Workstation 4 Wipe Compact Flash (Wcf) Utility - Micros Systems Workstation 4 Setup Manual

Workstation 4 Diagnostics

Workstation 4 Wipe Compact Flash (WCF) Utility

Workstation 4 Wipe Compact Flash (WCF) Utility
In addition to the Diagnostics Utility, the \DOC\Utilies folder also contains
WCF.EXE, the Wipe Compact Flash utility. Originally developed for the WS4
production line, it has also been useful during the initial testing of Windows
CE and POS Applications. We feel it has use as a service tool.
CAUTION:
However, if used in a careless or malicious manner, WCF
is capable of deleting optional SAR totals and rendering a
functioning workstation temporarily inoperable. WCF is
not required during on-site setup and operation of the
WS4 and could be removed from the DOC before
installation.
When you start the utility by double clicking or touching WCF.EXE, it
displays two options, detailed below.
• Clear all Registry Settings?
This selection deletes the copy of the persistent registry stored on the CF
Card. It is used at the factory just prior to shipping the unit to clear any
registry changes made during testing.
• Erase Compact Flash?
This selection erases the entire contents of the CF card including the
persistent registry folder, the POS application and SAR totals, if present.
NOTE:
The WCF utility deletes the files indicated, it does not
format the CF card. To format a CF card, it must be
removed from the WS4 and installed in a USB or
PCMCIA CF card reader and formatted through Windows
Explorer.
After execution of either selection, WCF restarts the WS4 using the factory
default register settings. The default registry starts the CAL client, and
assuming the CAL server is configured properly, a new or updated application
can be downloaded within minutes.
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