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This file describes a simple patch for Procomm Plus
Version 2.0 (no rev letter) that will eliminate the need
to "Enter Any Key" at the opening screen.
WARNINGS
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I've had this patch tested on a version of PC+ since 1-26-91
without any ill effects. THIS IS NOT A GUARANTEE. As with
any manufacture unauthorized patch, YOU must decide if you are
willing to assume the risk for a potential convience. Enough of the
legal mumbo jumbo.
PRELIMINARIES
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In order for this patch to work, you must modify the file
PCPLUS.EXE. The file needs to be modified while on disk,
as the subroutine call that is NOP'ed is loaded as an
overlay. Modifying memory just results in your
modification being overwritten. I used Norton Utilities
NU to edit the disk locations.
PROCEDURE
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FIRST, save away the original copy of you PCPLUS.EXE file
someplace real safe, just in case something goes wrong.
Then, to be extra safe, save another copy. It's better to
be safe than sorry. Using your favorite disk editor/zapper,
target the file PCPLUS.EXE for modification. Search for the
hexidecimal byte sequence:
E8 4F 8B
This is the subroutine call that needs to be NOP'ed. It only
occurs once in the file. Replace each of the above bytes with
90 (hex). Write the changes to disk and you're done. The file
must be named PCPLUS.EXE, as the overlay loader wants to see
overlays loaded from the PCPLUS.EXE file name.
WRAP UP
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If you try this an have problems, please let me know. I
will post the problem / solution (if any) in updates of
this file. I can be reached on EXEC PC (414) 789-4210. The
filename of this patch indicates the version of Procomm Plus this
patch is for and also the revision level of the patch. This file
PCP20-10.PAT says patch is for PC+ version 2.0, the dash means no
revision letter. The 10 means this is revision 1.0 of the patch.
Good Luck,
Mark Tellier
26-Jan-91