Article: Q138023
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
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SYMPTOMS
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When you open Control Panel in Windows 95, you may see some of the Control Panel
icons from Windows 3.x.
CAUSE
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This behavior occurs if the Main.cpl file from Windows 3.x is present in the
Windows\System folder.
RESOLUTION
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Move, delete, or rename the Main.cpl file in the Windows\System folder. After
you do so, extract a new copy of the Main.cpl file from your original Windows 95
disks or CD-ROM.
For information about using the Extract tool, please see the following article in
the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q129605 How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files
MORE INFORMATION
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The Windows 95 Main.cpl file can be overwritten by a 16-bit Windows-based
program, or by restoring an old backup that includes Windows 3.x files.
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Keywords : win95
Technology : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version : 95
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