Win95 and Y2K

The Windows 95 Y2K Update

There were actually several different releases of Windows 95. Fortunately, Microsoft has released an update file that will work on all the different versions.

You can download the update file by clicking on this link.

The download page also has important information and a link to download detailed installation instructions. You will probably want to read both of those before running the update.

Note: The update is provided by Microsoft, not StarNet. StarNet support cannot assist you with installing the update.

Determining the Version

If you want to view the Microsoft compliance summary for Windows 95, you need to know what version you are using.

To find out what version you are using, follow the steps below:

1. Double click on the My Computer icon on the desktop.

2. Double click on the Control Panels folder.

3. Double click on the System control panel.

4. In the General tab is a section headed System. Compare what is listed for version number against the table below.

Version Number	Version of Windows
4.00.950	Windows 95
4.00.950A	Win95 with Service Pack 1
4.00.950B	Service Release 2 (OSR2)
4.00.950C	Service Release 2.5 (OSR2.5)

Direct Links

The following links will take you to Microsoft's pages concerning Windows 95 and/or the Y2K issue:

Windows 95 Y2K Updater

Windows 95 (original retail version)
Windows 95 w/ Service Pack 1
Windows 95 OSR 2.*
(all OSR 2 versions are the same for Y2K purposes)