MS WIN 3.1 STEP BY STEP: Corrections and Comments (125972)


The information in this article applies to:

  • MSPRESS Microsoft Windows 3.1 Step by Step ISBN 1-55615-501-8
This article was previously published under Q125972

SUMMARY

This article contains information on known errors, corrections, and comments relating to the Microsoft Press book "Microsoft Windows 3.1 Step by Step."

The following topics are covered:

  • How to Install Practice Files to Hard Disk Drives Other Than Drive C
  • Step by Step Disk Doesn't Provide Icon or Executable Program

MORE INFORMATION

In addition to a description of the book's problems, this document might also include sections labeled "Correction" and "Comments." Please note that the "Correction" section is worded for correcting the book and does not necessarily address the problem introduced by the book error. The "Comments" section contains specific information for working around problems.

How to Install Practice Files to Hard Disk Drives Other Than Drive C

The installation for "Windows 3.1 Step by Step" is not designed to look for drives or directories other than C:\WINDOWS.

Comments:

To change the destination drive or directory, perform the following steps:

  1. To exit Windows, switch to Program Manager, and from the File menu, choose Exit.
  2. Insert the original practice disk in your floppy disk drive.
  3. At the MS-DOS prompt, type the following and press ENTER:

    edit <drive>:\install.ini

    where <drive> is the floppy disk drive containing the original practice disk.

    The MS-DOS Editor appears. Normally, 3 lines of text will be displayed.
  4. Move the cursor to the first line of text.
  5. Change the first line to alter the default installation destination.

    For example, to make the practice files install to a WINDOWS directory located on the D drive, modify the first line as follows:

    D:\WINDOWS

  6. After you make your changes, choose Exit from the File menu and then choose Yes to save changes.

    This will return you to the MS-DOS prompt.
  7. Type WIN to return to Windows, and follow the instructions in the book to install the practice files.

Step by Step Disk Doesn't Provide Icon or Executable Program

The instructions for installing the practice disk are clear. However, after the disk is installed, you return to Windows Program Manager, where you are given no further messages or directions as to what to do next.

Correction:

In the last paragraph on page xii, the following sentence should be inserted between the third and final sentences:

These practice files will be used and referred to in many of the later lessons (beginning with Lesson 8). You will need only Microsoft Windows for the first lessons, so don't be concerned that there are no additional icons in Windows for this book.

Comments:

The installation program copies the practice files to your hard disk. To access these files, you need to start the appropriate Microsoft Windows applications and use the appropriate commands to open a file. The lessons in this book will provide the exact steps necessary to open these files.

The intent of the practice files disk is for you to use the files as you work through the lessons in the book. Lessons 1 through 7 teach the fundamentals of using Windows and its many features. These first lessons do not require practice files. Beginning with Lesson 8, you will need to use the practice files.

Microsoft Press is committed to providing informative and accurate books. All comments and corrections listed above are ready for inclusion in future printings of this book. Later printings may already contain most or all of the above corrections.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/25/1999
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