Re: OS/2 ver 3 won't re-install

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From: Bob Eager
Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2006 14:02

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On Thu, 19 Oct 2006 13:21:53 UTC, "robin" <robin_v@bigpond.com> wrote:

> > >     Just re-installing OS/2 ver 3 from floppies.
> > >     The configuration of the computer is exactly
> > > the same as before, except that the C: drive (540Mb)
> > > that died has been replaced by an 840Mb unit.
> > >     Get as far as disc 1, when it says that there's not enough
> > > space on C: (there's 340Mb), and says to do a custom install.
> > >     Which I did.
> > >     Both attempts at a custom install failed at Disc 1
> > > with failure on FDISK command.
> > >     Any suggestions?
> >
> > You need a later disk driver. Download the IDEDASD package (numerous
> > sources) and update the install floppies.
> 
> Thanks for that note.
> However, the original install went OK, using the same DOS.

Yes, but the 540MB point is significant. Bigger disks need the new 
driver.

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