Installing Microsoft Windows Operating Systems - Siemens SIMATIC Rack PC 547B Operating Instructions Manual

11.2.3.2

Installing Microsoft Windows operating systems

This CD contains encrypted data that can only be transferred to this system.
1. Boot from the Recovery CD and then follow the on-screen instructions until the Recovery
functions window is displayed.
2. Select "Recovery Windows ..." in the "Siemens SIMATIC Recovery" window.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Note
Make sure that sufficient free space is left on the drive after the transfer of selected
recovery data:
500 MB for Windows 2000
1500 MB for Windows XP
1500 MB for Windows Server 2003
4. Select "Start command prompt" in the Recovery functions window.
5. Enter the following command in the displayed command prompt interface:
Drive:
cd \I386
Winnt32.bat
Drive: Drive letter of the folder containing the I386 directory.
6. The preparation of the Windows installation is displayed.
7. When this is completed, close the command prompt with the exit command.
8. Close the Siemens SIMATIC Recovery window with the "Finish" button.
9. The Windows installation is completed following an automatic restart of the system.
10. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Note
References required by professional users of Microsoft Windows (not included in the
scope of delivery):
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Resource Kit (MSPress No 274) or
Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Technical Reference (MSPress No 934)
Microsoft Windows Server 2300, Planning Server Deployment for Windows Server 2003,
Technical Reference (MSPress No. 420)
These manuals contain specific information for administrators who install, manage and
integrate Windows in networks or multi-user environments.
SIMATIC Rack PC 547B
Operating Instructions, 12/2007, A5E01127519-02
Maintenance and service
11.2 Reinstalling the software
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