Let's Start at the Very Beginning
When You Turn the Computer on the First Time…
Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer
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Create Windows 95 Diskettes
The Microsoft Create System Disks program creates program dis-
kettes for the Windows 95 operating system. To run this program,
choose Next when prompted during the initial startup procedure.
If you don’t want to take time to make these diskettes now, click
Cancel. When you’re ready to make these diskettes, refer to “Run-
ning Microsoft Create System Disks” on page 34.
You must create your own set of Microsoft Windows 95 dis-
kettes. If your hard disk ever crashes, you’ll need the diskettes
to reinstall Windows 95 on your system. If this occurs and
you haven’t made these diskettes, you will have to buy a new
copy of Microsoft Windows 95.
Complete the Initial Startup Procedure
After you’ve finished making Windows 95 diskettes, Windows 95
completes its setup procedure and displays the Welcome to Win-
dows 95 screen. This screen provides the following options:
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The Windows 95 Tour gives you a brief overview of
Windows 95. For a more complete introduction, see “Getting
to Know the Desktop” on page 41.
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Select What’s New for answers to common questions about
Windows 95.
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Online Registration lets you register Windows 95 with
Microsoft
®
. This works only if you already have a modem
installed.
Once you’ve finished looking at any or all of the above options,
choose Close to finish the initial startup procedure and open
Windows 95.
