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7. After re-installing the Operating System you should re-
install all drivers. Please refer to the
"Reinstalling/Installing Drivers" section of this chapter for
information.
8. Create a directory on the hard drive for the operating
system installation files.
Windows 95: Create a directory on the hard drive under
C:\Windows called Options and then make a directory under that
called Cabs. The new directory path is
C:\Windows\Options\Cabs. Copy the Win95 directory from the
Microsoft CD onto the hard drive's C:\Windows\Options\Cabs
directory.
Windows NT: After completing the installation of Windows NT,
locate the directory on the Microsoft O/S CD labeled, I386. Copy
this directory to the drive where the operating system is located,
most likely drive C:\. The files in this directory are needed when
installing certain drivers such as network drivers.
Complete System Restoration
To perform a complete system restoration on a new hard drive or
to remove all files and re-partition the hard drive and then install
a Microsoft Operating System, please perform the following:
1. Insert the bootable floppy into the floppy disk drive.
Power on the system. A list of choices appear.
NOTE: To exit this menu and go to a DOS prompt,
press 2. To re-enter this menu from a DOS prompt,
type AUTOEXEC and press the Enter key.
AUTOEXEC must be typed from the A: prompt.
System Restoration
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