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How do I do a in place upgrade of dos to Windows 11? (self.shittyadmin)
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[–] [email protected] 29 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)
  • Acquire a boxset for Windows 95 from your local Microsoft partner
  • BACK UP YOUR DATA!
  • Follow the installation instructions printed on your Setup floppy (WARNING: Don't use the Boot floppy or you'll lose your data!)

For reference:

  • Once you've installed all 13 floppy disks, reboot.

  • Connect your modem, dial into your phone line, and point Internet Explorer to http://v2.windowsupdaterestored.com/ to check for updates and install all of them.

  • (Microsoft's own website for Windows 95 updates is currently experiencing some temporary downtime.)

  • From this point on, you can do in-place-upgrades through the versions by following each Windows version's installation instructions.

  • If you run into hardware compatibility issues, contact your hardware vendor for up-to-date drivers.

  • IMPORTANT: Make sure you own a valid license for each version of the Microsoft Windows operating system before you install!