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SYMANTEC--PETER NORTON GROUP
README.TXT--March 20, 1992
Copyright 1992 Symantec Corp. All Rights Reserved.
NORTON DESKTOP FOR WINDOWS
Version 2.0
Welcome to Norton Desktop for Windows!
--------------------------------------
Please read this document carefully; it contains important
information not included in the documentation. For easiest
reading, MAXIMIZE this window by clicking the Maximize button.
You may also want to print it for future reference.
Topics covered in this document include:
* Norton Desktop Install and Uninstall
* Norton Desktop Enhancements
* Norton Desktop and Other Products
* Notes and Tips
* Norton Backup for Windows
You will also find a helpful question-and-answer section in
Appendix A of "Using Norton Desktop for Windows." If you still
have questions after reviewing Appendix A and this ReadMe file,
call Technical Support for assistance. In the United States and
Canada, call (310)449-4900. In other areas, contact your local
distributor.
INSTALLING NORTON DESKTOP
=========================
Because the Norton Desktop install program launches Windows
as part of the install procedure, you should not try to install
Norton Desktop from a DOS window. That is, you should not
double-click the Program Manager "DOS Prompt" group item to shell
to DOS. Rather, choose Run from the Program Manager File menu and
type A:INSTALL (assuming the Norton Desktop installation diskette
is in drive A:). Or, exit Windows and at the DOS command-line
prompt, type A:INSTALL.
CREATING A NORTON DESKTOP (2.0) "DESKTOP APPLICATIONS GROUP"
============================================================
If you are installing over version 1.0 of Norton Desktop,
we retain your old Quick Access groups. This means that you
will not see your newly created Norton Desktop Applications
group with the new program items. To convert the Norton Desktop
Applications group from Program Manager, open a drive window and
select the Windows directory. Drag the NORTONDE.GRP file (it
could also be named NORTOND0.GRP, NORTOND1.GRP, etc.) from the
file pane and drop it in the Quick Access group window.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLING
============================
Immediately after installing Norton Desktop for Windows, be
sure to run Norton AntiVirus to ensure that your computer is
virus-free. Choose Norton AntiVirus from the Tools menu, then scan all
of the drives to which your computer is connected. Though you've
specified particular drives, Norton AntiVirus will also scan your
computer's memory during the first scan of the session.
UNINSTALLING NORTON DESKTOP
===========================
You can easily uninstall Norton Desktop, removing some or all
of its related files, by launching the Norton Desktop Uninstall group
item in the Norton Desktop Applications group window. If you need
additional information about the uninstall process, start Uninstall
then consult the online help.
Even if you perform a total uninstall, removing all Norton Desktop
files, your Program Manager groups remain intact. Consequently, you
must manually delete the Norton Desktop Applications group from
Program Manager.
Note that you can find information about many of the Norton
Desktop files by reading CONTENTS.TXT in your Norton Desktop directory.
NORTON DESKTOP ENHANCEMENTS
===========================
Norton AntiVirus
----------------
Just as you can choose to hide or show the Sleeper screen saver
and the Scheduler application icons, you can also hide or show the
Norton AntiVirus Popup application icon. (Application icons, remember,
appear at the bottom of your desktop when a running application is
minimized.) The Norton AntiVirus Popup application icon is hidden by
default, but if you want to make it visible when Virus Intercept is
running, follow these steps:
1. Start Norton AntiVirus. (Double-click the Norton AntiVirus tool
icon or choose Norton AntiVirus from the Tools menu.)
2. Choose Intercept... from the Norton AntiVirus Options menu.
3. Check the Hide Popup Icon check box.
4. Click OK.
If you run Windows in Standard mode and have 2M (megabyte) RAM
or less, you should use NAV&.SYS /B as the Norton AntiVirus device
driver for best results.
If you are running Norton AntiVirus with SmartDrive, you should
add the /L switch to your DEVICE=Smartdrv line in your Config.sys file.
If you are running Norton AntiVirus with Stacker, you must
either load the Norton AntiVirus drivers from an unstacked volume or
move the DEVICE=NAV&.SYS /B (or similar) line in your Config.sys file
so that it follows the Stacker command.
Norton Viewer and Graphics Files
--------------------------------
In addition to the bitmap image sizing explained on page 7-8
of "Using Norton Desktop for Windows," you can also manipulate other
graphics files in the same way (including TIF, PCX and WordPerfect
graphics files). Thus, you can copy the current view to the
Clipboard by pressing Ctrl+Insert. To copy a piece of the image
the size of an icon to the Clipboard (starting at the upper-left
corner of the zoom rectangle), press Shift while zooming. Press
Ctrl while zooming to copy the area enclosed by the rectangle to
the Clipboard. You can then paste the contents of the Clipboard
into other applications.
NORTON DESKTOP AND OTHER PRODUCTS
=================================
Installing Other Applications
-----------------------------
When you choose to run Norton Desktop as your shell, you (of
course) choose not to run Program Manager as your shell. However,
there are some Windows applications that expect to find Program
Manager running as your shell. In many cases, though not all, these
programs are hard-coded to look for Program Manager. The applications
listed below most likely will not be able to create Norton Desktop groups
(.QAG files) or group items. Rather, if Program Manager is running, they
may create Program Manager groups (.GRP files) and group items. If you
experience problems installing applications when Norton Desktop is the
shell, the application is most likely looking for Program Manager. Try
running Program Manager by choosing Run from the Norton Desktop File menu.
Once Program Manager is running, try the install again.
Problem with Problem with
Application NDW & Windows 3.0 NDW & Windows 3.1
----------- ----------------- -----------------
Adobe Illustrator No Yes
Aldus PageMaker 4.0 Yes Yes
Central Point PC-Tools 7.1 Yes Yes
Computer Associates DBFast(*) Yes Yes
Corel Draw 2.0.1 Yes Yes
Foresight Drafix-1 Windows CAD Yes Yes
Informix Wingz Yes Yes
Microsoft Productivity Pack(*) Yes Yes
Microsoft Windows SDK Yes N/A
Que RightWriter for Windows Yes Yes
Software Publishing Harvard Draw Yes Yes
WordPerfect for Windows Yes Yes
(*)=Application always expects to find Program Manager on the shell=
line in the System.ini file.
In most cases, you can easily create a Norton Desktop group from
a Program Manager group by dragging the .GRP file from a drive window
file pane and dropping it in a Norton Desktop group window. (Drag it
to the Quick Access group if you want to create a top-level group.)
Refer also to pages A-8 and A-9 ("Using Norton Desktop for Windows")
for additional instructions. For general information about Norton
Desktop groups, refer to Chapter 2 of "Using Norton Desktop for Windows."
NOTES AND TIPS
==============
Calculators
-----------
If you are using a Hercules monochrome display adapter, the
keys on the Tape, Financial, and Scientific calculators may be
difficult to read. If this is the case, refer to the NDWINI.TXT file
for more information.
Documentation Corrections
-------------------------
(Note: Unless otherwise stated, all page references are for
"Using Norton Desktop for Windows.")
Collapse All: Page 3-9 indicates that there are several menu
items you can use to manipulate the tree pane displays in a drive
window. Though not mentioned, you can also collapse the entire tree
structure by choosing Collapse All from the Tree menu.
Fonts: Pages 3-14 and 3-15 explain how to change the font in a
drive window or a Norton Viewer window. However, you cannot save the
font change (there is no Set Default button in the Font dialog box).
Default Editor: Page 9-4 mentions that the Norton Desktop
Install programs asks whether you want to make Desktop Editor your
default text editor. Not mentioned, however, is how to change your
default editor once Norton Desktop is installed. To do so, choose
Default Editor from the Configure menu.
TrueType: In addition to the raster and vector fonts mentioned
on page 11-3, Windows 3.1 also supports a new outline font technology
licensed to Microsoft by Apple Computer: TrueType.
Sleeper default: Page 13-4 indicates that Randomizer is the
default Sleeper screen saver module. In fact, Randomizer is not a
Sleeper screen saver and Screen Shuffle is the default.
Macro Builder: Page 20-4 outlines the steps for recording a
macro with Macro Builder. Rather than specifying the macro filename
before recording (as wrongly indicated in the manual), you can record
the macro before determining its filename. By default, the Recording
Macro dialog box informs you that you are about to start recording a
macro. (This dialog box can be disabled.)
Additional Batch Runner functions: The following functions are
not documented in Chapter 21, "Using Batch Builder."
FileAppend ("from-spec", "[d:path]destination")
Appends one or more files to another file.
Example: FileAppend ("autoexec.bat config.sys", "startup.fil")
NetAttach ("server")
Creates an attachment between a workstation and a Novell NetWare
file server.
Example: NetAttach ("MAINSERVER")
NetDetach ("server")
Detaches a workstation from a Novell NetWare file server.
Example: NetDetach ("MAINSERVER")
Batch Runner SendKey function: In the "Using SendKey" section of
the Batch Builder chapter, {HELP} and {PRTSC} should be removed from
the list of SendKey equivalents. Rather than {HELP}, {F1} works for
those applications that assign help to the F1 key. Instead of {PRTSC},
use the SnapShot function.
Creating Dialog Boxes with Batch Builder: In the "Creating Your
Own Dialog Boxes" section in the Batch Builder chapter:
NOTE says that the maximum template file lines is 15; it should
say 20.
The "Option Buttons" subsection says the first option button in a
group of option buttons is selected by default. Rather, you can
control the default selection the same way you control whether or not
a check box defaults to checked: by setting the option button variable
equal to the desired option button's value on a line above the
DialogBox statement.
Norton Directory Trees: You can use either of two types of
directory trees--Norton trees, which produce the fastest displays,
or Collapsible trees, which can be expanded and collapsed. Rather
than checking a check box as shown on page 22-24 and described on
page 22-25, you can choose the tree type by toggling the Use
Collapsible Tree menu item in the Tree menu. (When it is not checked,
Norton trees are in use.) Refer to online help for more information.
Index Entries: You should add the following entries to the Index
on page I-7:
EDIT..., 9-1
files
editing, 9-1. See also Desktop Editor
NDW.INI
-------
For detailed information about the NDW.INI file, refer to the
NDWINI.TXT file in your Norton Desktop directory.
Sleeper Screen Saver
--------------------
Sleeper recognizes screen savers from After Dark, Intermission,
and Windows 3.1 if you have installed these applications. However,
Sleeper will not recognize the Intermission "Communique" saver module,
even if Intermission is installed.
If you have installed After Dark version 1.0 or 1.0a, each
saver module appears in the Sleeper list box. Simply select the module
you want to run. If you have installed After Dark 2.0, "After Dark
Runner" appears in the Sleeper list box. Select After Dark Runner, then
click Configure to launch After Dark 2.0. Make sure the After Dark
switch is turned ON, then select the saver module you want to use.
Avoid running Windows 3.1 savers with both a Sleeper password and
a Microsoft password. It is recommended to use the Microsoft password
only.
SmartCan and Erase Protect
--------------------------
Norton Desktop Version 2.0 uses an improved memory-resident program
to keep track of deleted files: SmartCan. SmartCan replaces the Erase
Protect program (EP.EXE) from Version 1.0. SmartCan, which is typically
loaded from your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, copies deleted files to a hidden
directory on your disk called SMARTCAN. You can read details about this in
Chapter 14 of "Using Norton Desktop for Windows." However, the SmartCan
TSR cannot access any files saved previously to the TRASHCAN hidden
directory (created by Erase Protect). To recover files from either the
TRASHCAN or the SMARTCAN hidden directory, use UnErase from Fix-It
Disk #1.
VDISK and Norton Desktop
------------------------
Norton Desktop is not compatible with VDisk. You should use
RamDrive instead.
MACRO RECORDER AND INTERNATIONAL KEYBOARDS
==========================================
Macro recorder will record characters generated with the Alt-GR
key on international keyboards incorrectly. If recording these keys,
you must edit the resulting macro file with the Batch Builder and
replace those keystrokes with the correct special key symbols to
generate the proper characters.
NORTON BACKUP FOR WINDOWS
=========================
Compatibility with Norton Backup for DOS (Versions 1.2 and 2.0)
---------------------------------------------------------------
* Using Backup Volumes Created with Norton Backup for DOS
-------------------------------------------------------
If you are a user of Norton Backup for DOS and are currently
in the middle of a FULL/INCREMENTAL or FULL/DIFFERENTIAL backup
cycle, you should not have to interrupt that cycle and start over.
In fact, you should be able to use either product to create your
next backup volume.
Symantec strongly recommends that you test whether you'll be
able to do this by using Norton Backup for Windows to restore some
files that were backed up with Norton Backup 1.2 or 2.0 for DOS. If
you encounter any errors while restoring, there may be some
limitation(s)--either hardware or software--that inhibits
compatibility with older Norton Backup volumes. If this is the
case, you should start the cycle over by making a full backup of
all your drives before resuming your routine.
If you are using Norton Backup version 2.0 for DOS to make backup
sets that you want to read with Norton Backup for Windows, you
should use enhanced ECC if you plan on restoring the backups using
Norton Backup 1.2 for Windows.
* Data Verification
-----------------
If data verification in your setup file was set for "Read
Only" in Norton Backup for DOS, be sure to check your settings in
Norton Backup for Windows when you first load that setup file.
The "Read Only" option does not exist in Norton Backup for Windows
and the setting will default to "Read and Compare." Change this
setting if you prefer one of the other options.
* Macro compatibility
-------------------
If you plan to use setup files that were created with Norton
Backup for DOS, you will need to re-create any macros that were
associated with those setup files.
Floppy Drive Setup
------------------
* Automatic Floppy Configuration
------------------------------
The Install program is able to detect the number and type of
floppy disk drives attached to your system. However, if the
incorrect floppy disk drive types are displayed, you should select
"Auto Floppy Config" from the Configure screen and make sure that
it correctly chooses the proper disk drive types.
If the problem persists, check your computer's CMOS setup to
be sure that your diskette drives are configured properly. This
can be done using your computer's SETUP program. If the drive types
are still not correct, set them manually.
* If Your Compatibility Test Fails
--------------------------------
If your compatibility test failed, there may be a hardware
compatibility problem with your PC or a software conflict. Try these
things to solve the compatibility problem:
1. Click the Configure button.
2. Change the Disk Log Strategy setting to Most Compatible.
3. Change the DMA Operation setting to Most Compatible.
4. Click Floppy Configuration and uncheck Disk Change Detection, then
click OK.
* Using a 360K Diskette in a 1.2M Drive
-------------------------------------
Norton Backup for Windows supports backups to 360K diskettes
in high density (1.2M) floppy drives. Though Symantec does not
recommend this, if you find that you must do this in order to
transfer files to a machine that only has a 360K drive, you
MUST be sure that you do extensive compatibility testing between
both machines. First, if you plan on doing backups to low density
disks in a high density drive, the best method to do this is to
back up using the "DOS Drive and Path" option with the component
size set to 360K. The diskettes should be formatted on a 360K
drive, since the tracks written to a disk in a 360K drive are
different from those written to a 360K disk in a 1.2M drive.
* Floppy Drive Contention
-----------------------
Norton Backup for Windows allows you to switch to other
applications while backing up or restoring data. To ensure that
access to the floppy drives is not interrupted during this
process, Norton Backup hides these drives from all other
applications. Programs that display a list of available drives
will not display drives A: and B: during these background
operations. For the same reason, you should not try to access your
floppy drives directly. For example, typing FORMAT A: in a DOS
window while using Norton Backup to backup to the A: drive will
produce an "invalid drive specification" system message. Normal
use of the drive will return once the backup is finished.
File Selection
--------------
* Manual File Selection
---------------------
When you select a directory in the tree pane, Norton Backup
for Windows stores the selection by directory name. When you
select files in the tree pane, Norton Backup for Windows stores
the selections by filename. Therefore, selecting all the files in
a directory is not the same as selecting that directory. For
example, if you were to select your Norton directory and back it
up, and at a later date add more files to it (such as data files),
then those new files would be included in future backups. On the
other hand, if you were to select all the files in your Norton
directory (as opposed to selecting the directory itself), any new
files added to that directory since the last backup will not be
backed up.
* Setup Files
-----------
If you are planning on using the same setup files for both Norton
Backup for DOS and Norton Backup for Windows 1.2, use include and
exclude statements to describe file selections. If you manually
select files by directory tree or by filename, the file selection
is stored in an .SLT file. The .SLT files are not compatible
between the Windows and the DOS products and the manual file selections
will not be applied.
* Directory Tree File Selection
-----------------------------
You can use the directory tree to quickly select groups of
related directories. When you collapse a branch on the tree and
then select it (the directory displays a plus sign on the folder),
you will be selecting all of the subdirectories under it as well.
Estimated Number of Disks for a Backup
--------------------------------------
The number of disks estimated for backup does not take
compression into account. This is because the amount of data
compression varies for different types of files. Therefore, it is
difficult to accurately estimate the amount of compression that
can be performed during any given backup. Norton Backup for
Windows will make the most conservative estimate in all cases.
Additional Command Line Option
------------------------------
In addition to those command line options listed in the
Norton Backup documentation, the Minimize switch (/m) allows you
to start Norton Backup as a background operation and display it as
an icon. For more information on this and other command line
options, refer to the Norton Backup online Help.
-----End of ReadMe-----