DEC Digital HiNote Ultra 2000 series, Service Quick Reference Manual

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System Restoration
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Windows 95: Create a directory on the hard drive under
C:\Windows called Options and then make a directory under that
called Cabs. The new directory path is
C:\Windows\Options\Cabs. Copy the Win95 directory from the
Microsoft CD onto the hard drive’s C:\Windows\Options\Cabs
directory.
Windows NT: After completing the installation of Windows NT,
locate the directory on the Microsoft O/S CD labeled, I386. Copy
this directory to the drive where the operating system is located,
most likely drive C:\. The files in this directory are needed when
installing certain drivers such as network drivers.
Complete System Restoration
If you have purchased a new hard drive or you want to remove
all files and re-partition the hard drive and then install a Microsoft
Operating System, please perform the following:
1. Insert the DIGITAL HiNote System CD into the CD-
ROM drive and power on the system.
2. Run FDISK, format the hard drive and then run
PHDISKF. These instructions are covered in detail in
Appendix B of the User’s Guide.
3. Remove the DIGITAL HiNote System CD and power off
the notebook.
4. Insert the bootable floppy into the floppy drive and turn
on the system.
5. At the list of options choose number 2 (exit to DOS).
Insert the Microsoft CD into the CD-ROM drive.
6. From the DOS prompt, type the letter that represents
the CD-ROM drive, then a colon and a backslash. For
example: D:\