Before specifying my question, I'd just like to specify that I'm the guy thats tried everything to load Win95 onto both my 486-33 laptop and 486-100 desktop. On both machines (with 2 completely different sets of disk) I have had a hangup on disk3 where the install wants to know the type of install I want (ie typical, custom, etc). Now here is my question on an idea I have to get Win95 working (since I really don't have the cash to replace my current computers and really want to replace my Win3.1 OS). My laptop is a Toshiba T1910 486-33 with 20M ram and 200M drive running on BIOS 2.4 dated 07/12/94. About 6 months ago I bought a 800M Toshiba laptop hardrrive already loaded with Win95. I though it would work perfectly since it was the same size/shape and made from Toshiba too. I took apart my laptop and replaced the harddrives. Unfortunately, when I booted the laptop it just would freeze after a few seconds. So I put the old harddrive back in and everything was back to normal. I went to my local PC shop and they told me the BIOS on my laptop can not handle the bigger hardrive, though for about $100 they could make it work in my laptop. I believe they said they could replace my BIOS. Although I know very much about computer software, I really don't know much about BIOS. Is this something I can do from home. Also, whether I do it or have the shop do it, will the Win95 loaded on the 800M work. I'd think so, although I would expect a few funny messages. Though since I have the disks, I'd think I should be able to make the load work with my system (as long as Windows won't ask for disk3). Please let me know if this idea is bad - and even if it probably won't work, can someone explain whether the BIOS update is possible from home. Thanks

I have looked into this situation recently, and if your BIOS can be software-upgraded (flashed), you can find out at the Toshiba site by doing a search using the BIOS model number. They should have firmware upgrade information, too, if the mainboard will support it. Good luck!

Unfortunately, if you don't know anything about BIOS, trying to do it from home is probably not a good idea. I'm assuming the reason for replacing the hard drive is because your computer doesn't have enough space to accommodate WIN95. I see your predicament. Wanting to upgrade and not having the money for a new computer. Tip: When you do get enough money for a new computer think about a manufacturer like Dell or Gateway or someone like that. That way if you have a problem they have to fix it. And they come to you. I have a computer that's 4 months old. And already my monitor is making a ticking noise like it needs a valve job. Fortunately, they are sending me a new one. But I'm curious as to why I'm having this problem on a computer that is so new. Sorry, I couldn't be of more help for your problem.

Try disabling BIOS virus protection.