Vlad,
First, I did just that, reinstalled just the OS in the same directory. It got even uglier. The CD-ROM drive now wasn't accessible, network access was gone, and got INETSW95 illegal DLL call or something similar even before the desktop screen ever comes up! Finally, I just decided to reinstall the OS in another directory which, like the installation said, deleted most of my apps automatically while installing in another directory. Now I have a beautiful Windows 95 desktop with nothing on it! Ah well, time to start reinstalling all the apps (I don't even know all the stuff the original setup had!!!!!). It's going to be a long Monday when I get back to the office.

Thanks anyway.
John.

>Start the install from the CD. It will ask you if you want a new install or an update/upgrade. Chose the upgrade and everything should be fine.
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>Vlad
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>>My programs are starting to crash left and right. Looks like time to reinstall Windows 95. Since I've never reinstalled Windows 95, can anyone tell me the "right" way to do it?
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>>Specifically:
>>Q1. Can I just reinstall Windows 95 without loosing my current configuration?
>>Q2. If no for Q1, should I, just in case, install it in another directory?
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>>I have dozens of programs I've installed since I originally set this machine up and reinstalling all the programs seems like a lot of work. Is there anyway to avoid this time consuming chore???
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>>TIA
>>John.