1. You *must* use a ZIP program that can extract Long File
Names, otherwise the Theme will not work. I recommend
Winzip 6.0 or greater.
2. You need to have the Microsoft Plus! pack installed, or use the shareware
Program "Desktop Themes" by Left Side Software (http://www.lss.com.au).
3. If "Use folder names" is checked in WinZip (or similar utility), then
Autumn Coast can simply be extracted to "C:\", or whichever
drive contains your Themes files, and Autumn Coast will extract
itself into the default folders.
Otherwise, if you have not implemented that feature, you must create
a folder called "Autumn Coast" under your Themes folder, and manually
extract all of the files to there. Then, move the "Autumn Coast.Theme"
file into the Themes Directory.
In both cases, move the "Tahoma.ttf" file to your \Windows\Fonts folder,
and the "Dangerous Creatures.scr" screensaver to your \Windows\System
folder (if you do not already have it).
4. The Startup Screen (logo.sys) should be moved to the root directory of
your boot drive. If you have compressed your boot drive with Drivespace, then you must place Logo.sys in the root directory of your Host drive. Place Logow.sys in
your Windows directory. Right-click these files, select Properties, and then check
"Hidden" and "System". Click on OK. The Autumn Coast startup & shutdown screens will now be operational.
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