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Software Manager, Version 6.0
Copyright (c) 1996 PCSoft
All Rights Reserved.
Rescue Disk Help File
==========================================================================
SELECT THE PRINT OPTION FROM THE FILE MENU TO PRINT THIS DOCUMENT.
This document is organized into the following sections:
o Rescue Disk Organization
o Utility Program Descriptions
o Starting System With AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS
o Starting Your System Using the Windows Configuration
Files on This Disk
o Common Problems and Solutions
Rescue Disk Organization
========================
This disk is organized into three directories.
1. The root directory stores utility programs that can help you identify
and correct problems with your system. The root directory also contains
a copy of your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files. Note that any
reference to the Windows startup program, win.com, was removed by
the Boot Disk Utility to ensure you can get control of your system.
2. The \VAULT directory stores key configuration files. These files contain
two types of information. First, these files contain instructions that
that are executed each time your machine is turned on or Windows is
started. Second, these files contain information about your system
configuration. For example, these files store information about your
color and printer preferences. The configuration files stored on this
disk are:
AUTOEXEC.BAT - MS-DOS Startup Batch File. This file contains startup
commands that are executed each time your machine
is started (booted). This file is located in the root
directory of your default drive (usually C:\).
CONFIG.SYS - MS-DOS Configuration File. This file contains instructions
to configure your system and is used each time your
machine is started. For example, this file contains
information about how memory is configured, how many
files may be open at once.
PROGMAN.INI - Program Manager Configuration File.
REG.DAT - Windows Registration Database. Stores information about
Windows Applications. For example, this database (and
WIN.INI) store file associations used by Program Manager
and File Manager. These associations allow you to
double click on a filename like MYFILE.TXT and have it
displayed by the NOTEPAD application.
SYSTEM.INI - Windows Configuration File. Contains global information
Windows when it starts. This file stores information
about your video display.
WIN.INI - Windows Configuration File. This file contains
information about your Windows environment. For example,
the DESKTOP section of WIN.INI stores information about
the appearance of your desktop and the position of
windows and icons.
STARTUP.GRP - This file stores information about the Program Manager
Startup group. All programs in this special group are
started when windows is started.
3. The \USRFILES directory stores files you requested to be archived.
Utility Programs
================
The root directory contains two types of utility files.
(1) Utilities copied from your MS-DOS and Windows directories.
(2) PCSoft Help File and Utilities.
The MS-DOS and Windows Utilities listed below are normally copied to the
boot diskette. Refer to any MS-DOS or Windows book or manual for
additional information about these utilities. Items marked with * are
not placed on the diskette if you are using DOS version 1.x through 4.x.
CHKDSK - Checks the status of a disk and displays a status report.
EDIT - Full Featured Text Editor
* EXPAND - Expands a compressed file. You can use this command
to retrieve one or more files from MS-DOS and Windows
setup disks. These files are not usable unless you
expand them.
FORMAT - Formats a disk for use with MS-DOS. USE CAUTION WHEN
USING THIS UTILITY!!
MSD - Provides detailed technical information about your
computer.
SYS - Creates a startup disk by copying hidden MS-DOS system
files and the MS-DOS command interpreter (COMMAND.COM)
to the disk.
* UNDELETE - Restores files that were previously deleted by using
the DEL (delete) command.
* UNFORMAT - Unformat a disk that was erased by using the FORMAT
utility.
Listed below are the PCSoft help and utilities on this diskette.
AUTOEXEC.BAT - The Boot Disk Builder copied the AUTOEXEC.BAT file
from your hard drive and made the following
modifications:
(1) References to Windows startup program, win.com,
are commented out using the REM statement.
(2) PCSoft Boot Diskette Menu is added at the
end of your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
COMPARE - Compares the configuration files on your system
with the configuration files archived in the
\VAULT directory of this disk.
BOOTHELP.TXT - This text file with help information.
NEEDHELP - Command to display this help information file.
Starting System With AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS
================================================
Follow the procedure listed below to start your system using the
AUTOEXEC.BAT file and/or CONFIG.SYS file archived on this disk. This
procedure assumes your default hard disk is C: and the boot diskette
is inserted in floppy drive A:
Note: The commands below are typed at the DOS prompt.
1. Type the following commands to save the current AUTOEXEC.BAT and
CONFIG.SYS files on your hard drive:
COPY C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT C:\AUTOEXEC.SVE
COPY C:\CONFIG.SYS C:\CONFIG.SVE
COPY C:\COMMAND.COM C:\COMMAND.SVE
2. Type the following commands to replace the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS
files archived on this diskette:
COPY A:\VAULT\AUTOEXEC.BAT C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT
COPY A:\VAULT\CONFIG.SYS C:\CONFIG.SYS
COPY A:\COMMAND.COM C:\COMMAND.COM
3. Remove the boot diskette and restart you system.
Hint: If you are using MS-DOS version 6.0 or later, then you can press F8
when you see "Starting MS-DOS" to single step through the AUTOEXEC.BAT
and CONFIG.SYS files. If you would like to start your system
without using the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS, then press F5 when
you see "Starting MS-DOS".
Starting Your System Using the Windows Configuration Files on This Disk
=======================================================================
Follow the procedure listed below to start your system using the
Windows configuration files archived on this diskette. This procedure
assumes your Windows directory is C:\WINDOWS and the boot diskette is
inserted in floppy drive A:
Note: The commands below are typed at the DOS prompt.
1. Type the following commands to save the current Windows configuration
files on your hard drive.
COPY C:\WINDOWS\WIN.INI C:\WINDOWS\WIN.SVE
COPY C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM.INI C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM.SVE
COPY C:\WINDOWS\REG.DAT C:\WINDOWS\REG.SVE
COPY C:\WINDOWS\PROGMAN.INI C:\WINDOWS\PROGMAN.SVE
COPY C:\WINDOWS\STARTUP.GRP C:\WINDOWS\STARTUP.SVE
2. Type the following commands to restore your Windows configuration files
using the archives on this diskette:
COPY A:\VAULT\WIN.INI C:\WINDOWS\WIN.INI
COPY A:\VALUT\SYSTEM.INI C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM.INI
COPY A:\VAULT\REG.DAT C:\WINDOWS\REG.DAT
COPY A:\VAULT\PROGMAN.INI C:\WINDOWS\PROGMAN.INI
COPY A:\VAULT\STARTUP.GRP C:\WINDOWS\STARTUP.GRP
3. Start Windows by typing the following command:
C:\WINDOWS\WIN.COM
Note: C:\WINDOWS is the default Windows directory.
Common Problems and Solutions
=============================
Problem 1: Windows will not start after installing new software
application.
Solution : Run COMPARE.BAT on this diskette and determine what
changes the install program made to your configuration
files. Assumin