Installing Windows Nt Workstation 4.0 Over A Network; Installing Or Upgrading Device Drivers - Compaq 127507-008 - Deskpro EP - 64 MB RAM Software Reference Manual

1-2 Getting Started

Installing Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Over a Network

Network installation is used primarily for installing or
upgrading Microsoft Windows NT Workstation over a local area
network. It can also be used to install additional drivers or files
with Windows NT.
This capability does not imply the grant of a site license
for Microsoft Windows NT Workstation and should only
be used to install the operating system on computers for
which the appropriate software license has already been
obtained.
Use this installation method if you or your organization opt to
deploy Windows NT using a distribution share point over a
network connection.
The Windows NT installation that is completed when you first
turn on the computer creates an I386 directory. This directory
and its subdirectories provide the Compaq-specific integration
of Windows NT for your computer model. This image, license
permitting, can be used as a distribution share point to deploy
Windows NT over a network connection.
To use distribution share point to install or upgrade Windows
NT, see the Windows NT Resource Kit and its documentation.

Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers

If you wish to install hardware devices such as a printer, a
display adapter, a network adapter, or other device after the
Windows NT installation is completed, Windows NT needs
access to the appropriate software drivers for the devices.
The I386 directory and its subdirectories provide the Compaq-
specific integration of Windows NT for your computer model
and include device drivers supported by Windows NT.
When prompted for the I386 directory on the Windows NT CD,
replace the path specification with C:\I386 or use the browse
button of the dialog box to browse the computer for the I386
folder. This points Windows NT to the appropriate drivers and
allows installation of the device to be completed.