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- POWERBBS FOR WINDOWS INSTALLATION
-
- To install from a hard disk:
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- 1. Create a temporary directory (C:\TEMP)
- 2. Unzip archives (*.ZIP) into this temporary directory
- 3. Run setup
- a. From Program Manager select File, Run, or in Windows 95, select Start, Run.
- b. Enter C:\TEMP\SETUP.EXE (or the appropriate directory)
- b. Click OK
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- To install from floppies
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- 1. Put disk 1 into your disk drive
- 2. Select File, Run from Program Manager
- 3. Type A:\SETUP.EXE or B:\SETUP.EXE
- 4. Click OK
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- You will see a screen with two options for install: Full or Upgrade.
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- UPGRADES
- --------
- If you are installing PowerBBS over ANY other version
- of PowerBBS, then use the Upgrade Option. PowerBBS will only
- overwrite those program files (EXE, DLL) that need to be replaced.
- Your existing screens, forums, file lists, etc. will not be touched.
- Upgrading is totally safe. However, do NOT pick FULL INSTALL if
- you have already installed a prior version of PowerBBS.
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- IMPORTANT: No PowerBBS related program may be running during
- installation. It is best if you reboot your PC before installing
- PowerBBS. To avoid Windows loading programs in your Startup group
- or folder, hold down the RIGHT-SHIFT key while Windows is starting.
- If you experience any odd problems when starting PowerBBS for the first
- time, reboot Windows. This will ensure that all memory areas are
- cleared.
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- FULL INSTALL
- ------------
- If you are installing PowerBBS for the first time,
- select Full Install, which is checked by default. This will install
- PowerBBS and all of its related screens, files, etc.
-
- On this first screen, the install program displays the drive and path
- FROM which you are installing PowerBBS. If this information is correct,
- click OK. If for some reason it is not, enter the correct information
- (A:\, C:\TEMP, etc.) and click OK.
-
- Next, you are asked the hard drive on which PowerBBS is to be installed.
- Enter your hard drive letter (C:\, D:\, etc) in this text box and
- click OK (PowerBBS will create all the directories it needs).
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- Let the installation run. When it is complete, you will have a
- program group called PowerBBS. First, read the NOTES file. If you
- have any questions, read the FAQ.HLP file.
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- Then, have fun!
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- PowerBBS Computing
- 35 Fox Court
- Hicksville, NY 11801
- BBS: 516-822-7396
- Internet: http://www.powwwerworkgroup.com
- CompuServe: go PBBS
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