MS Windows 3.0, 3.1 Boot Disk Instructions (10/05/93) The following instructions have been prepared by Sierra's Technical Support Department as an added service to our customers. PLEASE NOTE: SIERRA DOES NOT MAKE ANY CLAIMS, GUARANTEES, AND/OR PROMISES THAT THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS WILL WORK ON ANY AND/OR ALL COMPUTER SYSTEMS. These instructions are only for 386, 486 and Pentium computers using MS DOS 5.0 and above. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please read the entire instructions prior to starting at step 1. STEP 1 FORMATTING THE DISK PLEASE NOTE: It is necessary to format the disk even if the disk is already formatted. The /S switch will transfer files to the boot disk which are necessary for the disk to work correctly. To make a Boot Disk, format a high density diskette in the A: drive. (Use /F:360 or /F:720 parameter if using a low density diskette) For more information on using the FORMAT command, consult your DOS manual. Note: This will not work in the B: drive. Type the command as follows: FORMAT A:/S If after entering this command the system responds with a "Bad command or file name" error, then type: PATH=C:\DOS Now retype the FORMAT command above. If you still receive the same error, the MS DOS FORMAT command may not be on your system or it may have been renamed. Programs such as PC Tools and Norton Disk Utilities can rename the format command to prevent accidental loss of data. STEP 2 CREATING THE CONFIG.SYS FILE Once you are at the C> again, type: A: and then to move to the A: drive. At the A:\> prompt, type COPY CON CONFIG.SYS The cursor should appear one line below the line you just typed. Now type: FILES=50 BUFFERS=20 DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\HIMEM.SYS STACKS=9,256 {NOTE: This line is required for Windows 3.1 only} Then press the key. A ^Z should appear. Hit the key, and the computer should respond "1 file(s) copied". STEP 3 CREATING THE AUTOEXEC.BAT FILE When you are back at the A>, then type: COPY CON AUTOEXEC.BAT Again, the cursor should appear one line below the line you just typed. Enter the following lines: SET COMSPEC=C:\COMMAND.COM PROMPT SIERRA BOOT DISK $_$P$G PATH C:\;C:\DOS;C:\WINDOWS SET TEMP=C:\ Then hit your key. Again a ^Z will appear. Hit and the computer will respond "1 file(s) copied". You will be back at the A> STEP 4 REBOOT THE SYSTEM: Reboot your system by depressing the button on your computer or by using the , , key sequence on your keyboard. Once you get to an A:\>, then type C: and . Start Windows by typing: WIN /3 If the problem persists and you are using Windows 3.1, try starting Windows (while booted from the boot disk) in the following manners: WIN /3 /D:X WIN /S SHOULD YOU STILL HAVE PROBLEMS. If you continue to experience any problems with the Boot Disk, or if you have any questions concerning any of the above steps, our Technical Support Department will be more than happy to assist you. Please call (209) 683- 8989 between 8:15 am and 4:45 PM Monday through Friday. We can also be reached by fax at (209) 683-3633, by BBS at (209) 683-4463, or by mail at the following address: Sierra On-Line P.O. Box 800 Coarsegold, CA 93614-0800 ATTN: TECHNICAL SUPPORT You can also reach our Technical Support Team on one of the following services: Sierra BBS (209) 683-4463 (settings 8, N, & 1, up to 38,400 baud) Compuserve GAMAPUB (Technical Support ID 76004,2143) PRODIGY (Sierra ID WBWW55A) (Dynamix ID WBWW55B) GEnie Private E-Mail SIERRA.SUP America Online Keyword: SIERRA In Europe, please contact our office in Berkshire, England. The Customer Service phone number is (44) 734 303171, the Hint number is (44) 734- 304004, the BBS number is (44) 734-304227, the fax number is (44) 734 303201, and the address is: Sierra On-Line Limited Unit 2, Theale Technology Centre Station Road Theale Berkshire, ENGLAND RG7 4AA Please outline the problems along with specific information about your computer system, and we will gladly respond to your fax, letter or message as soon as possible.