Problem
problems with a copy of installer disks for BidMagic
Construction Estimating Software
can't install from a copy of installer disk-- ejects disk 2
Diagnosis
they've made a copy of floppies, can't install from it-- rejects/ejects 2nd disk
problem is that the disk is not named correctly, or else has the wrong contents. This only shows
up on disk 2 since that needs to be checked by the installer.
Solution
Make an exact copy of the original floppy for BidMagic estimating software.
1. the name of the floppy disk should be identical (e.g. BidMagic Disk 2)
2. the contents of the floppy disk should be identical. A common problem is that they drag the one
floppy icon onto the other, which puts the floppy contents inside a folder on the floppy. The installer doesn't like
that. They need to open the original disk, select its contents (choose Select All from Edit menu), and drag them
onto the other floppy icon.
COMMENTS
HINT: If they have MacTools or a shareware disk copying program (e.g. DiskCopy), they can use that
to make an exact copy of the floppy. Easier than doing it in the Finder.
Entered 9/20/95 by Dennis.
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