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Aptiva - How to install new software in OS/2
Applicable to: United States
Most applications for OS/2 use a file named INSTALL.EXE or INSTALL.CMD on the first diskette (if several diskettes are used) or on the CD for the OS/2 application. On CD-based applications, the INSTALL file may be kept in a subdirectory and not in the main directory of the CD-ROM drive. Consult the installation information that comes with the CD-ROM-based application for details.
For a diskette-based OS/2 application:
1. Close down any applications running in background that are not needed. Some program installation procedures may recommend shutting down any anti-virus programs as well.
2. Open an OS/2 window to get to the command prompt.
3. Place the first diskette (may be labeled "Installation Diskette") in the A: drive.
(For instructions on how to get to an OS/2 command prompt, click here. )
4. At the command prompt type: "a:\install" and press "Enter".
5. Follow any prompts for inserting other diskettes or for supplying information during the process.
6. Once installation is complete, shut down and restart OS/2 to permit any updates to the Config.sys file to take effect.
For a CD-ROM-based OS/2 application:
1. Close down any applications running in background that are not needed. Some program installation procedures may recommend shutting down any anti-virus programs as well.
2. Open an OS/2 window to get to the command prompt.
(For instructions on how to get to an OS/2 command prompt, click here. )
3. Place the application CD in the drive.
4. At the command prompt type: "x:\install" and press "Enter" (See the note below).
5. Follow any prompts for information during the process.
6. Once installation is complete, shut down and restart OS/2 to permit any updates to the Config.sys file to take effect.
Note: In step 4 above, you must enter the CD-ROM drive letter (where x appears) as well as any subdirectory name, if
appropriate, based on the installation instructions that came with the application.
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OS/2, Software Installation/Configuration | |
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Date Created |
01-04-98 | |
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10-12-98 | |
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10-12-99 | |
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IBM Aptiva | |
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Aptiva | |
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2144, 2168 | |
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2R5; 2R7; 2R8; M30; M35; M50; 2R6; 4R7; 4R8; M40; M54; M58; M60; M70; P30; 5R5 | |
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