Can you tell me or give me a link to a step-by-step guide on how to upgrade your PC from Windows 3.11 to 95?

Question

I've got an old computer downstairs and I'm ready to upgrade. Even though 95 is kind of old, it's new for me! Thanks.

Answer 1

Step 1: Run the Setup program on the Windows 95 CD.

Step 2: Read the on-screen instructions

Step 3: Consider all the answers you've seen here carefully.



Despite the similar interfaces between the versions of Windows, Windows 95 was the last time the old DOS file-system was used. That means that very few of the software packages available now will run on it and any software you still have for Windows for Workgroups will probably run in a protected mode that will be no improvement on the performance you're getting now. Whoever suggested getting Windows 98 or 98SE had the best idea (assuming you're determined to hang onto your current PC).



And one last thing, the installation of Windows will probably involve destroying all the data currently on your hard drive, so - BACKUP EVERYHING YOU WANT TO KEEP.

Answer 2

Windows 3.11 is a DOS application. It is not an Operation System like 95/98/XP.



You probably are working with a computer with the 386 or 486 system. You are also probably working with SIMM RAM. SIMM RAM is very hard to locate, and you may only be able to upgrade your SIMM RAM up to 64 MB max. Both Windows 95 and 98 need a bit more RAM to run efficiently than the Windows 3.11. You are also running DOS 6.x or less. If you need to go back to 3.11, you will not be able to unless you have DOS to reload.



Also, your Windows 95 may be Floppy Disk. It is rare to find the 95 that came on the CD, but it will have some of the updates needed to stablize Windows 95.



What you do is to save to a Floppy disk ALL files, pictures and other personal information you don't want to lose.



Insert the startup disk for Windows 95 and follow the directions.



I would advise you to get Windows 98SE. It is similar to Windows 95, but much more stable. Basically, Windows 98SE is Windows 95 with all the updates needed to fix Windows 95. And, they both can work on the same types of PC's.



As mentioned.... Windows 3.x, 95, 98 and NT are no longer supported by Microsoft. If you get virus and Trojan problems with these OSes, you will not be able to get fixes to the problems.

Answer 3

Ummm...



I don't believe win95 had an upgrade version.



Your best bet would be to just do a fresh install of windows 95. Instructions on how do do so are included with the win95 disk.



I can guarantee you that installing windows 95 will be more of a hassle than you are looking for. For each piece of hardware in the computer, you will need to find a software driver for it. Since windows 95 is so old, along with the hardware in your PC, you will probably not be able to find the drivers for those devices.





Edit: Oh, see when someone says "Upgrade" in regards to an operating system, it means to take the exisiting data and simply upgrade files keeping the original OS data intact.



"Reinstall" is what you want to say. That means a format and fresh install of windows.



In regards to the "super great help" comment, you wanted our help, we gave you our suggestions. If you are not happy with it, then go do it yourself.

Answer 4

If you have Win95 you can just install it, I don't know if it upgraded. As someone else mentioned, you use Win95 with any of todays software so why do you want to upgrade. You might as well keep the old program if you are not interested in buying a new system (which you can get for about 400 dollars from dell).

Answer 5

Windows 3.11 and Windows 95, 98 are no longer supported sorry. You are wasting your time upgrading Windows 3.11. recycle the computer and go spend the $300 and get a nice new one.

Answer 6

i dont think u can do that in my knowledge