16012_3045@uwovax.uwo.ca (Paul Gomme) (06/15/89)
In article <89165.204532HJW2@PSUVM>, HJW2@PSUVM.BITNET writes: > Hi netters, > Recently I had some experiences installing software on my AT comp. > which has 5.25" and 3.5" dirves. Some software require installation be done on > drive A only and this is where the problem occurs. Because not all software > are using 5.25" format, I have to uncover the computer, swap the cables, and > run the setup program to make 3.5" as drive A whenever my software is 3.5" > formatted. . . . . . . . > I was wondering if there is a way to tell > the system to look for drive B when it actually needs drive A? In other words, > is there a command like: Let A:=B: which will keep my hands clean? Try ASSIGN A = B > H. WU HJW2@PSUVM.BITNET _|_ |___| > BUSINESS LOGISTICS DEPARTMENT |_|_| |___| > PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY _|_|_|_ |___| ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul Gomme Bitnet: gomme@uwovax.bitnet ARPA: gomme@uwo.ca
mitchemt@silver.bacs.indiana.edu (06/16/89)
Try "assign". I think that is the command. TM
davidr@hplsla.HP.COM (David M. Reed) (06/16/89)
I use the ASSIGN command to tell the system drive B: is drive A:, or drive D: is drive C:. It has worked whenever I have used it. (One gotcha. If you ASSIGN C=D, and the real C: is where your DOS and UTILITY programs reside, they will no longer be accessible! If your ASSIGN command is on C:, you will not be able to UNassign and will have to reboot to restore your system.)
scotts@hpmcaa.mcm.hp.com (Scott Scheirman) (06/16/89)
> Recently I had some experiences installing software on my AT comp. >which has 5.25" and 3.5". Some software require installation be done on >drive A only and this is where the problem occurs. >is there a command like: Let A:=B: which will keep my hands clean? Try: ASSIGN A=B Hope it helps, Scott Scheirman HP-McMinnville scotts@hpmcaa
bobh@hpcuhb.HP.COM (Bob Headrick) (06/16/89)
To use physical drive B: as drive A:, just do a SUBST A: B:\ That should be all you need. Bob Headrick ..hplabs!hpda!bobh