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COMSPHERE 6800 Series Network Management System
5-88 January 1997 6800-A2-GN22-30
Installing Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows provides a window-based interface for the NMW software. You cannot run the
NMW software unless Windows is first installed. A copy of Windows Version 3.0 is provided with
the NMW.
The following steps explain how to install Microsoft Windows on the hard disk of a basic-feature
workstation. Be sure you have installed MS-DOS before attempting to install Windows.
1. Turn the computer’s power on.
2. At the C> prompt:
TYPE: a:
PRESS: Enter
to make Drive A the active drive.
3. Insert Disk 1 in Drive A and
TYPE: setup
PRESS: Enter
to run the setup program.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install windows. Do not change the computer or
mouse type. Use the default hardware configuration selected by the installation program.
Installing NMW Software
The NMW software package is the application program that enables your Altos or AT&T
workstation to operate as a basic-feature workstation. The following steps explain how to install
NMW. Be sure you have installed MS-DOS and Windows software before you attempt to install
NMW.
NOTE
Installing the NMW software requires a knowledge of certain basic
MS-DOS concepts such as path and AUTOEXEC.BAT file. If you
are not familiar with these concepts, read the relevant sections in
the MS-DOS User’s Guide before attempting to install NMW.
1. Turn the computer’s power on.
2. At the C> prompt,
TYPE: md \nmw
PRESS: Enter
to create a directory named NMW.