has the Display Select programing Custom Tools, it will not work in Windows 95.  To set up your display, start th
e Windows 95 Control Panel and double-click on Display.
   Backup programs for Windows 3.1, like the Backup/Restore program in Custom Tools, will not back up files correctly in Windows 95.
 We recommend that you purchase a backup program for Windows 95.
   On some models, the Virus Checking program in Custom Tools will not work in Windows 95.  We recommend that you purchase a virus ch
ecking program for Windows 95.
   Other Microsoft Windows 3.1 programs that you may have added, like screen savers or games, may not work in Windows 95.  If you nee
d additional help with Windows 3.1 programs, please contact the company that produced the program.
 
 3. Learn about the changes for OS/2 Warp
Some Aptiva models come with the OS/2 Warp operating system.  OS/2 Warp and Windows 95 are not compatible operating systems.  If your
 computer has OS/2 Warp, the Windows 95 install program will remove OS/2 system files and directories.
Important:
 If you have any personal files in the OS/2 directories, you should create a directory and move the files to the new  directory befor
e you install Windows 95.
Before you install Windows 95, your computer must be set to boot Windows.  If your computer is currently set to boot OS/2, you must c
hange the boot setting before you install Windows 95.  To change the boot setting, double-click on the Reboot to DOS/Windows icon, th
en click on Continue from the Start DOS window.
 
 4. Run the install program
The installation process will take approximately an hour.  The install program will ask you several questions, so it is important tha
t you set aside enough time to complete the process.
 To run the Windows 95 installation program:
 a. Insert the IBM Aptiva Windows 95 Install diskette into drive A:
 b. Turn on the computer.  (If Rapid Resume is enabled, the computer will start the operating system.  Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete at t
he same time to start the computer from the diskette.)
 c. Select 1 = Install Windows 95 from the menu.
 d. Follow the instructions on your screen to continue installing Windows 95.
 
 5. Start using Windows 95
To learn how to start programs and work with windows, take the Windows 95 Tour that is displayed on your Windows 95 screen.  If you n
eed help while you are using Windows 95, click on the Start button in the bottom left corner of the desktop, then click on Help.
Save the Windows 95 Install diskette and CD-ROM(s) that you received with this upgrade kit.  You can use the Windows 95 Install diske
tte to remove Windows 95 or recover your original Aptiva software.  If your computer came with OS/2 Warp, save the Aptiva Recovery di
skettes in case you need to recover the original Aptiva software.
Getting Additional Help
To find the information you need, refer to Introducing Microsoft Windows 95 that came with this upgrade kit.
If you need support for installing Windows 95, you may call IBM HelpWare at
1-800-765-4747.
If you need support after you have installed Windows 95, you may:
 
 1. Use our online and fax services.  Information, assistance from IBM, and diskette images are available on these services:	
   IBM Club* on the PRODIDY** service
   IBM Connection* on America Online**
   IBM Online Forum on CompuServe**
   IBM PC Company Bulletin Board Service (BBS) at (919) 517-0001
   IBM Aptiva-PS/1 BBS at (919) 248-3540
   Internet at http://www.pc.ibm.com
   Fax at (919) 248-3170
 
For more information and sign-on instructions, look in the Aptiva folder(s) that came with your Aptiva PC.
The Answer Bank contains answers to frequently asked questions about your Aptiva computer.  The Answer Bank is available on PRODIGY,
America Online, and the Internet.
Info Exchange allows users to share information and post questions and answers.  IBM experts read Info Exchange to make sure all ques
tions receive a response.  Info Exchange is available on PRODIGY and America Online.
 
 2. Call IBM HelpWare to speak with an IBM representative.  There is a $35 charge for each call.  This Windows 95 support includes, b
ut is not limited to, problem determination and how-to questions.
 
 3. Mail questions, comments, and suggestions to:
 
IBM HelpCenter - Aptiva PC
3039 Cornwallis Rd.
8U6A / 201
Research Triangle Park, NC  27709-2195
