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┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ OS/2 2.0 Technical Tips │
│ From the │
│ OS/2 Technical Support Team │
│ Boca Raton, Florida │
│ │
├───────────────────┬─────────────────────────────────────┬─────────────────┤
│ File Name │ Description │ Number of pages │
├───────────────────┼─────────────────────────────────────┼─────────────────┤
│ WINCOMMU.FAX │ OS/2 WIN-OS2 Communications Info │ 3 │
└───────────────────┴─────────────────────────────────────┴─────────────────┘
GENERAL SECTION
===============
Q. I've found a problem with the WIN-OS/2 printer driver that I'm
using with my printer?
How do I get an updated version of the driver?
A. The WIN-OS/2 drivers were not written by IBM, but are licensed for
inclusion in OS/2. If you need a driver update IBM might be able to obtain
it for you, but you'll get it much quicker if you contact the supplier
directly.
Q. How do I run WIN-OS/2 in real mode? Can I run WIN-OS/2 in 386
enhanced mode?
A. Type 'winos2 /r' from an OS/2 'DOS Full Screen' session, or put '/r' in
the parameters held for an OS/2 shell object. WIN-OS/2 doesn't support
enhanced mode and applications that require enhanced mode will not run.
Q. Why won't ScanMan and FotoTouch run under WIN-OS/2?
A. They both make a 4B interrupt call to create a DOS thread. This isn't
currently supported.
Logitech scanning hardware is normally used by WIN-OS/2 applications
running in real mode. Note that Ansel (Fototouch's predecessor) will work
in real mode.
Q. I get DOS Error 5 when I try to run some of my Windows
applications under WIN-OS/2? What do I do?
A. Boot from OS/2 boot disk, insert disk 1 when prompted. When you get
OS/2 Welcome screen press ESC. Insert disk 2 and type A:CHKDSK C: /F
(FAT) or /F:3 (HPFS) where 'C:' is the drive OS/2 was installed to. Repeat
CHKDSK until it runs without any errors.
Q. How do I start multiple WIN-OS/2 applications from the same OS/2
desktop icon?
A. Drag a program object from the Templates folder. Set Program to '*',
set Path to full path names separated by commas for programs that you
want to start. See Master Help Index - WIN-OS/2 for more information.
First program listed is incorrectly started twice.
Q. I have the Canadian version of WordPerfect 5.1, how do I run
FIXWP?
A. FIXWP (see OS/2 readme) doesn't work for the Canadian version. Call
WordPerfect and ask for interim release.
Q. SHIFT-ESC doesn't seem to do anything under WIN-OS/2. This
means certain programs (see Attachmate under Applications) can't be
run. Is there a fix?
A. A keyboard bypass option for SHIFT-ESC needs to be added to WIN-
OS/2 and DOS settings for CUA (Common User Access) compatibility.
Q. I Get FATAL ERROR 0X0401 trying to start a Windows
application in a WIN-OS/2 session. What's the fix?
A. This problem is caused by one or more of the drivers or font files listed
in the WIN-OS/2 SYSTEM.INI or WIN.INI file being absent or not
loading correctly. This can happen if the application migration/installation
was incomplete/incorrect. Check device statements, or re-install
application from WIN-OS/2 Full Screen.
This error has also occurred on systems running in XGA or 8514 video
mode when an application tries to use large fonts. It might be necessary to
modify the WIN-OS/2 SYSTEM.INI file as follows; fonts.fon= xgasys.fon,
fixedfon.fon= xgafix.fon, oemfonts.fon= xgaoem.fon.
Q. I have an 8514 display and am having trouble using DDE with
WIN-OS/2. What's the fix?
A. If you have an 8514 display use DOS Settings to set
VIDEO_8514A_XGA_IOTRAP to Off and
VIDEO_SWITCH_NOTIFICATION to On.
Q. Data I put in the OS/2 clipboard doesn't show up in the WIN-OS/2
clipboard. What could be causing this?
A. Because of the particular data format there may be a rendering problem
that prevents the reception of the data from the WIN-OS/2 clipboard by the
WIN-OS/2 application. A private data format used by one application
could be unusable by another.
Q. I'm using the EPSON.DRV WIN-OS/2 printer driver and I get
duplicate form feeds, can I disable form feeds?
A. The EPSON.DRV driver doesn't provide disable form feed or intelligent
form feed options. If this causes you a problem you'll need to select another
driver that works for your printer.
Q. Every few pages my HP DeskJet 500C color printer prints a whole
page condensed to slightly more than 'thumbnail' size. How can I fix
this?
A. You need to add [STATDLL] override=y to WIN-OS/2 WIN.INI file.
Read the read.me file for your DeskJet printer. This file is located on the
first of the DeskJet driver installation diskettes.
Q. Sometimes when I switch sessions from the OS/2 Desktop back to
WIN-OS/2 using the ALT-ESC option I find that I have no mouse
pointer. Is this a known problem?
A. This problem has been reported and logged. Simply repeat the ALT-
ESC sequence to recover the pointer.
MAIN SECTION
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Communications
Q. I selected Setup - Options from WIN-OS/2 MAIN in WIN-OS/2 Full
Screen and get a list of options including No Network Installed.
Which option should I select?
A. Unless you are using a DOS-based LAN requestor (rather than an
OS/2 based LAN requestor) you should select option No Network Installed.
The only other valid option listed is IBM PC LAN Program. All the
other options were included in error and should be ignored. These
options can be got rid of (by editing the SETUP.INF file in
\OS2\MDOS\WINOS2\SYSTEM directory). In most cases, users should not
try to do this.
Q. What do I need to do to get Rumba for Windows working under WIN-OS/2?
A. Rumba may have problems when running in the background due to some
INT 28 handling done in DOS emulation. Currently it is best to run in
VMBOOT session to avoid this problem.
Q. Are there any reasons why my old Windows communcications packages
won't run under WIN-OS/2?
A. All WIN-OS/2 applications run in OS/2 VDMs (virtual DOS machines).
VDMs support a maximum of 1000 interrupts per second and this causes
problems for many communications packages running at higher baud rates.
If you are having problems, try reducing the baud rate if this option
is available for your application.
Q. Does WIN-OS/2 include named pipe support? What applications
require this?
A. A fix which includes a correct implementation of named pipes is
available. An integrated DOS kernel which includes this
fix is expected to be available in the OS/2 service pack being
prepared for release this fall.
Some DOS and Windows applications use named pipes for access to
Microsoft/Sybase SQL Servers. These applications also require that
the file NETAPI.DLL for 'LAN Server' or 'LAN Manager' networks,
or the equivalent for other networks, is accessible via the appropriate
path statement.