3200 (250-1633) CD-ROM Restore and Disk Utility Faxback Doc. # 2767
Use the Disk Utility program to make the master disks for the programs
installed by Tandy on your hard disk. In the unlikely event that the
programs become corrupted or are erased, you can use the master disks to
reinstall the programs on your hard disk.
The Disk Utility starts automatically when you run WinMate. Follow the
on-screen instructions to make master disks, or refer to the WinMate on-
line help for more complete instructions. You need 42 blank, high-
density, 3.5" disks to create all the master disks.
If you are no longer being prompted to make master program diskettes
or WinMate backups on the Tandy 3200, you can edit the INSTALPC.INI file
to the following:
[Wrapper]
nShouldRunASTDU=1
[Remind]
Remind=1
Alternatively, if this does not cause the disk utility and backup
screens to appear you can run the DU.EXE file from the C:\DU directory
from Windows to run the mastering program. You can also run the
INSTALPC.EXE file from the C:\WINMATE directory to run the WinMate backup
procedure.
NOTE: The breakdown of the number of diskettes needed to make master
diskettes is as follows:
Software Program No. of Disks needed
______________________________________________________________________
MS-DOS Version 6.21 4
Windows Version 3.11 6
Winmate 25 (uncompressed)
Video for Windows, Runtime Version 1.1 2
PFS:Window Works Version 2.02 3
Logitech Mouse Driver Version 6.12 1
Cirrus 5424 Video Drivers Version 1.43 1
After you back up each program, you are prompted to delete the master
files for that program. The master files are used by the Disk Utility
only and have no effect on the installed programs. After you delete the
master disk files, the Disk Utility no longer starts automatically when
you run WinMate.
Once you have created the master disks for the programs on your hard
disk, store the disks for safekeeping. IF you need to reinstall your
operating system see your DOS or Windows user's manual for further
instructions.
CD ROM Backup Disk
Your Computer System includes a CD-ROM back up disk with copies of the
original software installed on your computer's hard disk. In addition to
the master disks you created using the disk utility, you can use the CD-
ROM disk to restore the programs on your hard disk, should they ever
become corrupted or erased.
If you install a CD-ROM drive on your computer, follow the instructions
on the CD-ROM package to reinstall the programs on the hard disk. If you
do not have a CD-ROM drive, take your CD-ROM disk and instructions to
your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
Please note the following issues before you attempt the restoration
of your hard drive image:
- The Tandy 3200 Hard Drive Image Restoration Disc (CD) is for use
only in the event the factory installed software is lost or
damaged.
- The software on the CD will restore the Tandy WinMate software or
the entire hard drive to the original factory settings.
- If you have installed a CD-ROM drive after the original purchase
of your system, see the RESTORING FROM AN INTERNAL CD-ROM DRIVE
section of this document.
- If you have not installed a CD-ROM drive, you will need to take
the Tandy 3200 Hard Drive Image Restoration Disc (CD) to your
local Radio Shack or participating dealer so that the restoration
can be done. Please see the HARD DRIVE IMAGE RESTORATION AT A
RADIO SHACK STORE section of this document for more information.
- If you have not already made a backup of any data files you may
have created in various software applications that you wish to keep,
please do so before you start the restoration procedure. All data
will be removed from the hard drive during the restoration. Only
original factory software will be restored.
RESTORING FROM AN INTERNAL CD-ROM DRIVE
(this procedure takes approximately 45 minutes)
Before beginning the restoration, you will need to format the hard drive,
install the MS-DOS operating system, and install the appropriate drivers
for the CD-ROM drive you have installed. See your MS-DOS Users manual
for assistance in formatting the hard drive and installing MS-DOS. See
the driver installation instructions that came with your CD-ROM for
assistance in loading the CD-ROM drivers.
(1) At an A:\ or C:\ prompt type:
d: <ENTER>
(2) At the D:\ prompt, type:
cd\ <ENTER>
This will place you in the root directory of the CD-ROM drive.
(3) At the D:\ prompt, type:
start <ENTER>
The screen displays the message:
"Restore Tandy 3200 Software to Factory Default Settings"
"Press any key to continue"
(4) Press any key on your keyboard to continue as instructed.
(5) The restoration process will re-install the MS-DOS operating
system, Microsoft Windows 3.11, PFS:Works, and WinMate software
as originally installed on the system when purchased.
(6) After the restoration process is complete, you will need to
reinstall the CD-ROM drivers. Any other drivers that were added to
the system will also need to be reinstalled.
(7) The following is the message you will receive on the screen
after the restoration procedure:
"DONE"
"Note: All drivers (CD-ROM, Sound, etc.) have been deleted.
Drivers must be reinstalled."
"Please Reboot the Machine."
(8) It is now necessary for you to reboot the computer and reinstall
the appropriate drivers for the CD-ROM, Sound Card, etc. that you
may have installed in your computer. See the driver installation
instructions that came with your CD-ROM, Sound Card, or other add
on expansion board for assistance in reinstalling the drivers.
HARD DRIVE IMAGE RESTORATION AT A RADIO SHACK STORE
(this procedure take approximately 1 1/2 hours)
Hardware Requirements
Server system (Radio Shack store system)
- 1.44 MB, 3 1/2" floppy drive
- 60 MB of free hard drive space assigned to drive C:
- CD-ROM drive assigned to drive D:
- Windows must be installed to its default settings
- DB9 Female to Female Serial Cable (Catalog # 26-152)
- Null Modem adapter (Catalog # 26-264)
- Free serial port available
Client system (Customer's system, 3200)
- Tandy 3200 system (with factory default hardware)
- A blank 3 1/2, 1.44 MB floppy disk
Please Note: If you have not already made a backup of any data files
you may have created in various software applications
that you wish to keep, please do so before you start the
restoration procedure. All data will be removed from the
hard drive during the restoration. Only original factory
software will be restored.
(1) Connect one end of the null modem adapter with serial cable
to the Server (Radio Shack store) system's serial port 1 and
connect the other end to the Client (Customer, 3200) system's
serial port 1.
(2) Insert the Hard Drive Image Restoration Disc (CD) in the CD-ROM
drive on the Server.
(3) At the C:\ prompt of the Server computer type:
d: <ENTER>
(4) At the D:\ prompt type:
cd\ <ENTER>
This will place you in the root directory of the CD-ROM drive.
(5) At the D:\ prompt type:
rs_start <ENTER>
The screen displays the message:
"Restores Tandy 3200 Software to Factory Default Settings
and copies a software image to the hard drive"
"Would you like to continue? (Y,N)
(6) At the question listed above type:
y <ENTER>
(7) The Server begins to read the source files from the CD-ROM.
After a few minutes you will be prompted with the following
message:
"Please insert a new floppy and press any key to continue"
(8) Insert a blank 3 1/2" high density floppy disk and press any
key on your keyboard to continue as instructed.
(9) Microsoft Windows will now load on the Server computer.
A screen is displayed with the following messages:
"Make your Disks Now" "Click Here to Make Diskettes"
This message indicates that you are about to use your blank
diskette to create a boot disk for the Client (Customer)
Computer that has a menu for restoring the hard drive image.
(10) Select the "Click Here to Make Diskettes" option.
(11) The next screen displays the message:
"Software Configuration Files (One 3.5 inch High Density
Diskette)" "Click Here to Begin"
(12) Select the "Click Here to Begin" option.
(13) The next screen displays the message:
"Create"
(14) Select the "Create" option.
(15) A percentage complete bar appears showing you the amount
of software configuration files that have been copied to the
diskette with the following messages:
"Creating your master disk set" "Diskette 1"
(16) When the percentage complete bar reaches 100 percent, you
will receive the message:
"Finished making diskettes for software configuration files.
Do not reinstall software from these diskettes unless there is
a problem." "OK"
(17) Select the "OK" option.
(18) Select the "NO" option when the following message is displayed:
"Do you want to remove files that were just used to make master
diskettes? (Yes) or (No)
(19) Select the "Exit to Windows" option.
(20) Select the Program Manager icon and click on the "Close" option.
The message appears:
"This will end your Windows session"
(21) Select the "OK" option.
(22) Windows will end and you will see the following message:
"Please remove diskette and insert the floppy in the
Client's (3200) machine and RE-BOOT!!! But first!!!
Please press any key to continue"
(23) Press any key on the keyboard as instructed.
(24) When you press a key, the Microsoft Interlink display appears
on the Server (Radio Shack store computer) screen.
WARNING: DO NOT REBOOT THE SERVER COMPUTER AT ANYTIME!
The display on the Server should look like this:
"Microsoft Interlink Server Version 1.10"
This Computer Other Computer
(Server) (Client)
A: D:
C: E:
LPT1: LPT2:
(25) Take out the diskette made in the Server and place it
in the floppy drive A: of the Client (3200) computer.
(26) Reset the Client computer.
(27) A menu appears on the screen like the following:
START MENU
1) Restore All Software
2) Restore Only WinMate Software
3) Return to MS-DOS prompt.
SELECT AN OPTION AND PRESS <ENTER>
(28) Type:
1 <ENTER>
(29) The screen displays the message:
"In order to reset to Factory Default Settings the Hard Drive
must be formatted. Would you like to continue? (Y/N)"
(30) Type:
y <ENTER>
(31) You will now see the following message:
"WARNING: All data on non-removable disk drive c: will be
lost! Proceed with format (Y/N) ?"
(32) Type:
y <ENTER>
(33) After several minutes the hard drive format is complete.
A message appears that reads:
"Restore All Software. This will take approximately
1 hour and 30 minutes. Would you like to continue? (Y/N)"
(34) Type:
y <ENTER>
(35) The screen now displays:
"PKSFX (R) FAST! Self Extract Utility Version 2.04g"
(36) Approximately 1 and 1/2 hours later, when the process is
complete, it is now necessary for you to reboot the computer
and reinstall the appropriate drivers for the Sound Card, or other
add on expansion adapter that you may have installed in your computer.
See the driver installation instructions that came with your Sound
Card, or other add on expansion adapter for assistance in reinstalling
the drivers.
(ABO/jlc-06/16/94)