Moving Windows 3.0 to Another LocationLast reviewed: November 23, 1994Article ID: Q63694 |
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SUMMARYYou may install Microsoft Windows version 3.0, then later want to copy or move it to a new location (on another directory, drive, or system). Although this is not a problem with Windows versions 2.x, such an action causes difficulties with Windows version 3.0. We recommend making a complete new installation if it is necessary to change the Windows 3.0 location. If you must move the existing installation, you must make the following modifications:
MORE INFORMATIONIf you move your Windows installation from one machine to another by copying the files with the MS-DOS program XCOPY.EXE or third-party programs such as Laplink Release III or Brooklyn Bridge, then the following error messages will appear if the SYSTEM subdirectory located in the WINDOWS directory is not copied at the same time:
Command Message
win "Cannot find KERNEL.EXE needed to run in real mode; check to ensure the path is correct or reinstall Windows." win /s "Cannot find DOSX.EXE needed to run in standard mode; check to ensure the path is correct or reinstall Windows." win /3 "Cannot find WIN386.EXE needed to run in 386 enhanced mode; check to ensure the path is correct or reinstall Windows."The SYSTEM directory could be copied over to the new machine, but this is an improper installation and may not run correctly. The only correct way to install Windows 3.0 on a computer is to run the SETUP.EXE Setup program.
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