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TP 770 - Error Message: Cannot find Deltemp.com when re-installing Windows 95

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SYMPTOM:
When attempting to reinstall Windows 95 from "C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS" on a ThinkPad 770, you may get an error message saying:
"Cannot open file DELTEMP.COM. Cannot create temporary directory. Rerun setup without any options."

WORKAROUND:
1.) Copy DELTEMP.COM from the COMPANION CD, (not the RECOVERY CD). This CD is located inside of the shrink-wrapped Windows 95 manual.
or
2.) Use the Recovery CD supplied with the system to reload Windows 95

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Windows 95

Date Created

13-04-98

Last Updated

06-08-98

Revision Date

04-08-99

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 770

Machine Type

9548, 9549

Model

various

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