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NOTES ON MS-DOS 6.22


====================
This file provides important information not included in the
MICROSOFT MS-DOS USER'S GUIDE or in MS-DOS Help.

This file is divided into the following major sections:

1. Setup
2. MemMaker, EMM386, and Memory Management
3. Windows
4. Hardware Compatibility with MS-DOS 6.22
5. Microsoft Backup, Defrag and Anti-Virus
6. Third-Party Programs
7. DriveSpace

If the subject you need information about doesn't appear in


this file, you might find it in one of the following text
files included with MS-DOS:

* OS2.TXT, which describes how to remove and save data on your


computer when you replace OS/2 with MS-DOS 6.22.

* NETWORKS.TXT, which describes how to update your network software


for use with MS-DOS 6.22.

* COUNTRY.TXT, which provides details about enhancements to the


international keyboard and codepage (character set) support
included with MS-DOS 6.22.

For information about new features, type HELP WHATSNEW at the command prompt.

This file contains the following topics:

1. Setup
1.1 You deleted files from the directory that Setup needs
to install the optional Windows programs.
1.2 Changes to International Keyboard and Character Set Support
2. MemMaker, EMM386, and Memory Management
2.1 Intel Expanded-Memory Driver (EMM.SYS)
2.2 Running MemMaker on a Computer with PC-NFS
2.3 You have a Super VGA display and want to conserve memory.
2.4 Using MemMaker with IBM LAN
2.5 MemMaker and Adaptec SCSI devices
2.6 Running MemMaker on a computer with PC Tools RAMBoost
2.7 EMM386 detects an error in an application
2.8 MemMaker no longer aggressively scans upper memory by default
3. Windows
3.1 Your computer uses a Windows 3.0 permanent swap file.
3.2 Using compressed floppy disks with Windows File Manager
4. Hardware Compatibility with MS-DOS 6.22
4.1 Hardcard
5. Microsoft Backup, Defrag and Anti-Virus
5.1 Microsoft Anti-Virus
5.2 Running Microsoft Backup for MS-DOS under Windows
5.3 Backup for Windows stops running at the end of the
compatibility test
5.4 Running Microsoft Backup with TI4000 and Gateway NOMAD computers
5.5 MS-DOS 6.22 Backup Cannot Restore 6 or 6.2 Backups
5.6 Microsoft Defragmenter
6. Third-party Programs
6.1 4DOS and NDOS
6.2 Above Board 286 and Above Board Plus Installation
Programs
6.3 CodeView
6.4 Colorado Tape Backup
6.5 Fastback Plus
6.6 Norton Desktop for Windows 2.0
6.7 Norton Utilities
6.8 PC Tools
6.9 QEMM's Stealth DoubleSpace Feature
6.10 Johnson Computer Systems PC-Vault and PC-Vault Plus
6.11 AddStor DoubleTools
7. DriveSpace
7.1 Converting DoubleSpace Drives to DriveSpace
7.2 Converting Your XtraDrive Disk-Compression Software
to DriveSpace
7.3 Converting Stacker 3.1 Software to DriveSpace
7.4 Converting Other Disk-Compression Software to DriveSpace
7.5 DriveSpace Setup indicates that your computer is running an
incompatible disk-caching program.
7.6 Your compressed drive runs out of disk space.
7.7 Your uncompressed (host) drive runs out of disk space.
7.8 DriveSpace did not compress all of your files because
the drive ran out of disk space.
7.9 Windows displays the message "The permanent swap file is corrupt."
7.10 EXTDISK.SYS displays a warning about drive letters.
7.11 You need a special device driver to use your startup drive.
7.12 Defragmenting uncompressed drives after changing file attributes
7.13 Files DriveSpace cannot compress
7.14 Microsoft Defragmenter runs out of memory while you are
compressing a drive.
7.15 DriveSpace and PC-Vault
7.16 Maximum size of a compressed drive
7.17 DriveSpace could not mount a drive due to problems with the drive
7.18 DriveSpace finishes installation, but you cannot access your
Hardcard.
7.19 You receive a DoubleGuard Alarm message
7.20 A compressed drive is currently too fragmented to mount
7.21 DriveSpace displays the message "Your computer is running with an
incompatible version of DRVSPACE.BIN"
7.22 Using the DRVSPACE command after bypassing DRVSPACE.BIN
7.23 Removing the write-protection from a compressed floppy disk
7.24 Automounting and Norton Disk Cache
7.25 Undelete utilities and DriveSpace
7.26 Creating an Emergency Startup Disk for DriveSpace Systems
7.27 If ScanDisk Cannot Check or Repair a DriveSpace Volume File

1. SETUP
========

1.1 You deleted files from the directory that Setup needs
to install the optional Windows programs.
---------------------------------------------------------
If you typed BUSETUP /E at the command prompt, the "Setup did
not find the files it needs in the directory specified" message
appeared, and you think you deleted the files from
your hard disk, insert Setup Disk 1 in drive A or B, and start
Setup by typing A:SETUP /E or B:SETUP /E at the command prompt.

1.2 Changes to International Keyboard and Character Set Support


----------------------------------------------------------------
MS-DOS 6.22 includes new codepage information files EGA2.CPI,
EGA3.CPI and ISO.CPI, as well as the new KEYBRD2.SYS file, which
offers additional keyboards. MS-DOS also includes new country settings
in COUNTRY.SYS.

For details about enhancements to the international keyboard and codepage


(character set) support, see the COUNTRY.TXT file, which is located in
the directory that contains your MS-DOS files.

2. MEMMAKER AND MEMORY MANAGEMENT


=================================

2.1 Intel Expanded-Memory Driver (EMM.SYS)


------------------------------------------
If you use Intel's EMM.SYS driver with Aboveboard, use EMM.SYS
version 4.0 revision E if you an ISA system, or EMM.SYS version 4.0
revision D if you have an MCA or other system. Contact Intel for a
free upgrade.

2.2 Running MemMaker on a Computer with PC-NFS


----------------------------------------------
If you use PC-NFS network software, carry out the following procedure
before you run MemMaker:

1. Open your MEMMAKER.INF file by using any text editor. This file is
in the directory that contains your MS-DOS files.

2. Add the following line to the file:

*NET

3. Save the file, and then run MemMaker.

2.3 You have a Super VGA display and want to conserve memory.
-------------------------------------------------------------
If you use Microsoft Windows on an 80386 computer with extended
memory and a Super VGA display, you can use the MONOUMB.386 file, in
conjunction with MemMaker, to conserve conventional memory for
running programs.

To conserve memory if you have a Super VGA display:

1. Open your Windows SYSTEM.INI file, and find the [386Enh] section.

2. Add a DEVICE command for the MONOUMB.386 file, which is located


in your MS-DOS directory. For example, if your MS-DOS files are in
C:\DOS, add the following line to this section:

DEVICE=C:\DOS\MONOUMB.386
3. Save the file, and restart your computer.

4. After your computer starts, run MemMaker by typing MEMMAKER at the


command prompt.

5. Choose Custom Setup. On the Advanced Options screen, answer Yes to


the question "Use monochrome region (B000-B7FF) for running programs?"

Follow the instructions on your screen.

2.4 Using MemMaker with IBM LAN


-------------------------------
Before you run MemMaker, you might need to make adjustments to the
parameters specified for your IBM LAN support driver, DXMC0MOD.SYS. In
your CONFIG.SYS file, make sure that the DEVICE command that loads
DXMC0MOD.SYS includes one of the following before you run MemMaker:

o The first three parameters, as in the following example:

DEVICE=C:\DXMC0MOD.SYS 400000000001,D800,1

o No parameters, as in the following example:

DEVICE=C:\DXMC0MOD.SYS

o Some parameters and enough commas to fill in the first three


parameters, as in the following example:

DEVICE=C:\DXMC0MOD.SYS 400000000001,,

2.5 MemMaker and Adaptec SCSI devices


-------------------------------------
MemMaker is compatible with Adaptec SCSI devices. However, if you use
the ASPI4DOS.SYS driver to support your SCSI device, MemMaker by default
will exclude this driver from the optimization process. If you don't
use the SCSI device as your startup or boot drive, you can include the
ASPI4DOS.SYS driver in the optimization process. To do so, remove the
^ASPI4DOS entry in the MEMMAKER.INF file, and then run MemMaker.

2.6 Using MemMaker on a computer with PC Tools or PC-DOS RAMBoost


-----------------------------------------------------------------
You can use MemMaker or RAMBoost with MS-DOS, but not both at the
same time. MemMaker will prevent RAMBoost from loading, but not
remove its DEVICE= command from your CONFIG.SYS.

2.7 EMM386 detects an error in an application


---------------------------------------------
If EMM386 displays a message such as "EMM386 has detected error
#12 in an application," this indicates that the processor
has reported an exception error to EMM386. An exception error
typically occurs when an application gives the processor an
instruction under invalid or unexpected conditions. In most cases,
these errors are related to a specific program. If you are receiving
an error that does not occur with any particular application, the
error might be caused by a device driver or a memory-resident
(terminate-and-stay-resident) program.
To avoid these errors:

o Try to identify the program involved. One way to do this is


to see if the error occurs when the program is not running.
If you suspect a memory-resident program or device driver,
try bypassing it when your computer starts.

o Try disabling EMM386. If a particular application is to blame,


disabling EMM386 might allow that application to generate an
error message. Disabling EMM386 might also change
your memory configuration so that the error no longer occurs.

o Try changing the order in which you load device drivers and
memory-resident programs. This might help because some
errors occur only under specific memory conditions.

o If error 12 is occurring, this indicates that a stack is being used


incorrectly. Try adding the following command to your CONFIG.SYS
file:

STACKS=18,512

o If error 13 is occurring, the program may be trying to use protected


mode without cooperating with EMM386. You may need to obtain a
VCPI-compliant version of the program, or not load EMM386 when
using this application.

2.8 MemMaker no longer aggressively scans upper memory by default


------------------------------------------------------------------
By default, the MS-DOS 6.22 version of MemMaker does not scan upper
memory aggressively. Instead, the MemMaker option "Scan the upper
memory area aggressively?" is set to No, and MemMaker limits its search
for available UMBs to memory addresses C600 through EFFF. In contrast,
the MS-DOS 6 version of MemMaker did scan upper memory aggressively
by default: in addition to scanning memory in the C600-EFFF range,
it also scanned addresses in the range F000 through F7FF.

To make more memory available for running programs, run MemMaker in


Custom mode and change the "Scan the upper memory area aggressively?"
option to Yes. (Note that, on some computers, putting UMBs in this
range prevents the computer from starting properly.)

Note: If you last ran MemMaker with the "Scan the upper memory
area aggresively" option set to Yes, then the next time
you run MemMaker, it leaves that option set to Yes.

3. WINDOWS
==========

3.1 Your computer uses a Windows 3.0 permanent swap file.


---------------------------------------------------------
If your computer uses a Windows 3.0 permanent swap file, run
the SPATCH.BAT program to make the swap file compatible with MS-DOS 6.
To do so, carry out the following procedure:

1. Copy the SPATCH.BAT file to your hard disk. To determine the location of
the file on the Setup disks, view the PACKING.LST file on Setup Disk
1.

2. Type the following at the command prompt:

SPATCH [DRIVE]:[PATH]SWAPFILE.EXE

For the DRIVE and PATH parameters, specify the location of


your SWAPFILE.EXE file.

3. Follow the instructions on your screen.

The program modifies the SWAPFILE.EXE for use with MS-DOS 6


and saves a backup copy as SWAPFILE.SAV. After you have confirmed
the file works correctly, you can delete the SWAPFILE.SAV file.

3.2 Using compressed floppy disks with Windows File Manager


-----------------------------------------------------------
If you are using compressed floppy disks with automounting enabled,
you might encounter error messages or other problems while using File
Manager. To work around these problems, press the F5 key twice.

For example, if you change from a compressed to an uncompressed floppy


disk, the drive button for the compressed floppy disk's host drive
remains until you press the F5 key twice.

4. HARDWARE COMPATIBILITY WITH MS-DOS


=====================================

4.1 Hardcard
------------
If you upgraded your system from MS-DOS 6 or 6.2, your system
uses its Hardcard drive as its startup drive, and you want to use
DoubleSpace on that drive, see section 7.18. For additional
Hardcard information, see the following:

a) Hardcard II

If you can't use Plus Development Hardcard II or Hardcard


II XL when running EMM386.EXE, specify the exclude (x=)
switch to prevent EMM386 from conflicting with the card's
BIOS address.

To configure EMM386, run MemMaker.

b) Hardcard 40 or Passport

If you are using Hardcard 40 or a Passport removable


disk, and you have a DEVICE command in your CONFIG.SYS file
for PLUSDRV.SYS, disable or remove the DEVICE command.
Then run MS-DOS 6.22 Setup. After Setup is complete, reenable or
restore the DEVICE command for PLUSDRV.SYS. Make it the last line
in the file.

c) If you upgraded your system from MS-DOS 6 or 6.2, installed


DoubleSpace on your Hardcard, and are now unable to access your
newly compressed drive, try the following:
1) Add a DRVSPACE /MOUNT command to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file to mount
the compressed volume file on the Hardcard every time you start
your computer.

2) Or, ensure that there is at least one device driver (for example,
ANSI.SYS) loaded in your CONFIG.SYS file AFTER the ATDOSXL.SYS
driver but BEFORE the DRVSPACE.SYS driver.

5. MICROSOFT BACKUP, DEFRAG AND ANTI-VIRUS


==========================================

5.1 Microsoft Anti-Virus


------------------------
Before cleaning a program file, make sure you have a backup copy of it.
If you clean a program file, and the program is corrupted, reinstall the
program. If Anti-Virus again detects a virus, there is a chance the
detection is in error; contact your software vendor to determine if an
updated version of the program is available.

5.2 Running Microsoft Backup for MS-DOS under Windows


-----------------------------------------------------
You should not run Backup for MS-DOS while Windows is running. Use
Backup for Windows instead (Backups created using Backup for Windows
can be restored using Backup for MS-DOS). If you do not have Backup
for Windows installed, see "Installing Anti-Virus, Backup, and Undelete
after Setup" in the "Getting Started" chapter of the Microsoft MS-DOS
USER'S GUIDE.

5.3 Backup for Windows stops running at the end of the compatibility test
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
If Backup for Windows stops running at the end of the Compatibility
Test, you might be loading an incompatible third-party backup driver
in your SYSTEM.INI file. Carry out the following procedure.

NOTE This procedure disables your third-party backup program.

1. Open your SYSTEM.INI file, and locate the [386Enh] section.

2. Determine whether any of the following lines are included in this


section:

DEVICE=FASTBACK.386
DEVICE=VFD.386
DEVICE=CPBVXD.386
DEVICE=VIRWT.386

3. If you find any of these lines, add a semicolon (;) to the front
of the line.

4. Save the file, restart Windows, and run Backup for Windows again.

5.4 Running Microsoft Backup with TI4000 and Gateway NOMAD computers
---------------------------------------------------------------------
To avoid a conflict between the Turbo feature and Microsoft Backup
for Windows or MS-DOS, add a /L0 switch to the DEVICE command in
your CONFIG.SYS that loads the BATTERY.PRO file. Or, before you
run Microsoft Backup, type SETPOWER /L0 at the command prompt.
5.5 Using MS-DOS 6.22 Backup to Restore MS-DOS 6 or 6.2 Backups
---------------------------------------------------------------
Like earlier versions of MS-DOS Backup, the Backup programs included
with MS-DOS version 6.22 support data compression during backup.
However, the MS-DOS 6.22 Backup programs use a different compression
format from earlier versions of Backup.

Because of this, MS-DOS 6.22 Backup for Windows (MWBACKUP.EXE) cannot


restore compressed backups created by MS-DOS 6 or 6.2 Backup. To
restore such backups, use the version of Backup that created them, or
use MS-DOS 6.22 Backup for MS-DOS (MSBACKUP.EXE).

MS-DOS 6.22 Backup for MS-DOS (MSBACKUP.EXE) can restore earlier compressed
backups only if your system is running DoubleSpace (that is, if DBLSPACE.BIN
is loaded in memory). Otherwise, MSBACKUP.EXE cannot restore older backups;
to restore such backups, use the version of Backup that created them.

Both MSBACKUP.EXE and MWBACKUP.EXE can successfully restore 6 and 6.2


backups made without data compression. If you unchecked the Compress
Backup Data box in the Backup Options dialog before you backed up, you
should have no problems restoring your data using the MS-DOS version 6.22
Backup programs.

Restoring a Previous Version of Microsoft Backup


------------------------------------------------
When you run MS-DOS 6.22 Setup, it installs the 6.22 version of the
Backup program(s). The following procedures explain how to re-install
the MS-DOS 6 or 6.2 version of Backup for MS-DOS. The procedure you
use differs depending on the size of your MS-DOS 6 or 6.2 disks.
(The commands in these procedures assume that your Setup disks are
in drive A and your MS-DOS files are located in the C:\DOS directory;
if the disks or MS-DOS files are in a different drive or location,
adjust the commands accordingly.)

If you have MS-DOS 6.2 disks (either 1.2 MB or 1.44 MB disks) or


MS-DOS 6 disks (1.2 MB disks only):

1. Insert Setup Disk 1 in drive A.

2. Type the following commands:

COPY A:*.OVL C:\DOS


EXPAND A:MSBACKUP.EXE C:\DOS
EXPAND A:MSBACKUP.HLP C:\DOS
EXPAND A:MSBCONFG.HLP C:\DOS

If you are using MS-DOS 6 disks (1.44 MB disks only):

1. Insert Setup Disk 2 in drive A.

2. Type the following commands:

EXPAND A:MSBACKUP.EXE C:\DOS


COPY A:*.OVL C:\DOS

3. Insert Setup Disk 3 in drive A.


4. Type the following commands:

COPY A:*.OVL C:\DOS


EXPAND A:MSBACKUP.HLP C:\DOS
EXPAND A:MSBCONFG.HLP C:\DOS

These commands copy Backup's files from drive A to the C:\DOS


directory. If Setup Disk 1 is in drive B, or if your MS-DOS files
are located in a directory other than C:\DOS, you should adjust
the commands accordingly.

5.6 Microsoft Defragmenter


--------------------------
If you received the "Insufficient Memory" message from Microsoft
Defragmenter, use the MEM command to determine how much conventional,
upper, and extended (XMS) memory is available. In addition to using
all available conventional memory, Defragmenter can make use of up
to 384K of extended memory and 12K of upper memory.

To increase available memory, carry out the procedures in "An MS-DOS


program displays an out-of-memory message" in the chapter "Diagnosing
and Solving Problems" in the MICROSOFT MS-DOS USER'S GUIDE.

If less than 384K of extended memory is available, carry out


the procedures in "Freeing Extended Memory" in the "Making More
Memory Available" chapter in the MICROSOFT MS-DOS USER'S GUIDE.

6. THIRD-PARTY PROGRAMS
=======================

6.1 4DOS and NDOS


-----------------
4DOS and NDOS are compatible with MS-DOS 6. However, to use some of the
new features in MS-DOS 6.22 (such as MemMaker, the LOADHIGH /L switch,
DIR compression switches, and the ability to bypass startup commands),
contact JP Software to obtain 4DOS 4.02 or later, or Symantec to obtain
Norton Utilities 7.0 or later.

If you use multiple configurations, 4DOS or NDOS will not automatically


run your AUTOEXEC.BAT file unless you include a /P on the SHELL line in
your CONFIG.SYS file.

To use MS-DOS 6.22 Help instead of 4DOS or NDOS Help, start it by using
COMMAND /C HELP, or define a 4DOS or NDOS alias to run HELP.COM from
your MS-DOS 6.2 directory.

6.2 Above Board 286 and Above Board Plus Installation


Programs
-----------------------------------------------------
Do not use an Above Board installation program dated May 1989
or earlier until you disable programs that use extended memory,
such as SMARTDrive or RAMDrive. You might lose data if you leave
these programs enabled. After you have installed Above Board,
you can reenable these programs.

6.3 CodeView
-----------
CAUTION Using versions 3.0 to 3.13 of the CodeView CV.EXE
file may cause data loss if your system has an 80386 memory
manager (such as EMM386.EXE) and device drivers or programs
that use extended memory. To determine which version you
have, type CV.EXE at the command prompt.

6.4 Colorado Tape Backup


------------------------
If you receive a message that you have two versions of the
VFINTD.386 file loaded, you probably need to edit your
SYSTEM.INI file. To do so, carry out the following procedure:

1. Open your SYSTEM.INI file and locate the [386Enh] section.


You should see two lines similar to the following:

DEVICE=C:\TAPE\CMSDTAPE.386
DEVICE=C:\DOS\VFINTD.386

2. If you plan to use your Colorado Tape Backup program, add a semi-
colon (;) before the DEVICE command for the VFINTD.386 file. If you
plan to use Microsoft Backup, add a semi-colon before the DEVICE
command for the CMSDTAPE.386 file.

3. Save the file, and restart Windows.

6.5 Fastback Plus


-----------------
If you have a version of Fifth Generation Systems Fastback Pluse earlier
than 3.0, use the LOADFIX command before running Fastback Plus or the
Fastback Plus installation program to ensure that you don't lose data. To
do so, type the following at the command prompt:

LOADFIX FB.EXE

or

LOADFIX FBINSTAL.EXE

6.6 Norton Desktop for Windows 2.0


----------------------------------
Setup adds a second Tools menu which contains Microsoft Backup and
Antivirus commands (if you installed these Windows programs),
as well as a Compression Info command (if DoubleSpace or DriveSpace
is installed).

If you use compress the drive that contains SmartCan, you might
experience system problems afterward. To correct this, reinstall
Norton Desktop for Windows.

For information about using Norton AntiVirus in conjunction with


DoubleSpace or DriveSpace, see the following section.

6.7 Norton Utilities


--------------------
Norton Speed Disk and Norton Disk Doctor versions 8.0 and earlier will
not run on DriveSpace drives. For an updated version of these Norton
utilities, contact your software vendor.
The "Clear Space" option of Norton Speed Disk (prior to version 7.0)
is incompatible with DoubleSpace drives and DriveSpace drives. For
an updated version of Norton Speed Disk, contact your software vendor.

Do not use the WipeInfo utility (prior to version 8.0) on compressed


drives. It can cause lost clusters. If you have already used this
option, use the SCANDISK command to fix the lost clusters.

If Norton AntiVirus is running when you compress the drive that


contains the NAV_.SYS file, a copy of the NAV_.SYS file remains
on the host drive. This prevents Norton AntiVirus from reporting a
virus infection during the compression process. After the compression
process is complete, you can safely delete the copy of NAV_.SYS on
the host drive.

If you use the Norton Cache or Speedrive utilities, load the utility
after the DEVICE command that loads DRVSPACE.SYS. For more information,
see section 7.24.

6.8 PC Tools
------------
If PC Shell does not show all of the files or directories on your drive,
quit PC Shell immediately and contact Central Point Software for an update.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to use PC Shell on that drive; severe data


loss might occur. This problem affects both compressed and
non-compressed drives.

The DISKFIX /SCAN option in PC Tools can cause lost clusters on


DriveSpace and DoubleSpace drives. Avoid using this option. (If you
have already used this option, use ScanDisk to fix the lost clusters.)

The COMPRESS command of PC Tools versions 6.0 and 5.5


is incompatible with DoubleSpace and DriveSpace.

6.9 QEMM's Stealth DoubleSpace Feature


---------------------------------------
The Stealth DoubleSpace feature of QEMM versions 7.03 and 7.04 are
fully compatible with MS-DOS 6.22; these versions are available to all
QEMM 7 users through online services such as CompuServe, BIX, and the
QuarterDeck BBS, as well as directly from QuarterDeck Office Systems.

The Stealth DoubleSpace driver (ST-DBL.SYS) included with version 7.02 is


compatible with DoubleSpace, but not with DriveSpace, DEFRAG.EXE or
automounting compressed floppies. If you use QEMM version 7.02, obtain an
update from one of the online services listed above or from QuarterDeck
Office Systems.

The Stealth DoubleSpace driver (ST-DBL.SYS) included with version 7.01 is


incompatible with MS-DOS 6.22 (both DriveSpace and DoubleSpace). If you use
QEMM version 7.01 and your system does not start, see the following section.

If you use the Stealth DoubleSpace feature of QEMM version 7.01


---------------------------------------------------------------
The Stealth DoubleSpace feature of QEMM 7.01 is incompatible with
MS-DOS 6.22. If you are running DoubleSpace and use the Stealth DoubleSpace
feature of QEMM version 7.01, your computer will not start properly.
To work around this problem, press F8 when your computer starts.
Answer Y to all prompts except the following:

DEVICE=C:\QEMM\ST-DBL.SYS [Y/N]?

When MS-DOS displays this prompt, answer N. (The pathname for


ST-DBL.SYS may be different on your computer.) After your computer
starts, edit your CONFIG.SYS file and make the following changes:

* Disable the DEVICE command for ST-DBL.SYS by using the REM command.

* If you use DoubleSpace, add a DEVICE command for DBLSPACE.SYS.


For example:

DEVICE=C:\DOS\DBLSPACE.SYS /MOVE

(If you use DriveSpace, add a DEVICE command for DRVSPACE instead.)

6.10 Johnson Computer Systems PC-Vault and PC-Vault Plus


---------------------------------------------------------
If you use version 4.6 or earlier of the PC-Vault or PC-Vault Plus
hard disk protection system, do not use the Maximum Floppy
Boot Protection option if you use DoubleSpace or DriveSpace.

In these versions of PC-Vault and PC-Vault plus, the Maximum Floppy


Boot Protection option is incompatible with DoubleSpace and DriveSpace,
and may cause data loss. If your version of PC-Vault or PC-Vault Plus
is earlier than 4.6, contact Johnson Computer Systems for an upgrade.

6.11 AddStor Double Tools


--------------------------
AddStor's Double Tools version 1.0 and 1.2 work only with DoubleSpace;
they do not work with DriveSpace.

AddStor's Double Tools version 1.0 works with MS-DOS 6.22 DoubleSpace
as long as you do not install AddStor's enhanced DoubleSpace drivers.
When you install Double Tools version 1.0, do not check the "Install
enhanced DoubleSpace drivers" box. If you do, Double Tools will replace the
MS-DOS 6.22 DBLSPACE.BIN file with the Double Tools version of DBLSPACE.BIN,
which is compatible only with MS-DOS 6.0. The next time you start your
computer, it will display the message "Wrong DBLSPACE.BIN version" and
none of your compressed drives will be mounted.

If you are using Double Tools version 1.0 or 1.2 with the enhanced
DoubleSpace driver installed, you will not be able to run MS-DOS 6.22
Setup. To solve this problem, run Double Tools' DTCONFIG.EXE program
and choose the "Microsoft" (version 1.0) or "Standard" (version 1.2)
option. Then save your changes, exit from DTCONFIG, and run MS-DOS
6.22 Setup again.

7. DRIVESPACE
=============
MS-DOS 6.22 includes DriveSpace compression software. DriveSpace appears
similar to DoubleSpace, which was included with MS-DOS 6 and 6.2. The
main difference is that DriveSpace stores compressed data in a different
format from DoubleSpace.
Note: If you upgraded from MS-DOS 6 or MS-DOS 6.2, you can still use
DoubleSpace with MS-DOS 6.22. (If you upgraded from MS-DOS 5 or
earlier, you do not have DoubleSpace on your system.)

7.1 Converting DoubleSpace Drives to DriveSpace


-----------------------------------------------
If you currently use DoubleSpace, you can continue using it with MS-DOS
6.22. Or, you can convert your system and all your DoubleSpace drives to
DriveSpace.

NOTE The uncompression process can take a long time, especially if your
DoubleSpace drives contain a lot of data. You might want to plan
to carry out the process overnight.

To convert your system from DoubleSpace to DriveSpace:

1. Back up the data on each DoubleSpace drive, if you have not already
done so.

2. Run DoubleSpace, and choose the Uncompress command from the Tools menu.
When DoubleSpace prompts you to uninstall DoubleSpace, type Y.

DoubleSpace uncompresses all mounted DoubleSpace drives, and then


removes DBLSPACE.BIN (the part of MS-DOS that provides access to
DoubleSpace drives) from memory.

3. Install DriveSpace by typing DRVSPACE at the command prompt.

7.2 Converting Your XtraDrive Disk-Compression Software


to DriveSpace
-------------------------------------------------------
If your computer uses XtraDrive disk compression, use its
uninstallation program to remove the compression, and then
install DriveSpace.

7.3 Converting Stacker 3.1 Software to DriveSpace


--------------------------------------------------
If your drive has been compressed using Stacker version 3.1, carry
out the following procedure to remove Stacker 3.1 and install
DriveSpace. (If you use Stacker 2.x or 3.0 software, carry out
the procedure in section 7.4 instead.)

1. Use Stacker's UNSTACK command to unstack all your Stacker drives.


(If you have floppy disks compressed by using Stacker, either
unstack them now or make sure they were configured using Stacker's
StackerAnywhere feature.)

2. Change to the root directory of your startup hard disk drive,


and then type the following commands:

ATTRIB -R -H -S STACKER.INI
ATTRIB -R -H -S DRVSPACE.BIN
DEL STACKER.INI
DEL DRVSPACE.BIN

3. Restart your computer.


4. Run DriveSpace Setup by typing DRVSPACE at the command prompt.

7.4 Converting Other Disk-Compression Software to DriveSpace


-------------------------------------------------------------
If you are not using Stacker 3.1 disk compression or XtraDrive
disk compression, carry out the following procedure to convert
your disk-compression software to DriveSpace.

1. Install MS-DOS 6.22 if you haven't already done so.

2. Use Microsoft Backup for MS-DOS to back up the files on your


hard disk. If you didn't install Backup for MS-DOS during Setup,
see the chapter "Getting Started" in the MICROSOFT MS-DOS USER'S
GUIDE for instructions on installing it.

3. If your Setup disks are compatible with drive A, insert


Setup Disk 1 in drive A, and restart your computer. After
Setup displays the first screen, quit Setup by pressing F3 twice.

If your Setup disks are not compatible with drive A,


create a startup floppy disk for drive A. To do this, insert
Setup Disk 1 in drive B, and a blank floppy disk in drive A.
Then type B:SETUP /F at the command prompt.

When prompted, choose to install MS-DOS on the floppy disk


in drive A. After Setup is finished, leave the disk in drive A,
and restart your computer.

4. Use the FORMAT command to format the drive that contains the
file that contains all of your compressed files. If you don't know
where this file is located, see your disk-compression documentation.

If you are reformatting drive C, include the /S switch to transfer


system files to it.

5. If you formatted drive C, make sure Setup Disk 1 is in drive A


or B, and type A:SETUP or B:SETUP at the command prompt.

Follow the instructions on your screen.

6. After Setup is complete, install DriveSpace by typing DRVSPACE


at the command prompt. Follow the instructions on your screen.

7. Use Backup for MS-DOS to restore the files you backed up.

NOTE When you run Microsoft Backup, you will have to configure it
again. Also, you will need to retrieve the catalog file from your
backup floppy disks. To do so, choose the Catalog button in the
Restore dialog box.

7.5 DriveSpace Setup indicates that your computer is running an


incompatible disk-caching program.
----------------------------------------------------------------
If DriveSpace Setup displays a message indicating your computer is
running an incompatible disk-caching program, open your CONFIG.SYS or
AUTOEXEC.BAT file, and delete the command that loads your
disk-caching program. If you want to use a disk cache, add a line for
the MS-DOS 6.22 SMARTDRV program in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. For example,
if your MS-DOS files are in a directory named DOS, add the following
line:

C:\DOS\SMARTDRV.EXE

Quit your text editor, and restart your computer. Run DriveSpace again.

7.6 Your compressed drive runs out of disk space.


-------------------------------------------------
If your compressed drive runs out of free disk space, you can
use the following techniques to free some space on the drive:

o Enlarge that drive.

o Carry out the DRVSPACE /DEFRAG /F and DRVSPACE /DEFRAG commands


on that drive.

The rest of this section explains each technique.

Enlarging a Compressed Drive


----------------------------
You can enlarge a compressed drive to make more space available on it.
Enlarging a compressed drive uses free space on the uncompressed (host)
drive.

To enlarge the compressed drive:

1. Start the DriveSpace program by typing DRVSPACE at the command prompt.

2. Select the compressed drive you want to enlarge, and then choose
the Change Size command from the Drive menu.

The Change Size dialog box appears. The New Free Space line shows how
much free space the compressed and uncompressed drives will have if you
choose OK.

3. Specify a smaller number for New Free Space on the uncompressed


drive. Notice that as you change this number, DriveSpace adjusts
the New Free Space amount for the compressed drive. When the New Free
Space amount for both drives is what you want, choose OK.

DriveSpace enlarges the compressed drive.

Carrying Out the DRVSPACE /DEFRAG /F and DRVSPACE /DEFRAG Commands


on your Compressed Drive
------------------------------------------------------------------
You can sometimes free additional space on a compressed drive by
more fully defragmenting the drive.

NOTE You might want to carry out the following procedure overnight, since
defragmenting a large or badly fragmented drive can take a long time.
(To carry out the entire procedure overnight, create a batch file that
contains both the commands in the procedure.)

To free space by defragmenting the drive twice:

1. Make the compressed drive the current drive.


2. Type DEFRAG drive: /F at the command prompt

Where drive: is the compressed drive. For example, DEFRAG C: /F.


DEFRAG will fully defragment the drive's file allocation table,
then start DRVSPACE /DEFRAG to consolidate the free space in
the CVF.

3. When DEFRAG finishes, type DRVSPACE /DEFRAG /F at the command prompt.

DriveSpace re-consolidates the free space on the drive so there


is as much free space as possible.

7.7 Your uncompressed (host) drive runs out of disk space


---------------------------------------------------------
If your uncompressed (host) drive runs out of free disk space, you
can enlarge it by reducing the size of any compressed drives that are
stored on that uncompressed drive. Of course, this will reduce the
amount of free space on the compressed drive(s).

To enlarge the uncompressed (host) drive:

1. Start the DriveSpace program by typing DRVSPACE at the command prompt.

2. Select the compressed drive whose size you want to reduce, and then
choose the Change Size command from the Drive menu. (Select
a compressed drive that is stored on the uncompressed drive that's
out of space. To find out which compressed drives are stored
on that uncompressed drive, type DRVSPACE /LIST at the command prompt.)

The Change Size dialog box appears. The New Free Space line shows
how much free space the compressed and uncompressed drives will have
if you choose OK.

3. Specify a larger number for the New Free Space on the uncompressed
drive. Notice that as you change this number, DriveSpace adjusts
the New Free Space amount for the compressed drive. When the New Free
Space amount for both drives is what you want, choose OK.

DriveSpace reduces the size of the compressed drive, which makes


more free space available on the corresponding uncompressed drive.

7.8 DriveSpace did not compress all of your files because


the drive ran out of disk space.
----------------------------------------------------------
If DriveSpace indicates that it could not compress some
of your files because there was not enough disk space, carry
out the following procedure.

1. To determine which drive is your uncompressed drive, type


DRVSPACE /LIST at the command prompt.

2. Using Microsoft Backup, back up to floppy disks the files


on the uncompressed drive that were not compressed.

3. Delete the files on the uncompressed drive that were not compressed.

4. Type DRVSPACE at the command prompt.


5. From the Drive menu, choose Change Size.

6. To increase the size of your compressed drive, decrease the size


of your uncompressed drive, and choose OK.

7. From the Drive menu, choose Exit, and use Backup to restore
the files you backed up to your compressed drive. If you run out of
space again, repeat steps 5 through 7 until the compressed drive
is large enough.

7.9 Windows displays the message "The permanent swap file is corrupt."
----------------------------------------------------------------------
If you use a Windows permanent swap file, it must be located on an
uncompressed drive. If your permanent swap file is on a compressed
drive, Windows displays the message "The permanent swap file is corrupt"
when it starts.

When you install DriveSpace, the DriveSpace Setup program checks for
the existence of a Windows permanent swap file. If it finds one,
DriveSpace Setup moves the swap file to your uncompressed drive.
However, if you install Windows after installing DriveSpace, or if you use
Control Panel to change the location of your permanent swap file, your
swap file might end up on a compressed drive. (When you specify a drive
for your permanent swap file, Windows allows you to choose a compressed
drive.)

To move your permanent swap file to an uncompressed drive:

1. Start Windows.

2. At the "Permanent swap file is corrupt" screen, type Y in response


to the question "Do you want to delete this swap file?", and
then press ENTER.

3. Open Control Panel, and then Drive-click the 386 Enhanced icon.

4. Choose the Virtual Memory button. Windows displays a dialog box stating
that a corrupt swap file was found and asks if you want to set the
file's length to zero.

5. Choose the Yes button. Windows displays another Virtual Memory dialog box.

6. Choose the Change button. Windows displays swap-file settings.

7. In the Drive list box, select a drive that is not compressed. In the
Type list box, select "Permanent."

If your uncompressed drive does not have enough free space to create a
permanent swap file, create a temporary swap file on either your
compressed or uncompressed drives. (For information about freeing
space on your uncompressed drive, see section 7.7.)

When you have finished specifying swap-file settings, choose OK twice,


and follow the instructions on your screen.

7.10 EXTDISK.SYS displays a warning about drive letters.


---------------------------------------------------------
If you are using DriveSpace on a Compaq computer, and your CONFIG.SYS file
loads the EXTDISK.SYS device driver, EXTDISK.SYS displays the following
message when it loads:

WARNING: EXTDISK.SYS is not the first device driver to assign drive


letters. Physical hard drive letters will not be contiguous.

The EXTDISK.SYS driver still works properly. It displays this message


because it expects to be the first module to assign drive letters,
but because DRVSPACE.BIN loads before the CONFIG.SYS file and assigns
some drive letters, EXTDISK.SYS is no longer first. (EXTDISK.SYS
displays the message regardless of when the DRVSPACE.SYS device
driver is loaded in the CONFIG.SYS file.)

7.11 You need a special device driver to use your startup drive
---------------------------------------------------------------
If your startup hard disk drive requires a device driver in your CONFIG.SYS
file, do not compress that drive. If you do, your computer will not
start properly, since DriveSpace will be unable to access your startup
drive. (This is because MS-DOS loads DRVSPACE.BIN, the portion of MS-DOS
that accesses compressed drives, before starting any of the device drivers
in your CONFIG.SYS file.)

To install DriveSpace on a computer with a startup drive that requires a


special device driver, use DriveSpace Setup to compress a drive other than
your startup drive, or use DriveSpace Setup to create a new compressed
drive using free space on any existing drive.

7.12 Defragmenting uncompressed drives after changing file attributes


---------------------------------------------------------------------
You can safely defragment both your compressed or uncompressed
drives, using the Microsoft Defragmenter or another defragmentation
program, as long as you do not change the attributes of your
compressed volume files.

CAUTION If you change the attributes of a compressed volume file,


and then defragment that uncompressed drive without first
unmounting the compressed drives, you might lose data.

If you want to fully defragment your uncompressed drive, you must


first unmount all compressed drives located on the uncompressed
drive, remove all their attributes, and then use DEFRAG or another
defragmenter.

7.13 Files DriveSpace cannot compress


--------------------------------------
Some files (such as .ZIP files) are already compressed. DriveSpace
might not be able to compress such files any further.

Encrypted data files, such as the Microsoft Mail 3.0 .MMF file, are
not compressible and will be stored in uncompressed form, even if
you store such files on a compressed drive.

You might want to store uncompressible files on an uncompressed drive


rather than on a compressed drive. Doing so can sometimes improve
your system's speed.

7.14 Microsoft Defragmenter runs out of memory while you are compressing
a drive
------------------------------------------------------------------------
If the Defragmenter runs out of memory while you are compressing a
drive, quit DriveSpace, and then carry out the procedure in section
5.4 of this file.

If the Defragmenter still runs out of memory after you have tried
these procedures, there might be too many files on your hard disk
for the Defragmenter to organize. For the program to work correctly,
you might need to delete some files or move them to a floppy disk or
a network drive.

7.15 DriveSpace and PC-Vault


-----------------------------
See section 6.10.

7.16 Maximum size of a compressed drive


---------------------------------------
The maximum size for a DriveSpace compressed drive is 512 megabytes (MB).
For example, if you compress a disk drive that is 600 MB, the resulting
DriveSpace drive will be no larger than 512 MB. To compress the rest of
the disk drive, run DriveSpace, and choose Create New Drive from the
Compress menu. Make the new compressed drive as large as possible.
(If your drive is very large, you might need to create several new
compressed drives in order to compress the entire drive.)

7.17 DriveSpace could not mount a drive due to problems with the drive
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
If the message "DriveSpace could not mount drive X due to problems
with the drive" (in which X is the drive letter) appears when you start
your computer, then the internal organization of the drive has problems
that prevent the drive from being used. DriveSpace stores each
compressed drive in a special file called a compressed volume file (CVF).
The CVF is a file with the hidden, system, and read-only attributes; it
is stored on an uncompressed drive.

To use the compressed drive again, you need to run ScanDisk on that
drive's compressed volume file, and then restart your system. The
error message includes the name of the compressed volume file on which
you need to run ScanDisk (for example, C:\DRVSPACE.000).

To fix this problem for a compressed drive other than drive C:

o Type the SCANDISK command specified by the DriveSpace error


message. For example, SCANDISK D:\DRVSPACE.001. (If MS-DOS cannot
find the SCANDISK program, see the following procedure.)

To fix this problem for compressed drive C, or if MS-DOS cannot find


the SCANDISK program:

1. Insert Setup Disk 1 in drive A (or B) of your computer.

2. Change to the drive that contains Setup Disk 1.

3. To start ScanDisk, type the SCANDISK command as specified by


the DriveSpace error message. For example, SCANDISK C:\DRVSPACE.000.
When ScanDisk displays dialogs describing any problems, choose
the Fix It button.
4. After ScanDisk has finished, remove the floppy disk and restart
your computer.

7.18 DriveSpace finishes installation, but you cannot access your Hardcard
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
See section 4.2, part C.

7.19 You receive a DoubleGuard Alarm message


---------------------------------------------
If a DoubleGuard Alarm message appears, DoubleGuard has detected that
an application has damaged memory that DriveSpace was using. DoubleGuard
halts your computer to prevent any further damage to your data.

Normally, each program "owns" a separate area of memory, and does not use
memory that another program is already using. However, a few programs
contain programming errors that cause them to inadvertently use memory
belonging to another program. If such a program inadvertently uses
memory belonging to DriveSpace, that program could write its own
data over the data DriveSpace was storing there. Since the data that
DriveSpace stores in memory usually includes files you are currently
using, this could cause damage to your data.

DriveSpace's DoubleGuard safety-checking feature detects when another


program has violated DriveSpace's memory, and immediately shuts down
your computer to minimize the chance of data loss. (If further disk
activity were to occur instead, you could lose some or all of the
data on your drive, since the data DriveSpace has in memory is probably
invalid due to damage by the other program.)

If you receive a DoubleGuard Alarm message, do the following:

1. Restart your computer by turning the power switch off and then
on again.

2. Type the following at the command prompt:

SCANDISK /ALL

This runs ScanDisk on all your drives to detect and correct any
problems that might have been caused by the program that
violated DriveSpace's memory.

3. Make a note of which program, if any, you were running when the
DoubleGuard Alarm occurred. That program is probably (but not
necessarily) the program that caused the DoubleGuard Alarm.
If you receive additional DoubleGuard Alarms, take notes about
what you were doing and see if you can detect a pattern.

7.20 A compressed drive is currently too fragmented to mount


-------------------------------------------------------------
If you receive the message "Compressed drive X is currently too
fragmented to mount" (in which X is the drive letter) when your
computer starts, or if DriveSpace displays the message "The
X:\DRVSPACE.nnn file is too fragmented to mount," then DriveSpace
cannot mount the drive because its compressed volume file is stored in
too many fragments on your hard disk. (DriveSpace stores each
compressed drive in a special file called a compressed volume file (CVF).
The CVF is a file with the hidden, system, and read-only attributes, and
is stored on an uncompressed drive.)

To correct this problem, increase the MaxFileFragments setting in your


DRVSPACE.INI file. DriveSpace displays the "too fragmented to mount"
error messages because the number of CVF file fragments exceeds this
setting. Follow these steps:

1. Change to the root directory of your startup drive. (If your


startup drive is compressed, change to that drive's host drive.)

2. Type the following command:

TYPE DRVSPACE.INI

3. Note the current value for the MaxFileFragments setting.

4. Use the DRVSPACE /MAXFILEFRAGMENTS command to specify a higher value.


For example, if MaxFileFragments is currently set to 128, you might
type the following command:

DRVSPACE /MAXFILEFRAGMENTS=200

5. Restart your computer. DriveSpace should now be able to mount


the drive.

If DriveSpace still cannot mount the drive, follow these steps:

1. Run ScanDisk to check the reliability of your hard disk by typing the
following at the command prompt:

SCANDISK /ALL /SURFACE

2. Restart your computer. If DriveSpace still cannot mount the drive,


proceed to step 3.

3. Remove the Read-Only, System, and Hidden file attributes on the


DRVSPACE.<XXX> file. For example, if the file is H:\DRVSPACE.000,
type the following at the command prompt:

ATTRIB H:\DRVSPACE.000 -R -S -H

4. Run Microsoft Defragmenter (Defrag) by typing DEFRAG at the


command prompt.

5. Use the ATTRIB command to reset the file attributes on DRVSPACE.<XXX>.


For example, if the file is H:\DRVSPACE.000, type the following at
the command prompt:

ATTRIB H:\DRVSPACE.000 +R +S +H

6. Restart your computer again. DriveSpace should now be able to mount


the compressed drive.

7.21 You receive the message "Your computer is running with an


incompatible version of DBLSPACE.BIN"
----------------------------------------------------------------
If you try to run the MS-DOS 6 version of DBLSPACE.EXE with MS-DOS 6.2,
it displays the following message:
Your computer is running with an incompatible version of DBLSPACE.BIN.
You must update DBLSPACE.BIN on the root directory of drive @.

DBLSPACE.EXE has detected that its version number does not match that
of your MS-DOS 6.2 DBLSPACE.BIN. To correct this problem, you need to
update this copy of the DBLSPACE.EXE file.

When you run MS-DOS 6.22 Setup, it updates the DBLSPACE.EXE file in
the directory that contains your MS-DOS files. If there are other
copies of DBLSPACE.EXE elsewhere on your disk -- for example, in the root
directory of your host drive -- Setup does not update those additional
copies. To update them yourself, use the COPY /Y command to copy the
MS-DOS 6.22 version of DBLSPACE.EXE over the older versions. (The MS-DOS
6.22 version of DBLSPACE.EXE is located in the directory that contains
your MS-DOS files.)

7.22 Using the DRVSPACE command after bypassing DRVSPACE.BIN


-------------------------------------------------------------
If you bypass DRVSPACE.BIN when you start your computer (by pressing
CTRL+F5 or CTRL+F8), then the DRVSPACE command may not work as
expected:

* Usually, if DriveSpace is installed, typing DRVSPACE runs the


DriveSpace program. However, if you type DRVSPACE when
DRVSPACE.BIN is not loaded, DriveSpace Setup starts instead.
If this happens, quit DriveSpace Setup.

* If you type the DRVSPACE /MOUNT command, it reports that there


are no more drive letters for DriveSpace to use. (DriveSpace
cannot mount a compressed drive unless DRVSPACE.BIN is loaded.)

To use DriveSpace or your compressed drives, restart your computer


without bypassing DRVSPACE.BIN.

7.23 Removing the write-protection from a compressed floppy disk


-----------------------------------------------------------------
If you are using a compressed floppy disk that is write-protected
and Automounting is enabled, the disk will remain write-protected
until it is unmounted -- even if you remove the write-protect tab
from it.

To remove the write protection, use either of the following methods:

* Unmount the floppy disk by using the DRVSPACE /UNMOUNT command,


and then try using the disk again (this will automatically
remount it). For example, if the disk is in drive B, you would
type DRVSPACE /UNMOUNT B: and then try using the disk again.
(If Windows is running, you can't use the DRVSPACE /UNMOUNT
command. In that case, use the following method.)

* Insert a different floppy disk in the drive and access it (for


example, carry out the DIR command on it). This automatically
unmounts the compressed floppy disk that was previously in the
drive.) Then, reinsert the compressed floppy disk and try using
it again (this will automatically remount it).

NOTE If you are using DriveSpace and mount an unconverted DoubleSpace


floppy disk, the disk will be mounted with write-protected.
The only way to remove the write protection on such a disk is
to convert it to DriveSpace format; for information on converting
it, see section 7.1.

7.24 Automounting and Norton disk-caching utilities


----------------------------------------------------
If you use a Norton disk-caching utility such as Norton Cache
(NCACHE2.EXE) or Norton Speedrive (SPEEDRV.EXE) make sure the
utility is loaded after the DEVICE command for DRVSPACE.SYS.
If you load one of these utilities before DRVSPACE.SYS,
DriveSpace's automounting feature will not work.

7.25 Undelete utilities and DriveSpace


----------------------------------------
DriveSpace cannot compress or uncompress drives while an undelete
utility (for example, Microsoft Undelete's Delete Sentry or Norton's
SmartCan) is running. To compress or uncompress a drive, you will need
to temporarily disable the undelete utility. Follow these steps:

1. Purge any previously deleted files to conserve disk space. If you


are using Microsoft Delete Sentry, type the following at the command
prompt:

UNDELETE /PURGE

Carry out this command on each drive you plan to compress or uncompress.
If you will be uncompressing a drive, you should also purge deleted
files from that drive's host drive. To purge deleted files from a
drive other than the current drive, specify the drive letter after
the UNDELETE /PURGE command (for example, UNDELETE /PURGE E:).

If you use a different undelete utility, see that utility's


documentation for information about purging deleted files.

2. Edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT file and use the REM command to disable
the command that starts the undelete utility. (For example, if
you use Delete Sentry, disable the UNDELETE /S command.)

3. Restart your computer.

4. Try again to compress or uncompress the drive.

5. When you have finished compressing or uncompressing, edit your


AUTOEXEC.BAT file, reenable the command that starts the undelete
utility, and then restart your computer again.

7.26 Creating an Emergency Startup Disk for DriveSpace Systems


----------------------------------------------------------------
To create an MS-DOS 6.22 startup disk if you use DriveSpace:

1. If you are upgrading from MS-DOS 6.0, install MS-DOS 6.22 in the
directory that contains your previous version of MS-DOS.

2. To create a startup floppy disk, run Setup again by typing the following
command:

SETUP /F
Setup installs MS-DOS 6.22 on the floppy disk. The resulting startup disk
does not include DRVSPACE.BIN, since MS-DOS 6.22 does not include
DriveSpace.

3. Add the DRVSPACE.BIN file to the floppy disk by copying it from the
directory that contains your MS-DOS files. For example, if your MS-DOS
directory is C:\DOS and the floppy disk is in drive A, you would type:

COPY C:\DOS\DRVSPACE.BIN A:

Note: If you are upgrading from MS-DOS 6 but need to install to the
floppy disk without first installing MS-DOS 6.22 on your hard disk,
you can skip Step 1. However, the resulting startup disk will include
MS-DOS 6 DoubleSpace rather than MS-DOS 6.2 DoubleSpace. When you
start your computer using such a startup disk, you will receive a
message from DoubleSpace; to continue, just press ENTER.

7.27 If ScanDisk Cannot Check or Repair a DoubleSpace Volume File


-----------------------------------------------------------------
MS-DOS 6.22 ScanDisk can check DoubleSpace drive or volume files only
if DoubleSpace is installed. If you try to check or repair a DoubleSpace
volume file and DBLSPACE.BIN is not loaded into memory, ScanDisk displays
an error message like the following:

ScanDisk cannot check or repair DoubleSpace volume file C:\DBLSPACE.001.

The cause of the problem might be one of the following:

* You upgraded to MS-DOS 6.22 from MS-DOS version 5 or earlier. In this


case, you cannot use ScanDisk to check DoubleSpace drives.

* DoubleSpace is installed on your system, but you started your


computer from a floppy disk or by pressing CTRL+F5 or CTRL+F8. If this
is the case, remove any floppy disks from your drives, restart your
computer, and try running ScanDisk again.

If DoubleSpace is not installed, you will need to load DBLSPACE.BIN


in order to check and repair the DoubleSpace drive.

To load DoubleSpace:

1. Type the following at the command prompt, and then press ENTER:

REM >> C:\DBLSPACE.INI

This command creates a new DBLSPACE.INI file, if one does not already
exist.

2. Restart your computer, and then try running ScanDisk again.

3. If DoubleSpace still did not load, copy the DBLSPACE.BIN file from your
MS-DOS directory to the root directory of drive C. For example, if your
MS-DOS files are in the C:\DOS directory, you would type the following:

COPY C:\DOS\DBLSPACE.BIN C:\

4. Restart your computer, and then try running ScanDisk again.


5. If DoubleSpace still did not load, try copying the DBLSPACE.BIN file
from MS-DOS 6.2 Setup Disk 1 or from the Uninstall disk you created
when upgrading from MS-DOS 6 or 6.2. For example, if the disk is
in drive A, you would type:

COPY A:\DBLSPACE.BIN C:\

6. Restart your computer, and then try running ScanDisk again.

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