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Microsoft's Approach to Compatibility Issues in Windows 95

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Microsoft has faced ongoing challenges with software compatibility since the launch of Windows 95. Veteran engineer Raymond Chen highlighted the complexities users encountered, particularly with applications sharing filenames. The APPS.INF file played a crucial role in guiding Windows on how to handle these applications.