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19.Device Contention when trying to
use a Modem Occasionally, when trying to use your modem, you might
get the following errors: Another program is using the selected
Telephony device. Try again after the other program completes.
or
Cannot initialize port
The state of Windows 95 device contention is
determined by the value for the "COM n AutoAssign=x"
setting in the [386Enh] section of the System.ini file,
where n is the number of the serial port and x is a value from
-1 to 1000.
The default setting in Windows 95 is -1. This
setting causes Windows 95 to not release a serial port previously
used
by a non-Windows-based program.
If you need hot-swapping capability between an
MS-DOS-based communications program and a Windows-based communication
program,
add the following entry to the [386Enh] section of the System.ini
file:
Com n AutoAssign=0
20.Unable to Browse the Network If you do not have a logon password, Windows95 might
have problems when you try and browse the network.
Try the following steps to solve the problem. Start REGEDIT
Go to Hkey_Local_Machine \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ Current_version
\ Network \ Real mode net
Delete the line that says AUTOLOGON=0
Save the changes and reboot the system
21.Auto-Dialing for 32-bit Internet Applications If your 32-bit Internet applications do not automatically
invoke your
Windows 95 Dialer, here is a way I found to enable this feature.
First, bring up an internet application such as Netscape or Internet
Explorer.
Next, manually dial into your internet provider by double-clicking
your connection icon.
Once connected, go to the Control Panel and double-click on the
Internet icon.
Once the window open, uncheck the checkbox titled "Dial whenever
an Internet Connection is needed".
Click the check box again and make sure there is a check in the
checkbox.
Next, click the APPLY button.
Finally , click the OK button.
Once you do this, close your internet application and disconnect
from your internet provider.
Re-start your Internet application and the Windows 95 dialer should
start up.
NOTE: From my experience, all Internet applications will be effected
and will automatically start the Windows 95 dialer.
Computer Basics – Beginner Guide (2026)
A computer is an electronic device that processes data, performs calculations,
stores information, and produces output. In 2026, computers are essential for education,
business, freelancing, design, programming, and digital communication.
Types of Computers
Desktop Computer: Office and home workstations.
Laptop / Notebook: Portable computers for students and professionals.
All-in-One PC: CPU and monitor in one unit.
Workstations: High-performance systems for engineering and media.
Servers: Manage websites, databases, and networks.
Main Parts of a Computer
CPU (Processor): Executes instructions and calculations.
RAM: Affects speed and multitasking.
Hard Disk / SSD: Stores files, software, and operating system.
Motherboard: Connects all hardware components.
Input Devices: Keyboard, mouse, scanner.
Output Devices: Monitor, printer, speakers.
Operating Systems
Operating systems control hardware and software resources:
