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Thinkpad 755CX Original Files for DOS/WIN and OS/2 Warp Preload
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CONTENTS
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1. Description of this diskette
2. Restoring the original CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT for DOS and OS/2
3. Restoring the original OS/2 Warp desktop
4. Other configuration files included
1. Description of this diskette
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This diskette is to be used with the above specified model IBM ThinkPads
ONLY. It CANNOT be used on ANY other model of ThinkPad. It contains certain
original files from the pre-loaded operating system and can be used to replace
your current ones to resolve configuration problems. The original OS/2 desktop
can also be restored using this diskette.
This diskette and its contents may not fix all problems, it is simply a
back up of those original files. Contact an IBM technical support
representative at 1-800-772-2227 if assistance is needed.
2. Restoring the original CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT for DOS and OS/2
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The original CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT for DOS and OS/2 are in the
A:\OS2\SYSTEM directory with the extentions .DOS and .OS2. Before replacing
your current files, it is advisable to back them up,copy them to a floppy, or
rename them.
To replace the OS/2 CONFIG.SYS, first ensure that WARP was the operating system
that the unit was last booted in and use the following command:
COPY A:\OS2\SYSTEM\CONFIG.OS2 C:\CONFIG.SYS followed by the <enter> key.
To replace the OS/2 AUTOEXEC.BAT, first ensure that WARP was the operating
system that the unit was last booted in and use the following command:
COPY A:\OS2\SYSTEM\AUTOEXEC.OS2 C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT followed by the <enter> key.
To replace the DOS CONFIG.SYS, first ensure that DOS/WINDOWS was the operating
system that the unit was last booted in and use the following command:
COPY A:\OS2\SYSTEM\CONFIG.DOS C:\CONFIG.SYS followed by the <enter> key.
To replace the DOS AUTOEXEC.BAT, first ensure that DOS\WINDOWS was the
operating system that the unit was last booted in and use the following
command:
COPY A:\OS2\SYSTEM\AUTOEXEC.DOS C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT followed by the <enter> key.
3. Restoring the original OS/2 Warp desktop
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The following procedure will restore the original OS/2 desktop for the
intended models listed above and should be used for those models ONLY.
It will not replace any of the pre-installed software that may have
been deleted. If, prior to the OS/2 desktop restore, there were programs and
files that had been removed from the hard drive, any OS/2 objects on the
restored desktop that correspond to those programs will not function, and such
desktop objects should be deleted.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Before performing the following procedure, you will need either the
OS/2 Utility diskettes or the first three OS/2 Installation diskettes.
You must run a CHKDSK before restoring the desktop.
To perform a CHKDSK, boot the computer from either the OS/2 Installation
diskette or Utility diskette #1 and continue with the next diskette when
prompted. The Utility diskettes will boot to an A:\> prompt; if you are using
the Installation diskettes, when the blue welcome screen appears, use F3 to get
to a command prompt. Insert either OS/2 diskette #2 or Utility diskette #3 and
at the A:\> prompt, use the following command:
CHKDSK C: /F followed by the <enter> key
DO NOT change to drive C: before using this command. This will cause OS/2
to lock the drive and fixes cannot be made. If errors are found, run the
command again until no errors are found.
The restore can only be done while either booted from floppies or booted
to a command prompt by hitting the ALT-F1 key combination when the white
rectangle with the "OS/2" label appears on boot, and choosing "C" from the
recovery menu.
Restore the Desktop by using the following commands from the A:\ prompt:
C: followed by the <enter> key
CD\OS2 followed by the <enter> key
RESTORE A: C:\*.* /S followed by the <enter> key
Next copy the OS/2 INI files to the C:\OS2 directory with the following
commands:
COPY A:\OS2\OS2*.INI C:\OS2 followed by the <enter> key.
It may or may not be necessary to replace the OS/2 CONFIG.SYS when using this
procedure.
If the machine boots to a black screen, use Ctrl-Alt-Del to reboot the
system. When the white rectangle with the "OS/2" label appears on use the
Alt-F1 key combination to get to the recovery screen. Choose "V" to set the
system back to VGA. If the machine still does not boot, and you created an
archive, try restoring it. If problems persist, contact an IBM support
representative.
4. Other configuration files.
-------------------------------
For configuration problems, this diskette contains other original files
from the system in the same directories on the diskette that they would be
found on your hard drive. These include windows group files with the .GRP
extension and all of the .INI files, such as the WIN.INI or SYSTEM.INI. These
can be used to resolve many configuration problems. You may want to back up or
rename any current configuration files before replacing them with the
originals.
For example, to replace the current windows SYSTEM.INI with the original,
use the following command:
COPY A:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM.INI C:\WINDOWS followed by the <enter> key.
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NOTE:
** NO WARRANTY ** ANY USE BY YOU OF THE SOFTWARE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED FOR USE "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IBM AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM
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LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IBM IS NOT OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE ANY UPDATES TO THE
SOFTWARE.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In no event shall IBM or its
suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation,
incidental, direct, indirect special and consequential damages, damages for
loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information,
or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use or inability to use this
product, even if IBM has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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