Category : Tutorials + Patches
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Filename : CLNBOOT.DOC

CLEAN BOOT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOS

The error you are experiencing during tape operations may be caused
by memory resident programs, or other devices, (mouse drivers,
etc.) that may be occupying memory which we may need for our
functions. In order to eliminate this possibility, test your
system with a system bootable diskette. To do this, please follow
these instructions.

Start with a clean (blank) diskette: FORMAT A: /S

Once the system has been transferred to the diskette, you will need
to add an AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to this diskette. The
following commands need to be included:


AUTOEXEC.BAT CONFIG.SYS
prompt $P$g files=20
c: buffers=20
cd\tape
tape


Once these files are added to the boot diskette, you will need to
reboot your machine using this diskette. When rebooting your
machine, DO NOT use CTRL-ALT- DELETE; instead, use your power
switch or the reset button.

CLEAN BOOT INSTRUCTIONS FOR NETWORK

The error you are experiencing during tape operations may be caused
by memory resident programs, or other devices, (mouse drivers,
etc.) that may be occupying memory which we may need for our
functions. In order to eliminate this possibility, you will need
to test your system with a system bootable diskette. To do this,
please follow these instructions. NOTE: you must have a local hard
drive.

Start with a clean diskette: FORMAT A: /S

Once the system has been transferred to the diskette, you will need
to add an AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to this diskette. The
following commands need to be included:

AUTOEXEC.BAT CONFIG.SYS
prompt $P$g files=35
c: buffers=25
cd\tape
tape

Once these files are added to the boot diskette, you will need to
reboot your machine using this diskette. When rebooting your
machine, DO NOT use CTRL-ALT-DELETE or the reset button. Please
use your power switch instead.


Once you have verified the tape drive is working from the local
hard drive, include "IPX", "NETX" and "LOGIN" commands in the
autoexec.bat to test ability to backup the network hard drive, if
you are using Novell. If you are using a peer to peer network such
as Lantastic, call your STARTNET batch file. (Please check this
batch file for loading of additional tars prior to calling the
batch file). If you have a network which requires drivers (such as
IBM Token Ring), please insert the appropriate drivers in your
config.sys file.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact our
Customer Support department by telephone or fax for additional
support.