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Deniese:
I have it all figured out. The code of alpha's #1 disk [install] is looking for the LOCATION of 'share.exe' so that it can edit the Autoexec.bat and 'load' share. I doesn't know that Window operating system provides its own 'Vshare' automatically and it functions for Alpha whether Alpha knows it or not.
My post on the board was to create a 'dummy' SHARE.EXE file, so alpha thinks that you have one and won't 'hang' in the install routine.
In notepad, make a file - enter three or four characters - let's say 4 'X's". No pick 'Save As' from the file menu selection on Notepad and navigate to c: [no folder] type in the 'save as' line SHARE.EXE.
Now, Alpha can find the stupid thing and make its changes to the autoexec.bat. You might have to view the autoexec.bat in Windows Explorer [get that by holding the window key and pressing 'E']. Right click on that file's icon and pick properties. If 'Hidden' shows up checked in the 'Attributes' area at the bottom, uncheck it. [Howard Elkes' suggestion].
Now get to the BLACK and WHITE DOS screen however you have to in ME. Hold [Ctrl] kwy while the machine is booting and pick 'command promp' from the black and white menu that appears.
Now! insert the disk 1 and type 'Install' [witout the quotes].
What a bugger! All this is due to the fact that Alpha4 is no longer supported by Alpha Software and they haven't updtated their install routines to accomodate Windows' special operating system.
Good Luck!
Ken
More from Ken:
Deniese:
I have it all figured out. The code of alpha's #1 disk [install] is looking for the LOCATION of 'share.exe' so that it can edit the Autoexec.bat and 'load' share. I doesn't know that Window operating system provides its own 'Vshare' automatically and it functions for Alpha whether Alpha knows it or not.
My post on the board was to create a 'dummy' SHARE.EXE file, so alpha thinks that you have one and won't 'hang' in the install routine.
In notepad, make a file - enter three or four characters - let's say 4 'X's". No pick 'Save As' from the file menu selection on Notepad and navigate to c: [no folder] type in the 'save as' line SHARE.EXE.
Now, Alpha can find the stupid thing and make its changes to the autoexec.bat. You might have to view the autoexec.bat in Windows Explorer [get that by holding the window key and pressing 'E']. Right click on that file's icon and pick properties. If 'Hidden' shows up checked in the 'Attributes' area at the bottom, uncheck it. [Howard Elkes' suggestion].
Now get to the BLACK and WHITE DOS screen however you have to in ME. Hold [Ctrl] kwy while the machine is booting and pick 'command promp' from the black and white menu that appears.
Now! insert the disk 1 and type 'Install' [witout the quotes].
What a bugger! All this is due to the fact that Alpha4 is no longer supported by Alpha Software and they haven't updtated their install routines to accomodate Windows' special operating system.
Good Luck!
Ken
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