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Setting up windows without any input devices

Setting up windows without any input devices

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CraftCrazyBoy
Junior Member
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04-15-2016, 10:47 AM
#1
I recently acquired a Legend 1155 and after many tests, I suspect the floppy controller could be faulty. This means I need to run Windows without any input method, which isn't straightforward. I'm curious about installing Windows 95 from another machine and swapping the drive. Although it might function, the system would likely try to install drivers for devices it detects on the Legend 1155 but wouldn't be able to reach the Windows 95 CD or floppies. Would it be possible to transfer all the content from the 95 disks onto the new drive and have it search for drivers in a C directory? Could that work?
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CraftCrazyBoy
04-15-2016, 10:47 AM #1

I recently acquired a Legend 1155 and after many tests, I suspect the floppy controller could be faulty. This means I need to run Windows without any input method, which isn't straightforward. I'm curious about installing Windows 95 from another machine and swapping the drive. Although it might function, the system would likely try to install drivers for devices it detects on the Legend 1155 but wouldn't be able to reach the Windows 95 CD or floppies. Would it be possible to transfer all the content from the 95 disks onto the new drive and have it search for drivers in a C directory? Could that work?

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Petzku1618
Member
181
04-15-2016, 12:25 PM
#2
It seems there might be some confusion here. A broken floppy controller is related to a specific type of input device, typically used for gaming or media playback. It doesn't directly connect to general input devices like keyboards or mice. Clarifying the context would help explain the connection better.
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Petzku1618
04-15-2016, 12:25 PM #2

It seems there might be some confusion here. A broken floppy controller is related to a specific type of input device, typically used for gaming or media playback. It doesn't directly connect to general input devices like keyboards or mice. Clarifying the context would help explain the connection better.

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epicderpyface
Member
137
04-16-2016, 06:02 PM
#3
The disk is the sole method for transmitting data into the device
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epicderpyface
04-16-2016, 06:02 PM #3

The disk is the sole method for transmitting data into the device

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iJedi007
Member
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04-17-2016, 11:18 AM
#4
We're discussing storage devices. Input devices include the mouse and keyboard. Would you like to exclude CDROM or USB flash drives?
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iJedi007
04-17-2016, 11:18 AM #4

We're discussing storage devices. Input devices include the mouse and keyboard. Would you like to exclude CDROM or USB flash drives?

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ZzeoTexX
Member
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05-08-2016, 09:03 PM
#5
Input devices are tools that don<|pad|> a course doesn't use. You're around 3 or 4 years away. Lol
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ZzeoTexX
05-08-2016, 09:03 PM #5

Input devices are tools that don<|pad|> a course doesn't use. You're around 3 or 4 years away. Lol

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allnaday
Junior Member
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05-11-2016, 01:15 PM
#6
It seems you believe using partition cloning tools to duplicate the existing 95 HDD onto the target drive should be feasible. You mentioned trying it on an XP system and it functioned, though you noted challenges with older Windows versions.
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allnaday
05-11-2016, 01:15 PM #6

It seems you believe using partition cloning tools to duplicate the existing 95 HDD onto the target drive should be feasible. You mentioned trying it on an XP system and it functioned, though you noted challenges with older Windows versions.

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Night_Wave_
Junior Member
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05-11-2016, 09:07 PM
#7
We are discussing the article from Ancient Electronics dated September 4, 2013. It mentions "Legend 1155," which is unrelated to the topic at hand. The context refers to Windows95, highlighting its limitations in modern OS installation and management.
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Night_Wave_
05-11-2016, 09:07 PM #7

We are discussing the article from Ancient Electronics dated September 4, 2013. It mentions "Legend 1155," which is unrelated to the topic at hand. The context refers to Windows95, highlighting its limitations in modern OS installation and management.

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Rullee
Member
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05-11-2016, 10:44 PM
#8
Also keep this in mind: Windows needs specific drivers for the exact machine, which might not be available on the installation CD or could be outdated. Fixing the floppy drive and searching online for older drivers would help. Basic operations should still function, though you might run into limited color support—possibly only 4-bit graphics like EGA. If possible, a standard 640x480x256 color VGA setup could work. You’ll likely need a method for transferring files or figuring out what to do if you can’t access the computer otherwise. In simple terms, Windows adds extra complexity beyond just playing games.
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Rullee
05-11-2016, 10:44 PM #8

Also keep this in mind: Windows needs specific drivers for the exact machine, which might not be available on the installation CD or could be outdated. Fixing the floppy drive and searching online for older drivers would help. Basic operations should still function, though you might run into limited color support—possibly only 4-bit graphics like EGA. If possible, a standard 640x480x256 color VGA setup could work. You’ll likely need a method for transferring files or figuring out what to do if you can’t access the computer otherwise. In simple terms, Windows adds extra complexity beyond just playing games.

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Opticface
Junior Member
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05-11-2016, 11:44 PM
#9
Do you have experience creating DOS disks, including floppy and HD formats?
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Opticface
05-11-2016, 11:44 PM #9

Do you have experience creating DOS disks, including floppy and HD formats?

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05-28-2016, 02:41 PM
#10
Based on my understanding of 9x systems, I can tackle the problem on my own.
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BlueBerryDylan
05-28-2016, 02:41 PM #10

Based on my understanding of 9x systems, I can tackle the problem on my own.

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