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HELP ON INSTALLATION
WHY COMPRESSED PROGRAMS ?
Today's shareware programs have grown dramatically not only in
sophistication but also in file size. While just a few years ago
2 megabytes was a good sized shareware program, many of today's
game programs are 20 megabytes and larger ( non-game programs are
generally smaller so we can include more of them on a CD-ROM ).
The maximum capacity of a CD-ROM is around 600 Megabytes, yet many
current Explore The World of Software CD-ROMs actually contain
several Gigabytes of programs. Therefore, in order to include many
programs on this CD-ROM and to ensure compatibility regardless of
your computer's configuration, the files have been compressed. Our
Easy Menu System makes it easy to use the programs, by providing
automatic decompression and copying to the directory of your choice.
You just need a bit of basic knowledge about how files and directories
work in the operating environment which you are using
( ie. Windows 95/98, 3.1, or DOS ). ( In Windows 95/98, a directory is
called a folder which is the same thing ).
HOW TO INSTALL AND RUN THE PROGRAMS
To decompress and use the programs, simply click on the Unzip button
and the files will be decompressed and copied into either the default
directory, or you can type in a directory drive and name of your choice.
The program directory and files will then appear in your Win '95
Explorer or Windows 3.1 File Manager or, as well as in your DOS file
directory. The program can generally be run by double clicking its
executable file ( generally the file with .exe, .bat or .com extension )
directly from Windows 95/98 Explorer or Windows 3.1 File Manager. From DOS
you would type in the executable file and hit enter.
SOME PROGRAMS REQUIRE 2-STEP INSTALLATION
When you Unzip the program, it is possible that you may not see an
executable file in its directory, but instead a setup file such as
install.bat or setup.exe. This means that it requires a 2-step
installation, and you will have to execute this setup or install file.
The final program will probably appear in a different directory, but
as the setup routine progresses, it will tell you this. You can then
run the program from its executable file in the new directory. This
2-step installation system is common with the larger game programs.
Also check the specific program description in the Explore The World
of Software Menu System which may contain brief steps for complex or
2-step installations.
RUNNING DOS PROGRAMS
Many of today's top action games are still designed to run from DOS.
If it is DOS program which does not require Windows, you have the
option of switching to the program's directory in DOS and then typing
its executable file. This is the best way to run most DOS action games,
although many of them will also run from Windows 95/98 which
automatically open a DOS window and tries to run the DOS program.
However, some DOS programs will not run directly from Windows '95 and
you will have to exit to the DOS prompt to run the program. When
running a DOS program from Windows 3.1, you should always exit Windows
and run it from the DOS prompt.
PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION
You can read or print the program documentation files ( generally with
.doc or .txt extensions ) from any word processor, or even more simply,
just double click on the documentation file in Windows 3.1 File Manager
or Windows 95/98 Explorer and you can read or print it directly from
Windows Notepad.
SOUNDCARD CONFIGURATION
When you are looking at the program files, check if there is a
soundcard configuration file such as setup.exe or similar. Before
running the program, double click on this file to configure the game
for your soundcard, otherwise you may have no sound when using the
program.
RUNTIME MODULES
We have also included the most popular Windows runtime modules which
are required by some programs, please read the program description to
see if it requires a runtime module, and if so click on the runtime
modules button in the Explore The World of Software menu system and
install the required module. Many programs will install the runtime
modules automatically as part of the program installation.
HELPFUL HINTS
It is important to always read the program description for
requirements to run the program. Before running a new program for the
first time, it is a good idea to reboot your computer in case of any
conflicts with previously run programs. In case of difficulty running
a program, always reboot your computer and try again before making
too much effort to diagnose the problem, as this may very well correct
the problem. Also refer to the "Help on Troubleshooting" section in
this menu system.
PROGRAM STARTUP ICONS
You can of course easily create your own Windows 95/98 or Windows 3.1
Icon for any program ; to do this, please consult your Windows 3.1 or
Windows 95/98 manuals or click on Windows 3.1 or Windows 95/98 Help. Some
programs create the Icons automatically when you install them.