Installing Third-Party Windows 3.0 Drivers

• Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a

SUMMARY

The Microsoft Windows-based portion of the Windows 3.0 Setup program does not support the installation of third-party display, keyboard, mouse, or network drivers. To install a third-party driver, it is necessary to use one of two methods below, depending on how the third-party driver manufacturer has supplied the drivers to you.

This information does not apply to third-party printer drivers. Third-party printer drivers may be installed with the Windows Control Panel.

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Using the MS-DOS Portion of Setup

If the third-party driver(s) are supplied on a disk that contains an OEMSETUP.INF file, they may be installed through the MS-DOS portion of Setup. Exit Windows to the MS-DOS command prompt, and run Setup from the Windows 3.0 directory. Since Windows 3.0 is already installed, the MS-DOS Setup program goes into maintenance mode and does not require you to reinstall Windows.

At this point, override the default detection for the type of driver you are installing (that is, display, keyboard, mouse, or network). Then choose "Other - Requires Disk Provided by Hardware Manufacturer." Setup then prompts you to insert the driver disk and installs the drivers.

Installing Manually with SYSTEM.INI

If the third-party driver(s) are supplied without an OEMSETUP.INF file, they must be installed by manually editing the SYSTEM.INI file. Instructions for the necessary modifications should be provided to you along with the third-party driver(s). If not, contact the driver manufacturer for assistance.