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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 <ENTER>
If after entering this command the system responds with a "Bad command or
file name" error, then type:
PATH=C:\DOS <ENTER>
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 <ENTER> to move to the A:
drive. At the A:\> prompt, type
COPY CON CONFIG.SYS <ENTER> The cursor should appear one line below
the line you just typed. Now type:
FILES=50 <ENTER>
BUFFERS=20 <ENTER>
DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\HIMEM.SYS <ENTER>
STACKS=9,256 <ENTER> {NOTE: This line is required for Windows 3.1 only}
Then press the <F6> key. A ^Z should appear. Hit the <ENTER> 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 <ENTER>
Again, the cursor should appear one line below the line you just typed.
Enter the following lines:
SET COMSPEC=C:\COMMAND.COM <ENTER>
PROMPT SIERRA BOOT DISK $_$P$G <ENTER>
PATH C:\;C:\DOS;C:\WINDOWS <ENTER>
SET TEMP=C:\ <ENTER>
Then hit your <F6> key. Again a ^Z will appear. Hit <ENTER> 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 <RESET> button on your computer or
by using the <CTRL>, <ALT>, <DEL> key sequence on your keyboard. Once
you get to an A:\>, then type C: and <ENTER>. Start Windows by typing:
WIN /3 <ENTER>
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 <ENTER>
WIN /S <ENTER>
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.