Method 1: Installing from the SCO CD-ROM or an installation diskette

To install the OS/2 Client Agent:

  1. Insert the SCO CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive on the OS/2 system.

  2. Change to the directory containing the OS/2 Client Agent installation file:

    cd /arcagnts/os2

  3. Run install.exe.



    NOTE: If you are installing from an installation floppy, you can also click on the OS/2 drives icon, select your floppy drive, and then click on the install.exe program to begin the installation.

    You see the Setup dialog box:

  4. Click on Continue after reading the installation instructions on your screen.

  5. Verify or enter a new home directory for the OS/2 Client Agent.

  6. Click on Install.

    A display prompts you to decide where to install the OS/2 Client Agent.

    The files from the installation diskette are copied to the appropriate directories. A progress window displays how far along you are in the installation.

  7. Click on OK when the installation is complete.

    The following message appears:

  8. Click on OK.

  9. Restart your OS/2 system.

    An OS/2 Client Agent object is placed in your Startup folder. The Client Agent is automatically loaded whenever you reboot your OS/2 system.

    When you reboot, the Client Agent runs in the background. You can maximize the Client Agent from the Windows list, if you want.


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