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IBM OPERATING SYSTEM/2 CORRECTIVE SERVICE DISKETTE
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This file contains important information that should be reviewed prior
to starting the "FIX" procedure. A brief explanation of how the "FIX"
procedure functions is included along with some precautions that
should be followed. Please read the entire README file before
continuing with the "FIX" procedure.
The "FIX" procedure primarily consists of an IPLable IBM OS/2
Corrective Service Diskette 1. On this diskette are all the files
required to IPL the system.
There is also a subdirectory named \FIX. If more than one (1) OS/2
Corrective Service Diskette (CSD) is required, each additional
diskette will contain a \FIX subdirectory and CSD_FILE.00s (s =
sequence number). The \FIX subdirectory contains other
subdirectories, depending on the files that will be replaced during
the "FIX" procedure.
The "FIX" procedure will replace ALL, repeat ALL, occurrences of a
file on the fixed disk. Systems with multiple logical fixed disk
drives (C thru Z) and/or systems with two (2) physical fixed disks
will have all occurrences of these files replaced on all fixed disk
drives. If there are non-OS/2 files on the fixed disk(s) with the
same name as the OS/2 files to be replaced, they must be safeguarded.
A feature of the "FIX" procedure will allow you to bypass multiple
subdirectories on each logical fixed disk during the MODULE
REPLACEMENT phase. If a subdirectory is bypassed, all subdirectories
of this subdirectory will also be bypassed. By creating a
subdirectory and copying the above described files into it, they will
not be replaced. If more than one physical/logical fixed disk is
installed, you will have the option to bypass replacing files on the
entire fixed disk drive.
A list of the OS/2 files to be replaced can be obtained by inserting
the OS/2 CSD into drive A: and typing the following command:
DIR A:\FIX\ddd (ddd = subdirectory)
If there is more that than one (1) OS/2 CSD, repeat this command after
inserting the next diskette.
* * * * * * * * * * * * W A R N I N G * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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* OS/2 and PC/DOS can have identical file names. If *
* there are PC/DOS files on the fixed disk(s), they must *
* be safeguarded. This can be accomplished by putting *
* the PC/DOS files in a DOS subdirectory and bypassing it *
* during the MODULE REPLACEMENT phase. *
* *
* * * * * * * * * * * * W A R N I N G * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The fixes contained on the OS/2 Corrective Service Diskettes(s) have
been tested in a standard OS/2 environment prior to distribution. As
a precaution, it is recommended that a BACKUP of the system be made
before starting the "FIX" procedure. (Refer to the IBM Operating
System/2 User's Reference on using the BACKUP utility.) Problems
encountered during or immediately following the "FIX" procedure should
be reported to the IBM Service Center via the IBM OS/2 Service
Coordinator. (Refer to the IBM Operating System/2 Service
Coordinator's Guide for proper reporting procedures.)
The following is a description for running the "FIX" procedure and
what is occurring during execution. Once the "FIX" procedure is
started, please read all screens completely before performing the
requested steps.
INSTALLATION
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1) Insert IBM OS/2 1.30 Corrective Service Diskette 1 into drive A:
2) IPL the system from drive A:
After the logo screen, the FIX program will display an informational
screen. All items on this screen should be satisfied before allowing
the program to continue.
During MODULE REPLACEMENT, a log file will be created in the root
directory of drive C:. The name of the log file will be the CSD
number with .LOG as it's extension. The FIX program will record
everything it does in this file.
MODULE REPLACEMENT
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The MODULE REPLACEMENT phase will replace all the files contained in
the A:\FIX\ddd subdirectories. The program will allow you to bypass
multiple subdirectories on each physical/logical fixed disk drive.
You are asked if a subdirectory is to be bypassed. If the answer is
YES, you are asked if you have a file containing a list of
subdirectories to bypass. Prior to starting the FIX procedure, you
may create a file containing a list of subdirectories to bypass. A
separate file must be created for each physical/logical fixed disk and
must reside on the fixed disk it effects. Each entry in the list must
contain the full subdirectory name.
Example: C:\dos_dir
C:\user_dir
C:\test\subdirectory
If you do not have a list, you are prompted for each subdirectory to
bypass. The full subdirectory name must be entered and the maximum
length of this entry is 77 characters. If you use a keyboard other
than U.S. English, refer to the U.S. English keyboard template in
the Keyboards and Code Pages Book.
Example: C:\subdirectory\subdirectory
The program will detect if additional physical/logical fixed disks
exist. If so, the program will allow you to bypass replacing files on
the entire disk. You are asked if modules are to be replaced. If the
answer is NO, the program will continue to detect additional fixed
disks. If the answer is YES, you will have the option of bypassing
subdirectories as previously described. The program will remember
which fixed disks and subdirectories are to be bypassed, so you will
not be prompted for any additional information.
There are two (2) hidden system files on drive C:. If these files
need to be replaced, this action occurs at this time. The program
will then replace the files contained in the A:\FIX\ddd subdirectories.
If there is more than one (1) CSD, the program will prompt you to
remove the current diskette and insert the next one.
Errors encountered during MODULE REPLACEMENT are recorded in the
log file and also displayed.
When MODULE REPLACEMENT has finished, you will be asked if there
are more CSD's to install. If the answer is YES, remove the
CSD from drive A:, insert diskette 1 of the next set and press Enter.
If the answer is NO, remove the CSD and IPL the system from drive C:.