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Running LANtastic(R) V6.0 and Windows(R) 95 on the Same Computer
================================================================
Copyright 1995 Artisoft, Inc. All rights reserved.
Artisoft and LANtastic are registered trademarks of Artisoft, Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other brand names and product names are trademarks
of their respective companies.
WARNING! Avoid setup problems
=============================
Even if you're familiar with LANtastic V6.0 and Windows 95, it's very
important to follow all the special installation and setup steps in this
file - not just the on-screen instructions.
ALL LANTASTIC V6.0 USERS MUST READ THE FIRST TWO SECTIONS OF THIS FILE
regardless of whether you plan to install Windows 95 on a LANtastic
V6.0 computer, or vice versa. Failure to follow the instructions in the
first two sections could necessitate reinstallation.
The first two sections are:
-- "Running LANtastic V6.0 with Windows 95"
This section provides important general guidelines and explains the
limitations of running LANtastic with Windows 95.
-- "Obtaining the files you need"
This section explains how to obtain the files you must have to run
LANtastic with Windows 95. For example, you need to download a
LANTASTI.INF file from one of Artisoft's on-line support services.
You'll save yourself time later if you download this file before you
begin the installation process. This section also explains how you can
obtain updated guidelines for using LANtastic with Windows 95.
The next two sections contain specific setup instructions for the following
scenarios:
-- Installing LANtastic V6.0 on a computer that's already running
Windows 95.
-- Installing Windows 95 on a computer that's already running
LANtastic V6.0.
NOTE: The instructions in this file assume the computer is already running
Windows or Windows for Workgroups. If the computer is DOS-only, you
must make sure no LANtastic programs are running by using the
/REMOVE switch. For example, type:
SERVER /REMOVE <Enter>
to make sure the SERVER program isn't running. Do the same to remove
REDIR and AILANBIO (if you're using it), and your network adapter driver
(for example, if you're using a NodeRunner adapter, you'd type
NR /REMOVE <Enter>). Then install Windows 95 and reinstall LANtastic
according to the instructions in the section that appears later in this
file titled "Installing LANtastic V6.0 on a Windows 95 computer."
The final two sections provide problem-solving information:
-- Troubleshooting: If you encounter problems running LANtastic V6.0
and Windows 95, refer first to the troubleshooting tips in this
section.
-- Calling Artisoft Technical Support: Use this section if the problems
persist after you've worked through the Troubleshooting section.
Running LANtastic V6.0 with Windows 95
======================================
This section provides general guidelines and other important information
about using LANtastic V6.0 with Windows 95. To ensure your network setup
will be able to meet all your needs, be sure to follow these guidelines
before you begin installing software.
NOTE: The most up-to-date guidelines are located in an on-line file. For
instructions on obtaining the file, refer to the section below
titled "Obtaining the files you need."
Installation issues
-------------------
* The LANtastic network operating system won't function correctly if the
Windows 95 networking components are enabled. This means you'll have to
disable Windows 95 networking, as described in the setup instructions
later in this file, to use LANtastic.
* LANtastic's SMB and NCP support features won't function correctly under
Windows 95. This means:
* If you plan to install LANtastic on a computer that's already running
Windows 95, DO NOT select the SMB or NCP support features during
LANtastic V6.0 installation.
* If you're installing Windows 95 on a computer that's already running
LANtastic with SMB or NCP support enabled, you must reinstall
LANtastic and disable these features before running the Windows 95
Setup program.
* Because you can't enable SMB or NCP support, you won't be able to
select LANtastic's Hewlett-Packard(R) JetDirect(TM) printer support
feature.
Creating and canceling network connections
------------------------------------------
* Always use LANtastic's Net program to create or cancel network
connections on a Windows 95 computer. Don't use the Windows 95 Explorer.
* When you use the Net program to create or cancel connections, the
changes you make won't appear under Windows 95 Explorer's All Folders
list until you open the View menu and select the Refresh option.
Sharing CD-ROM drives
---------------------
* On a Windows 95 computer, when you have a CD-ROM drive that's using
Windows 95's CDFS driver software, the CD-ROM drive won't appear in
LANtastic Net's Drive Connections screen (the connection will appear
under Windows 95 Explorer). You'll need to remember not to use the drive
letter that's connected to the CD-ROM drive for any other drive
connections.
* If you want to share a CD-ROM drive on your Windows 95 computer across
the network and you're using Windows 95's CDFS driver software, you must
make sure DOS is specified as the drive type on the Network Manager
Resource Parameters screen. If you're using another CD-ROM driver, such
as MSCDEX.EXE, make sure CD-ROM is specified as the drive type on the
Resource Parameters screen.
Sharing files on the network
----------------------------
A LANtastic V6.0 server can share a maximum of only 255 files under
Windows 95 -- 255 is the maximum value that can be set on the FILES= line
of the computer's CONFIG.SYS file.
* On a LANtastic workstation, each of your Windows 95 applications will,
by default, be able to open only 15 files across the network. However,
if you use Artisoft's MOREFILE.EXE TSR (terminate-and-stay-resident)
program, your Windows 95 applications will be able to open a combined
total of 255 files across the network. You can download MOREFILE.EXE
from the Arti-Facts BBS, as described in your LANtastic manuals or the
Directory of Technical Support Services that came in your LANtastic
package. When you've obtained this program, complete the following steps
at your workstation(s):
1. Copy MOREFILE.EXE to the directory where LANtastic is installed
(by default, C:\LANTASTI) on each workstation.
2. Use a text editor to open the computer's AUTOEXEC.BAT FILE.
3. Add the following line after the line that calls the STARTNET.BAT
file which runs LANtastic:
MOREFILE /HANDLES=handles /TASKS=tasks
where handles is the number of files you want each Windows 95
application to be able to open across the network, and tasks is the
maximum number of Windows 95 applications you expect to be running
at the same time plus 5 (Windows 95 requires 5 tasks to run).
4. Save your changes and exit the file.
5. Make sure the FILES= line of the computer's CONFIG.SYS file is set
to the maximum combined total of files you'll want to open across
the network (the maximum value is 255).
NOTE: You can use LANtastic's /REMOVE switch to remove MOREFILE.EXE, if
required.
* Windows 95 supports the use of long filenames. Using LANtastic, you'll
be able to open, create, copy, and execute these files, but they'll
appear in the truncated "8.3" DOS filename format.
Using shared printers
---------------------
* The first time you want to print across the network from a Windows 95
workstation to a shared printer, you must complete the Add Printer
process for a network printer, as described in your Windows 95
documentation.
General limitations
-------------------
* LANtastic popup messages - warning of a server that's going to shut
down, for example - won't appear under Windows 95.
Obtaining the files you need
============================
Whether you're planning to install LANtastic V6.0 on a Windows 95 computer
or vice versa, you need to download two files - LANTASTI.INF and
MOREFILE.EXE - from one of Artisoft's on-line support services. It's a
good idea to do this before you begin to install your new LANtastic or
Windows 95 software. Both these files, along with updated information
about running LANtastic V6.0 with Windows 95, are available on the
following services:
* The Arti-Facts(SM) electronic bulletin board service (BBS).
* Artisoft's CompuServe(R) forum.
* Artisoft's Anonymous FTP Server on the Internet.
For information about using these services, refer to your LANtastic
manuals or to the Directory of Technical Support Services that came in
your LANtastic package.
When you've connected to one of these services, download WIN95NOS.EXE.
This file contains the LANTASTI.INF file, the MOREFILE.EXE file
and the newest WIN95NOS.TXT file containing the latest version of the
setup guidelines and instructions.
NOTE: Once you've downloaded LANTASTI.INF and MOREFILE.EXE, you may want
to check for updated information about running LANtastic V6.0 with
Windows 95. You can do this through the Artisoft Home Page on the
World Wide Web and via Artisoft's FaxReturn(SM) electronic facsimile
system (download document number 458).
About the LANTASTI.INF file
---------------------------
The LANTASTI.INF file contains settings that Windows 95 needs to work with
LANtastic. You can download the LANTASTI.INF file to your computer's hard
drive. However, if you'll be installing software at a number of computers,
you may find it more convenient if you copy the file to a floppy disk.
About the MOREFILE.EXE program
------------------------------
MOREFILE.EXE is a terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) program that increases
the number of files that can be opened by Windows 95 applications across
the network. For more information, see the earlier sections titled
"Obtaining the files you need" and "Sharing files on the network." Once
you've downloaded this file, you'll need to copy it to the directory where
LANtastic is installed (by default C:\LANTASTI) on your workstation(s).
Installing LANtastic V6.0 on a Windows 95 computer
==================================================
This section explains how to install LANtastic V6.0 on a computer that's
already running Windows 95. When you've completed the setup steps here,
you can use LANtastic in much the same way you would on a computer running
Windows or Windows for Workgroups. However, there will be some
limitations. If you haven't already done so, refer to the section
earlier in this file titled "Running LANtastic V6.0 with Windows 95" for
detailed information about using LANtastic V6.0 with Windows 95 before you
begin installing your software.
Be sure to carefully follow every one of the setup instructions in this
section. Don't follow the on-screen instructions. To keep track of your
progress you may want to check off each step as you complete it.
WARNING: When you're running the LANtastic Setup program and the
Installation Complete screen appears, DO NOT REBOOT THE COMPUTER.
Instead follow the setup instructions in this section.
1. If you haven't already done so, complete the following steps:
* Download the LANTASTI.INF file from the Arti-Facts BBS, as described
in the previous section titled "Obtaining the files you need."
* Make sure the Client for Microsoft Networks option is enabled. To
do this, refer to your Windows 95 documentation.
NOTE: It's recommended that you have a Windows 95 startup disk handy. You
may need this disk to restart Windows 95 if the computer fails to
reboot correctly after this setup process.
2. Insert a working copy of the first LANtastic diskette in a floppy drive
of the computer.
3. At the Windows 95 desktop, choose the Start button in the taskbar and
select Run.
4. In the Run window, type A:\INSTALL where A: is the drive where you
placed the first diskette. Then choose OK.
5. You can follow the installation instructions in your LANtastic
Installation and Management Guide, selecting any options you require
with the following exceptions:
* At the Select all that apply screen, don't select the Client to
Windows for Workgroups option or the Client to Microsoft LAN Manager
option.
* After you've worked through the installation screens, the
file-copying process may take a few minutes.
* At the Artisoft Install Message screen, when the Installation
Complete message appears, choose Cancel. DO NOT CHOOSE OK TO RESTART
THE COMPUTER.
* At the Artisoft Install Choice screen, choose Yes to exit the
installation program.
* If an Install message screen appears warning that the Install program
has performed an illegal operation, simply choose Close. You can
ignore this message.
6. At the Windows 95 desktop, choose the Start button and select
Settings, then Control Panel. Locate and double-click on the Network
icon to bring up the Network window.
7. In the main field, under the Configuration tab, highlight an entry and
choose the Remove button to remove it from the field. Repeat this
process until all entries are removed.
8. When the main field is empty, choose the Add button. The Select
Network Component Type window appears.
9. In the main field, select Client, then choose the Add button. The
Select Network Client window appears.
10. Choose the Have Disk button, then specify the path to the LANTASTI.INF
file you downloaded from the Arti-Facts BBS, as described in the
section earlier in this file titled "Obtaining the files you need."
To do this, complete one of the following steps:
* If you copied the file to a floppy diskette, insert the diskette
in a floppy drive of the computer, then type A:\ where A: is the
drive where you placed the diskette. Then choose OK.
* If you copied the file to the computer's hard drive, type C:\ then
choose OK.
11. The Select Network Client window appears, showing Artisoft LANtastic
(version 5.X and above). Choose OK. The Network window appears again,
showing that Artisoft LANtastic is the only network component
installed.
12. Choose OK again. A Copying Files window appears.
13. When a message appears prompting you to insert the Artisoft LANtastic
Windows driver disk, ignore it. Simply choose OK. Another Copying
Files window appears.
14. This Copying Files window warns that the LANtasti.386 file could not
be found. This file is in the directory where you installed LANtastic
(by default C:\LANTASTI). So in the Copy Files from field, specify the
directory where the LANtastic files were installed, then choose OK.
15. If you're prompted to insert your Windows 95 CD-ROM or one of your
Windows 95 diskettes, do so and choose OK to return to a Copying Files
window. Then complete one of the following steps:
* If you inserted the Windows 95 CD-ROM, type D:\WIN95 where D: is
the drive where you placed the CD-ROM. Then choose OK.
* If you inserted the required Windows 95 diskette, type A:\ where
A: is the drive in which you placed the diskette. Then choose OK.
16. When the System Settings Change dialog box appears, choose No.
DO NOT RESTART THE COMPUTER.
17. Use a text editor to open the SYSTEM.INI file in the WINDOWS
directory. To use the Windows 95 Notepad, for example, choose the
Start button from the taskbar and select Accessories, then Notepad.
When you've opened the file, locate the [386Enh] section and make sure
the Network =... line appears as
Network=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\LANTASTI.386
Save your changes and exit the file.
18. Using a text editor, open the AUTOEXEC.BAT file and complete the
following steps:
* Make sure the command that runs LANtastic - by default, this is
CALL C:\LANTASTI\STARTNET.BAT - appears after the PATH=...line.
* If you're using a CD-ROM drive, make sure the command line that
runs your CD-ROM software appears after the CALL... line. You can
find the CD-ROM command line by reading your CD-ROM drive
documentation. For most CD-ROM drives this line shows the program
MSCDEX.EXE.
NOTE: These instructions may differ from the CD-ROM manufacturer's
guidelines. However, with LANtastic you must run the CD-ROM software
in the sequence described here.
* Save any changes and exit the file.
19. Restart the computer. To do this, at the Windows 95 desktop, choose
the Start button from the taskbar, select Shutdown, then Restart.
20. If a message appears informing you that the Program Manager is being
updated, choose OK. When the Windows 95 desktop reappears you'll see
LANtastic Net minimized in the taskbar.
NOTE: If LANtastic Net doesn't appear in the taskbar, or the network
doesn't function correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting section
later in this file.
Installing Windows 95 on a LANtastic V6.0 computer
==================================================
This section explains how to install Windows 95 on a computer that's
already running LANtastic V6.0. When you've completed the setup steps
here, you can use LANtastic in much the same way you would on a computer
running Windows or Windows for Workgroups. However, there will be some
limitations.
If you haven't already done so, refer to the earlier section titled
"Running LANtastic V6.0 with Windows 95" for detailed information about
using LANtastic with Windows 95 before you begin installing your software.
Be sure to carefully follow every one of the setup instructions in this
section. Don't follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: These instructions assume the computer is running Windows or Windows
for Workgroups (whichever is the case, the setup steps are the
same). If the computer is DOS-only, you need to make sure no
LANtastic programs are running by using the /REMOVE switch. For
example, type: SERVER /REMOVE <Enter> to make sure the SERVER
program isn't running. Do the same to remove REDIR and AILANBIO
(if you're using it), and your network adapter driver (for example,
if you're using a NodeRunner adapter, you'd type: NR /REMOVE
<Enter>). Then install Windows 95 and reinstall LANtastic according
to the instructions in the previous section titled "Installing
LANtastic V6.0 on a Windows 95 computer."
1. If you haven't already done so, download the LANTASTI.INF file from the
Arti-Facts BBS, as described earlier in this file.
2. Exit Windows and make sure the LANtastic network is running but the
SERVER program isn't. To do this, at the DOS prompt type NET SHOW
<Enter>. Then complete one of the following steps:
* If you see the line Machine [name] is being used as a Redirector
and a Server, type SERVER /REMOVE <Enter>. Then complete step 3
below.
* If you see the line Machine [name] is being used as a Redirector
(but there's no mention of SERVER), simply go to step 3 below.
* If you see the line ERROR: LANtastic(R) Redirector (REDIR) must be
installed or the line Bad Command or file name, type CD LANTASTI
<Enter>, STARTNET <Enter>, then SERVER /REMOVE <Enter>. Then
complete step 3.
IMPORTANT: If SERVER is run automatically from a batch file (usually this
is STARTNET.BAT), use a text editor such as DOS EDIT or Windows Notepad to
open the file. Then type REM and a space at the beginning of the SERVER...
line so it appears as REM SERVER... Save your changes and exit the file.
This ensures that, if the Windows 95 Setup program stalls at any point and
you have to restart the computer, the LANtastic SERVER program won't run.
3. At the DOS prompt type WIN <Enter> to restart Windows.
4. If you're installing Windows 95 from the Windows 95 CD-ROM, load it
into the computer's CD-ROM drive. If you're installing from diskettes,
insert a working copy of the first diskette in a floppy drive of the
computer.
5. Make sure no Windows applications are running, then open the File menu
and choose Run. Type D:\SETUP where D: is the drive where you placed
the CD-ROM or the first diskette. Then choose OK.
6. You can follow the installation instructions in your Windows 95
documentation, selecting any options you require with the following
exceptions:
* At the Choose Directory screen it's a good idea to accept the
default installation location. (By default Windows 95 installs to
the existing WINDOWS directory.) If you specify a different
installation directory, you'll have to update all the computer's
configuration files by reinstalling LANtastic V6.0.
* At the Get Connected screen, don't select the Microsoft Network
option or the Microsoft Mail option. (If you want to use these
features, you can enable them later after you've completed the
instructions in this section.)
* At the Windows Components screen, select the Install the most
common components... option.
* If a Network window appears warning that LANtastic can't be
installed together with Client for Microsoft Networks, ignore it.
Simply choose OK.
* If a Network window appears warning that Setup hasn't fully
detected your network adapter settings, ignore it. Simply choose
OK.
* If you're prompted to insert the Artisoft LANtastic Windows driver
disk, simply choose OK. Then type in the path to the LANtasti.386
network driver file. This file is in the directory where LANtastic
was installed by default, C:\LANTASTI. Choose OK again.
7. When the Windows 95 installation is completed, use a text editor to
open the SYSTEM.INI file in the WINDOWS directory. To use the Windows
95 Notepad, for example, choose the Start button from the taskbar,
select Accessories, then Notepad. When you've opened
the file, delete all lines in the [LANtastic] section, save your
changes and exit the file.
8. Restart the computer. To do this, at the Windows 95 desktop, choose the
Start button from the taskbar, select Shutdown, then Restart. When the
Windows 95 desktop reappears you'll see LANtastic Net minimized in the
taskbar.
NOTE: If LANtastic Net doesn't appear in the taskbar, or the network
doesn't function correctly, refer to the troubleshooting tips in the
following section.
Troubleshooting
===============
Your network doesn't function correctly
---------------------------------------
If LANtastic Net doesn't appear in the Windows 95 taskbar, or the network
doesn't function correctly, complete the following steps:
1. Make sure that Artisoft LANtastic is the only network component
installed. To do this:
* At the Windows 95 desktop, choose the Start button and select
Settings, then Control Panel. Locate and double-click on the
Network icon to bring up the Network window.
* If Artisoft LANtastic (version 5.X and above) is the only entry in
the main field, go to step 2.
* If the main field is empty, or includes entries other than Artisoft
LANtastic (version 5.X and above), repeat steps 7 - 15 in the
section titled "Installing LANtastic V6.0 on a Windows 95 Computer."
2. Using the Windows 95 Explorer, locate the LANTASTI.386 file and the
LANTNET.DRV file. Make a note of the full paths to these files. Then
use a text editor to open the SYSTEM.INI file in the WINDOWS directory.
To use the Windows 95 Notepad, for example, choose the Start button
from the taskbar, select Accessories, then Notepad. When you've opened
the file, complete the following steps:
* Locate the [boot] section and make sure the NETWORK DRV= ... line
specifies the correct path to the LANTNET.DRV file. If it doesn't,
type in the correct path.
* Locate the [386Enh] section and make sure the NETWORK = ... line
specifies the correct path to the LANTASTI.386 file. If it doesn't,
type in the correct path.
NOTE: Make sure the phrase *vnetbios doesn't appear in the NETWORK = ...
line. If this phrase appears, delete it.
* Save any changes and exit the file.
3. Restart the computer. To do this, at the Windows 95 desktop, choose the
Start button from the taskbar, select Shutdown, then Restart.
4. If LANtastic Net doesn't appear in the taskbar when the Windows 95
desktop reappears:
* Bring up the Network window, as described above, and remove the
Artisoft LANtastic (version 5.X and above) entry.
* Complete steps 8 - 15 in the earlier section titled "Installing
LANtastic V6.0 on a Windows 95 computer," then restart the computer.
Calling Technical Support
=========================
If you still experience problems after following the steps outlined in
this bulletin, Artisoft's Technical Consulting Service is standing by to
assist you. Hours of operation are from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Mountain Standard Time Monday through Friday, and from 7:00 a.m.
through 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
The charge this service is $2.50 per minute, and may be charged to your
telephone bill or your major credit card.
Charge to Your Phone Bill
-------------------------
To have the charges applied to your telephone bill, dial 1-900-555-8324.
Charges will begin when your call is answered by a technician.
Charge to Your Credit Card
--------------------------
To have the charges applied to your Visa, MasterCard, or American Express,
dial 1-800-293-3936. Charges will begin when your credit card is verified.
NOTE: Artisoft offers many online services at
no charge to assist you with issues regarding
all Artisoft products. Please refer to the
Directory of Technical Support Services that
came in your LANtastic package.
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