#ACAD V11 INSTALL PROBLEM
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I have tried to install disk 5 in the new ACAD 11 package without success.
The first time I received numerous "file damaged" errors. After having the
complete set of disks replaced by the vendor, I first got "file ACAD.MNP
damaged". On subsequent retries, I got "syntax error ' was not expected".
The only problem I have had is with disk 5, the Sample/Bonus disk. I
can't imagine that I have gotten two bad disks in a row, but then I can't
think of any other explanation either. Any suggestions?
BEST >> JOE
Joe:
I'm not sure what is the cause of your continuing problems installing Disk
5, the Sample/Bonus disk. One idea: on this disk there are many, many,
small files. A malfunction in the disk cacheing >might< cause problems
here that don't show up otherwise. I'd disable all caches and give it
another shot.
I'd also ask the dealer to provide a set of disks that are >known< good.
(i.e. his dealer set or a set that he has installed on his machines first.)
Good Luck!
Lansing Pugh
Joseph – The sample disk has several library files which must be
decompressed by the INSTALL program. It seems very odd that lightening
would strike twice — considering that several hundreds of diskettes have
passed in the interim. Could be, you know, that the floppy disk drive
needs maintenance. I would suggest that you format a floppy in that drive,
DISKCOPY your disk 5 to the new floppy, then try running the install again.
If that doesn't work, then send a newly formatted disk (from your disk
drive) to your dealer and ask them to copy a disk 5 (the files are generic
and unserialized) from their dealer copy.
Joe:
It's just possible that the read/write heads on your diskette drive are
dirty – have you cleaned them in a year or so?
– Mark M.