Designing animated cursors by using Animated Cursor Editor
ANIEDIT.EXE: Designing animated cursors by using Animated Cursor Editor

Use this software to create or change animated cursors for use with Windows 95. The Animated Cursor Editor works with the Image Editor, which you can use the Image Editor to create cursors, bitmaps, and icons.

To run the Animated Cursor Editor, double-click ANIEDIT.EXE in Windows Explorer.

For more information, click the Help menu in Image Editor.


Creating setup script files by using Batch Setup
BATCH.EXE: Creating setup script files by using Batch Setup

Use this software to create setup script files for Windows 95, making it easier and faster to install Windows 95 on multiple computers.

To run Batch Setup, double-click BATCH.EXE in Windows Explorer.

For more information, click the Help menu in Batch Setup. See also the BATCH.TXT file.


Changing the code page by using CHANGECP.EXE
CHANGECP.EXE: Changing the code page

Use this software to change character sets (code pages) if your site uses a character set other than the default. If your MS-DOS–based programs do not display properly after Windows 95 is installed—specifically, if the wrong fonts or characters appear as you type—then you need to use a different code page.

To run the Change Code Page utility, double-click CHANGECP.EXE in Windows Explorer.

For more information about CHANGECP.EXE, click here.


Adding features by using the INF Installer
INFINST.EXE: Adding software to source files by using the INF Installer

Use this software to install additional software, including Windows 95 INF files and related files, with the Windows 95 source files on a network server.

Note

Before you can use INF Installer, you must use Server-based Setup to install the Windows 95 source files in a shared network directory.

To run the INF Installer utility, double-click INFINST.EXE in Windows Explorer.

For more information about INF Installer, click here.

For more information about Server-based Setup, click here.


Changing the screen area by using Quick Resolution Changer
QUICKRES.EXE: Changing the screen area by using Quick Resolution Changer

Use this software to change the visible screen area without restarting Windows. Click the Quick Resolution Changer icon on the taskbar to set the screen area.

To run the Quick Resolution Changer, double-click QUICKRES.EXE in Windows Explorer.


Finding information quickly in the Windows 95 Resource Kit
WIN95RK.HLP: Finding information quickly in the Windows 95 Resource Kit

Use this help file to find information quickly by searching an online version of the Windows 95 Resource Kit.

To view the Windows 95 Resource Kit, click here.


Viewing the network and system management features in Windows 95
TOUR4A.HLP: Viewing the network and system management features

Use this help file to view a summary of the network and systeme management features provided in Windows 95, as described in the Windows 95 Resource Kit.

To run the Windows 95 Administrators tour, double-click TOUR4ADM.HLP in Windows Explorer.


If you've used the Apple Macintosh before
MACUSERS.HLP: If you've used the Apple Macintosh before

Use this help file to become more familiar with the Windows 95 interface by reading the MACUSERS.HLP file.

To run this help file, double-click MACUSERS.HLP in Windows Explorer.

For more information, click here.


Backing up the registry by using Configuration Backup
CFGBACK.EXE: Backing up the Registry by using Configuration Backup

Use this software to create a backup copy of a computer's Registry files.

To run the Configuration Backup utility, double-click CFGBACK.EXE in Windows Explorer.

Tip

Configuration Backup backs up only the Registry. To back up other configuration files, such as CONFIG.SYS, use the Emergency Recovery Utility.

For more information about backing up the Registry, click here.

For more information about the Emergency Recovery Utility, click here.


Fixing printer problems by using the Extended Print troubleshooter
EPTS.EXE: Fixing printer problems by using the Extended Print Troubleshooter

Use this software to identify and solve printer problems.

To run the Extended Print Troubleshooter, double-click EPTS.EXE in Windows Explorer.


Configuring adapters with Windows 95 Adapter Card Setup Help
ADAPTER.HLP: Configure adapters with Windows 95 Adapter Card Setup Help

Use this help file to configure network, SCSI , and sound adapters for Windows 95. It provides information on how to set many of the most commonly used cards.

To use Adapter Card Setup Help, double-click ADAPTER.HLP in Windows Explorer


Backing up configuration files by using the Emergency Recovery Utility
ERU.EXE: Backing up configuration files by using the Emergency Recovery Utility

Use this software to back up important files on a computer; for example, CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT, SYSTEM.DAT, IO.SYS, AND COMMAND.COM.

To run the Emergency Recovery utility, double-click ERU.EXE in Windows Explorer.

Tip

The Emergency Recovery Utility does not back up the Registry. To back up the Registry, use Configuration Backup.

For information about Configuration Backup, click here.


Viewing log files by using Log Viewer
LOGVIEW.EXE: Viewing log files by using Log Viewer

Use this software to display the most recent copies of these log files created by Windows 95 for troubleshooting:

BOOTLOG.TXT
DETLOG.TXT
NETLOG.TXT
SETUPLOG.TXT
SCANDISK.LOG
NDISLOG.TXT

To run the Log Viewer utility, double-click LOGVIEW.EXE in Windows Explorer.

For more information about the Windows 95 log files, click here.


Planning the upgrade process by using DEPLOY.MPT
Deployment Project Files: Planning the upgrade process

Use this software to view and edit a sample schedule file (DEPLOY.MPT) that summarizes the steps described in the "Deployment Planning Guide" of the Windows 95 Resource Kit.

Tip

DEPLOY.MPT is a Microsoft Project file. If Microsoft Project is not already installed on your computer, run the setup utility provided so that you can start Microsoft Project and open this file. For instructions, see DEPLOY.TXT in the DEPLOY folder.

For more information about planning to upgrade your site to Windows 95, click here.


Installing fonts needed to emulate Minitel with HyperTerminal
Minitel TTF Files: Installing Fonts Needed to Emulate Minitel with HyperTerminal

Use this software to provide the graphic characters that HyperTerminal needs to run the Minitel service. Arial Alternative is the only font that contains those graphic characters.

To install the Arial Alternative font files, use the Fonts icon in Control Panel.

For more information, click the Help menu in HyperTerminal.


Sample policies for Windows 95 networks

These sample files are provided to give you ideas for creating and customizing policy files for managing Windows 95 on client computers.

MAXIMUM.POL contains suggested policies for maximum network and desktop security.

STANDARD.POL contains suggested policies for moderate network and desktop security.

SAMPL1.ADM shows definitions of all custom controls that can be defined in .ADM files.

For more information about system policies, click here.


Sample setup scripts for Windows 95

These sample files are provided to show how to create custom setup scripts for Windows 05.

AUTOMATE.INF defines everything required for automatic setup except the user's name. It also installs Windows 95 Accessibility features, and can be used to customize other aspects of Windows 95 Setup.

DEFAULT.INF allows user input during Windows 95 Setup, but proposes a series of alternate defaults.

INIPREP.INF describes methods of removing and replacing settings in INF files.

MINBATCH.INF contains the minimum script required for automatic installation when upgrading from earlier versions of Windows.

MSNET.INF contains a script for installing and configuring components for Microsoft networking.

NWNET.INF contains a script for installing and configuring the Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks and related networking components.

REGIONAL.INF contains a script for configuring locale, selected keyboard, and multilanguage preferences.

USERPROF.INF contains a script for installing and configuring user profiles, remote administration of the Registry, and group policies.

For more information about Windows 95 setup scripts, click here.


Keeping track of shortcuts by using SHORTCUT.EXE
SHORTCUT.EXE: Keeping track of shortcuts

Use this software to maintain Windows 96 shortcuts on your computer.

For more information, go to the folder in which SHORTCUT.EXE is installed, and then type shortcut /? at the command prompt.

To run the Shortcut utility, double-click SHORTCUT.EXE in Windows 95.


Getting a head start with Windows 95 by using sample files

Use this software to: Provide sample policy files and setup scripts, and a sample checklist to help you set up Windows 95 at your site. Use System Policy Editor to edit the sample policy files, and INF Installer to integrate INF (and related) files into an installation if you are installing Windows 95 on a network server.

Where to find it: Windows 95 Resource Kit utilities

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