on 12/22/02 9:30 AM, Darren at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Brian Futrell wrote:
>
>> Well, I finally upgraded to 9.2.2, and PC Setup 2.1.7.
>>
>
> I've yet to see a post in which any PCsetup works over OS9.1.2, sorry
> Brian, hope your the first.
>
>> Since then I can not do much of anything with the PC Compatibility card
>> without it locking up. When I create a hard file for it, DOS formats a
>> portion of it and then hangs. Strangely enough, when the hard file is
>> created, it mentions that I have to format it in DOS. Strange.
>>
> Just made a 1023mb (limit under PCSetup CP) on an external drive. Took
> about 15 minutes to prepare the hardfile. Once I set up the control
> panel and started the pc I wait for the no systems found error and put
> in a boot disk and press any key. At the A:\ prompt type fdisk, with
> fdisk running press 4 to view available partitions. Here, I'm guessing
> you will have none. Go back to the first screen and press 1, follow the
> propts to partition the disk Once finished and you can see the
> partition exit fdisk and four fingure salute the pc. The floppy will
> eject and the pc will boot back to the "no system error" reinsert the
> floppy. At the A:\ prompt type "FORMAT C:" and follow the small
> instructions. Once the drive has been formatted you will be prompted to
> restart so the drive can be seen by dos.
>
>> I've also tried Virtual PC to make hard files. That didn't work either.
>>
>
> What version? I prefer 3
> Hope you spotted something and I haven't bored you with a quick breeze
> through. Drop me a line if I can help
>
>
I wasn't sure about 9.2.2, but I have never been able to get PCSetup 2.1.7
to work correctly on ANY version of MacOS. It even gives me problems with
8.1!
No, you haven't bored me.
I used to have an old LC630 DOS Compatible with the 486/66 CPU on it. Very
nice to use.
I tried what you mentioned, and when it got to 99% (sometimes it occurs when
less has been done) it just sits there.
I'm using VPC 2.1.3. I purchased the upgrade to 3 when I still had an iMac,
but with a 200mhz 604e processor in my 9500 it's too slow to do anything
with except in DOS. In DOS it runs like a slow 486. On the iMac it was
like a slow Pentium - I think it said it had a 37.7 mhz chip in it. :> Now
if I got my hands on a nice G3 upgrade or a nice deal on an iBook, then I
may try something more recent.
I thought for the PC it was the three-finger salute (Ctrl-Alt-Del)? :> At
least it was on my PC, which I screwed up last week trying to put Mandrake
Linux 9 on the same hard drive as Windows 2000 Pro. I've learned my lesson
with that and have installed a removable drive bay so that if I get the urge
again I can put another hard drive in first.... It takes me one week to set
up my PC in order to use it for development at home and because of one thing
or another it has stayed at work for most of the month.
It looks like it's time to drag out my 8500 again.
Brian Futrell
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