Can you repair Windows 95 or does it require a new install?

[jonmyk]

I have a furniture manufacturer that has a router with a win95 box controlling it. I had the unit connected to the network but they decided to move the machine. The "self-proclaimed" computer genius maintenance man tried to reconnect it but had the cord in the wrong NIC so he deleted/removed/uninstalled all network connections. I'm able to reinstall the NIC but the TCP/IP Internet Connection is gone under Network Connections and requires the Win95 disks to reinstall.

Will the setup disk only do an initial installation or will it give me an option to repair the current installation?

"The only problem with common sense is that it's not that common

 

[rclarke250]

check here on destructive and non destructive install.

http://www.hildrum.com/re_install_win95.htm

 

[BadBigBen]

>> that has a router with a win95 box controlling it.

ouch! Way past time to upgrade... If I was you, I would take this opportunity to talk to management, about upgrading the router and other parts of the network (that need it)...

Ben
"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."
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[jonmyk]

Sorry I should have been more clear... The overall data network is fine with the oldest box being a XP machine. The Win95 box is the control for a woodworking router and the software program used to set it up is based in Win95. They are currently looking for proper SW to upgrade but haven't had much luck finding something compatible that won't require rewriting all of the 100 some forms the use the router for when making furniture.

"The only problem with common sense is that it's not that common

 

[BadBigBen]

OK, now it is clear...

perhaps if you could list the software, etc. used we could be of assistance in finding a replacement. I am sure there are others here that may have the knowledge or have had to deal with the same or similar, or could assist in researching...

Ben
"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."
How to ask a question, when posting them to a professional forum.
Only ask questions with yes/no answers if you want "yes" or "no"

 

[edfair]

Understand only too well the issue of not having software to upgrade. I spent 8 years supporting industrial laundry equipment with 95 and no documentation on the program or settings. Ethernet would have been a plus over the 232/current loop that mine used.

Your TCPIP will come off the setup disk when you add the protocol to the network settings.

Ed Fair
Give the wrong symptoms, get the wrong solutions.

 

[dialtonebone]

I'm seconding edfair -- I'd imagine that you should be able to install the TCP/IP protocol off the setup disk(s) for Win95. It's added just like you would add netware or any other special services.


Have you tried running this software with Windows 7/compatibility mode? I've seen it do some impressive things so far.