SYMANTEC--PETER NORTON GROUP

README.TXT--February 21, 1993
Copyright 1993 Symantec Corp. All Rights Reserved.

NORTON DESKTOP FOR WINDOWS
Version 2.2



Welcome to Norton Desktop for Windows!
--------------------------------------
     Please read this document carefully; it contains important
information not included in the documentation. For easiest
reading, MAXIMIZE this window by clicking the Maximize button.
You may also want to print it for future reference.
     Topics covered in this document include:

     * Norton Desktop Install and Uninstall
     * Microsoft Anti-Virus (DOS 6) and Norton Desktop
     * Windows 3.0 and Norton Desktop
     * Norton Desktop Enhancements
     * Norton Desktop and Other Products
     * Notes and Tips
     * Norton Backup for Windows

You will also find a helpful question-and-answer section in
Appendix A of "Using Norton Desktop for Windows." If you still
have questions after reviewing Appendix A and this ReadMe file,
call Technical Support for assistance. In the United States and
Canada, call (310)449-4900. In other areas, contact your local
distributor.


INSTALLING NORTON DESKTOP
=========================

Do Not Install in a DOS Window
------------------------------
     Because the Norton Desktop install program launches Windows
as part of the install procedure, you should not try to install
Norton Desktop from a DOS window. That is, you should not
double-click the Program Manager "DOS Prompt" group item to shell
to DOS. Rather, choose Run from the Program Manager File menu and
type A:INSTALL (assuming the Norton Desktop installation diskette
is in drive A:). Or, exit Windows and at the DOS command-line
prompt, type A:INSTALL.



IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLING
============================
     Immediately after installing Norton Desktop for Windows, be
sure to run Norton AntiVirus to ensure that your computer is
virus-free. Choose Norton AntiVirus from the Tools menu, then scan all
of the drives to which your computer is connected. Though you've
specified particular drives, Norton AntiVirus will also scan your
computer's memory during the first scan of the session.


UNINSTALLING NORTON DESKTOP
===========================
     You can easily uninstall Norton Desktop, removing some or all
of its related files, by launching the Norton Desktop Uninstall group
item in the Norton Desktop Applications group window. If you need
additional information about the uninstall process, start Uninstall
then consult the online help.
     Note that you can find information about many of the Norton
Desktop files by reading CONTENTS.TXT in your Norton Desktop directory.


MICROSOFT ANTI-VIRUS (DOS 6) AND NORTON DESKTOP
===============================================
     After installing Norton Desktop for Windows, you will not be able
to run it if Microsoft Anti-Virus (DOS 6) does not automatically create
new checksums. You can tell that you are using Microsoft Anti-Virus if
the LOAD= line in your WIN.INI file says LOAD=MWAVTSR.EXE and your
AUTOEXEC.BAT files includes the command to run VSAFE.

To create new checksums once Norton Desktop is installed:
     1. Run Microsoft Anti-Virus.
     2. Press F8 to access configuration options.
     3. Check the Create New Checksums check box.
     4. Click OK.

Perform this procedure on all drives and directories where Windows and
Norton Desktop for Windows are installed. (In most cases, that is your
C:\WINDOWS and C:\NDW directories.)


WINDOWS 3.0 AND NORTON DESKTOP
==============================
     Norton Desktop makes use of three important Windows files: VER.DLL,
SHELL.DLL and TOOLHELP.DLL. You may encounter problems if you are
running Windows 3.0 and Norton Desktop if you do not have the proper
version of these files. For example:

 If this file...     Is the wrong version...
 ---------------     -----------------------
 VER.DLL             You may get an "invalid version" message either
                     when you start Norton Desktop or view a file with
                     a drive window view pane or with Norton Viewer.

 SHELL.DLL           You may experience problems when launching files.
                     For example, all programs start as minimized
                     application icons (though you may indicate otherwise)
                     or the application may abruptly and unexpectedly
                     quit.

 TOOLHELP.DLL        System Information may crash and the Help:About
                     box may report inaccurate statistics for the
                     amount of resources.


If you encounter problems such as these, you should copy 
VER.DLL, SHELL.DLL and TOOLHELP.DLL from the Norton Desktop 
program diskettes to the WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.  If this 
doesn't solve the problem, use SuperFind to search for the .DLLs 
on Local Hard Drives Only, and eliminate any occurrence outside 
the \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.


NORTON DESKTOP ENHANCEMENTS
===========================

Norton AntiVirus
----------------
     Just as you can choose to hide or show the Sleeper screen saver
and the Scheduler application icons, you can also hide or show the
Norton AntiVirus Popup application icon. (Application icons, remember,
appear at the bottom of your desktop when a running application is
minimized.) The Norton AntiVirus Popup application icon is hidden by
default, but if you want to make it visible when Virus Intercept is
running, follow these steps:

  1. Start Norton AntiVirus. (Double-click the Norton AntiVirus tool
     icon or choose Norton AntiVirus from the Tools menu.)
  2. Choose Intercept... from the Norton AntiVirus Options menu.
  3. Check the Hide Popup Icon check box.
  4. Click OK.

     If you run Windows in Standard mode and have 2M (megabyte) RAM
or less, you should use NAV&.SYS /B as the Norton AntiVirus device
driver for best results.


Norton Viewer and Graphics Files
--------------------------------
     In addition to the bitmap image sizing explained on page 7-8
of "Using Norton Desktop for Windows," you can also manipulate other
graphics files in the same way (including TIF, PCX and WordPerfect
graphics files). Thus, you can copy the current view to the
Clipboard by pressing Ctrl+Insert.

To copy a piece of the image the size of an icon to the Clipboard
(starting at the upper-left corner of the zoom rectangle):
   * Press Shift while zooming.

To copy the area enclosed by the rectangle to the Clipboard. 
   * Press Ctrl while zooming.

You can then paste the contents of the Clipboard into other applications.


Norton Viewer File Viewers
--------------------------
     You can use Norton Viewer to display the following format types,
without having to launch the application that created those files.

* Word Processor
  --------------
  Microsoft Word 4.0, 5.0, 5.5
  Microsoft Word for Windows 1.0, 2.0
  Micrsoft Windows 3.0 Write
  Microsoft Works (document)
  WordPerfect 5.x
  WordPerfect for Windows
  Samna Ami
  Ami Professional 1.x
  ASCII
  JustWrite 1.0, 2.0
  Q&A Write

* Spreadsheet
  -----------
  Lotus 1-2-3 r1, r2, r3
  Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows
  Quattro
  Quattro Pro
  Mosaic Twin
  Microsoft Excel 2.x, 3.0, 4.0
  Microsoft Works (spreadsheet)

* Database
  --------
  dBASE II, III, III PLUS, IV
  FoxBase
  Paradox
  Q&A

* Graphic
  -------
  CompuServe GIF 87a, 89a
  Microsoft Windows 3.0 Bitmap
  Microsoft Paintbrush 1.0, 2.x
  Corel Draw Thumbnail
  Windows Bitmap
  Windows Icon (v. 2.0, 3.x)
  Windows Icon in EXE (v. 2.0, 3.x)
  Windows Icon in Icon Library (v. 2.0, 3.x)
  Norton Icon Library (v. 1.0, 2.0)
  Windows Clipboard (v. 2.0, 3.x)
  Paintbrush
  Paintbrush IV
  PC-Paint
  WordPerfect Bitmap
  WordPerfect Vector
  Micrografx Designer
  Micrografx Draw
  Micrografx Graph
  Grayscale TIFF
  Color TIFF

* Data Compression
  ----------------
  PKZIP
  PKPAK
  SEA ARC
  ZOO
  LZH

* Program
  -------
  DOS Executables
  Windows Executables

* Binary
  ------
  Any


NORTON DESKTOP AND OTHER PRODUCTS
=================================

Installing Other Applications
-----------------------------
     When you choose to run Norton Desktop as your shell, you (of
course) choose not to run Program Manager as your shell. However,
there are some Windows applications that expect to find Program
Manager running as your shell. In many cases (though not all), these
programs are hard-coded to look for Program Manager. The applications
listed below most likely will not be able to create Norton Desktop groups
(.QAG files) or group items. Rather, if Program Manager is running, they
may create Program Manager groups (.GRP files) and group items.
     If you experience problems installing applications when Norton
Desktop is the shell, the application is most likely looking for
Program Manager. Try running Program Manager by choosing Run from the
Norton Desktop File menu, typing in PROGMAN, and setting the 
Run Style to Minimized. Once Program Manager is running, try the install
again.

                                  Problem with        Problem with
 Application                      NDW & Windows 3.0   NDW & Windows 3.1
 -----------                      -----------------   -----------------
 Adobe Illustrator                   No                  Yes
 Aldus PageMaker 4.0                 Yes                 Yes
 Central Point PC-Tools 7.1          Yes                 Yes
 Computer Associates DBFast(*)       Yes                 Yes
 Corel Draw 2.0.1                    Yes                 Yes
 Foresight Drafix-1 Windows CAD      Yes                 Yes
 Franklin Ascend (*)                 Yes                 Yes
 Informix Wingz                      Yes                 Yes
 Microsoft Productivity Pack(**)     Yes                 Yes
 Microsoft Windows SDK               Yes                 N/A
 Que RightWriter for Windows         Yes                 Yes
 Software Publishing Harvard Draw    Yes                 Yes
 WordPerfect for Windows             Yes                 Yes
 TurboTax for Windows                Yes                 Yes
 Quicken for Windows 2.0             Yes                 Yes

 (*)  Application may not install properly if Program Manager is not
      the shell.
 (**) Application always expects to find Program Manager on the shell=
      line in the System.ini file.

     In most cases, you can easily create a Norton Desktop group from
a Program Manager group by dragging the .GRP file from a drive window
file pane and dropping it in a Norton Desktop group window. (Drag it
to the Quick Access group if you want to create a top-level group.)
Refer also to pages A-8 and A-9 ("Using Norton Desktop for Windows")
for additional instructions. For general information about Norton
Desktop groups, refer to Chapter 2 of "Using Norton Desktop for Windows."

     Because the install program in the "Windows 3.1 Secrets" book from
InfoWorld forces a Program Manager launch, you should be sure that
Program Manager is running before installing the Windows 3.1 Secrets
applications.


Running Norton Desktop and Norton Utilities on the Same Machine
---------------------------------------------------------------
     Although there is some overlap between Norton Desktop 
and Norton Utilities 6.01, Norton Desktop is not a replacement for 
Norton Utilities. If you run Norton Desktop on the same machine as 
Norton Utilities, you should copy UNERASE.EXE from Fix-It Disk #1
over the copy in your Norton Utilities directory. The UnErase
in Norton Desktop works in conjunction with SmartCan, while the
UnErase in Norton Utilities does not.
     In addition, you should use the SmartCan program that 
comes with Norton Desktop rather than Erase Protect, which 
comes with Norton Utilities. Do not run two deletion-tracking 
programs at the same time.


Using the Fix-It Disk Utilities with Compressed Drives
------------------------------------------------------
     The Norton Disk Doctor is compatible with most 
compression products, including Stacker, SuperStor, and 
DoubleSpace (DOS 6 compression). However, you should use the 
diagnostic programs that come with the compression product 
before running Norton Disk Doctor. Only use Norton Disk Doctor to
correct problems that the compression program tells you should
be corrected using CHKDSK or another DOS repair utility.
     Do NOT run SpeedDisk on any compressed drives. You 
should use the defragmentation programs that come with the 
compression program to optimize your compressed drives.


Share and Sharing Violations
----------------------------
     If you experience "Sharing Violations" while running 
Norton Desktop, you may need to add two parameters to the line 
which loads SHARE in your startup files. This line may appear 
in either your CONFIG.SYS (INSTALL=C:\DOS\SHARE.EXE) or in your 
AUTOEXEC.BAT (C:\DOS\SHARE). In either case, try adding the 
following parameters to the line:

/L:60 /F:4096

These parameters will increase the number of files that SHARE 
can protect, and should eliminate the sharing violations.


NOTES AND TIPS
==============

Calculators
-----------
     If you are using a Hercules monochrome display adapter, the
keys on the Tape, Financial, and Scientific calculators may be
difficult to read. If this is the case, refer to the NDWINI.TXT file
for more information.


Documentation Corrections
-------------------------
(Note: Unless otherwise stated, all page references are for
"Using Norton Desktop for Windows.")

     Collapse All: Page 3-9 indicates that there are several menu
items you can use to manipulate the tree pane displays in a drive
window. Though not mentioned, you can also collapse the entire tree
structure by choosing Collapse All from the Tree menu.

     Default Editor: Page 9-4 mentions that the Norton Desktop
Install program asks whether you want to make Desktop Editor your
default text editor. Not mentioned, however, is how to change your
default editor once Norton Desktop is installed. To do so, choose
Default Editor from the Configure menu.

     TrueType: In addition to the raster and vector fonts mentioned
on page 11-3, Windows 3.1 also supports a new outline font technology
licensed to Microsoft by Apple Computer: TrueType.

     Macro Builder: Page 20-4 outlines the steps for recording a
macro with Macro Builder. Rather than specifying the macro filename
before recording (as wrongly indicated in the manual), you can record
the macro before determining its filename. By default, the Recording
Macro dialog box informs you that you are about to start recording a
macro. (This dialog box can be disabled.)

     Additional Batch Runner functions: The following functions are
not documented in Chapter 21, "Using Batch Builder."

 FileAppend ("from-spec", "[d:path]destination")
      Appends one or more files to another file.
      Example:  FileAppend ("autoexec.bat config.sys", "startup.fil")

 NetAttach ("server")
      Creates an attachment between a workstation and a Novell NetWare
      file server.
      Example:  NetAttach ("MAINSERVER")

 NetDetach ("server")
      Detaches a workstation from a Novell NetWare file server.
      Example:  NetDetach ("MAINSERVER")

     Batch Runner SendKey function: In the "Using SendKey" section of
the Batch Builder chapter, {HELP} and {PRTSC} should be removed from
the list of SendKey equivalents. Rather than {HELP}, {F1} works for
those applications that assign help to the F1 key. Instead of {PRTSC},
use the SnapShot function.

     Creating Dialog Boxes with Batch Builder: In the "Creating Your
Own Dialog Boxes" section in the Batch Builder chapter:

  NOTE says that the maximum template file lines is 15; it should 
  say 20.
   
  The "Option Buttons" subsection says the first option button in a
  group of option buttons is selected by default. Rather, you can
  control the default selection the same way you control whether or not
  a check box defaults to checked: by setting the option button variable
  equal to the desired option button's value on a line above the
  DialogBox statement.

     Norton Directory Trees: You can use either of two types of
directory trees--Norton trees, which produce the fastest displays,
or Collapsible trees, which can be expanded and collapsed. Rather
than checking a check box as shown on page 22-24 and described on
page 22-25, you can choose the tree type by toggling the Use
Collapsible Tree menu item in the Tree menu. (When it is not checked,
Norton trees are in use.) Refer to online help for more information.


NDW.INI
-------
     For detailed information about the NDW.INI file, refer to the
NDWINI.TXT file in your Norton Desktop directory.


Sleeper Screen Saver
--------------------
     Sleeper recognizes screen savers from After Dark, Intermission,
and Windows 3.1 if you have installed these applications. However,
Sleeper will not recognize the Intermission "Communique" saver module,
even if Intermission is installed. Sleeper also does not recognize
the Randomizer or Star Trek modules from After Dark.

     If you have installed After Dark version 1.0 or 1.0a, each
saver module appears in the Sleeper list box. Simply select the module
you want to run. If you have installed After Dark 2.0, "After Dark
Runner" appears in the Sleeper list box. Select After Dark Runner, then
click Configure to launch After Dark 2.0. Make sure the After Dark
switch is turned ON, then select the saver module you want to use.

     Avoid running Windows 3.1 savers with both a Sleeper password and
a Microsoft password.  If you use a password, use only the Microsoft
password.	


SmartCan and Erase Protect
--------------------------
     Norton Desktop version 2.x uses an improved memory-resident program 
to keep track of deleted files: SmartCan. SmartCan replaces the Erase
Protect program (EP.EXE) from Version 1.0. SmartCan, which is typically 
loaded from your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, copies deleted files to a hidden 
directory on your disk called SMARTCAN. You can read details about this in
Chapter 14 of "Using Norton Desktop for Windows." However, the SmartCan
TSR cannot access any files saved previously to the TRASHCAN hidden
directory (created by Erase Protect). To recover files from either the
TRASHCAN or the SMARTCAN hidden directory, use UnErase from Fix-It
Disk #1.


SmartCan
--------
     SmartCan provides enhanced protection for the recovery of
accidentally deleted files. If your SmartCan becomes corrupted,
you may experience any of the following symptoms:

- excessive beeping, especially when you delete a file or
  exit Norton Desktop
- a "Disk Error while checking SmartCan" message during bootup
- excessively long bootup times, and/or a lockup with the 
  message "Checking SmartCan on drive C:..."
- lockups when exiting Norton Desktop
- a "System Error Reading/Writing to Drive C:" message in
  Windows
- an "Invalid COMMAND.COM.  System Halted" message

     To correct this problem, boot from a DOS diskette and
type C: to change to drive C:.  Type CD \SMARTCAN to change to
the SMARTCAN subdirectory, then DEL *.* to delete all files
within that directory.  Answer Y to the prompt "Are you sure?".
Remove the diskette from drive A: and reboot your computer. The
problem should disappear.

** Note that the above procedure will remove all deleted files currently
protected by SmartCan.


VDISK and Norton Desktop
------------------------
     Norton Desktop is not compatible with VDisk. You should use
RamDrive instead.


MACRO RECORDER AND INTERNATIONAL KEYBOARDS
==========================================
     Macro recorder will record characters generated with the Alt-GR
key on international keyboards incorrectly. If recording these keys,
you must edit the resulting macro file with the Batch Builder and
replace those keystrokes with the correct special key symbols to 
generate the proper characters.


NORTON BACKUP FOR WINDOWS
=========================

Compatibility with Norton Backup for DOS (Versions 1.2 and 2.x)
---------------------------------------------------------------

* Using Backup Volumes Created with Norton Backup for DOS
  -------------------------------------------------------
     If you are a user of Norton Backup for DOS and are currently
in the middle of a FULL/INCREMENTAL or FULL/DIFFERENTIAL backup
cycle, you should not have to interrupt that cycle and start over.
In fact, you should be able to use either product to create your
next backup volume.
     Symantec strongly recommends that you test whether you'll be
able to do this by using Norton Backup for Windows to restore some
files that were backed up with Norton Backup 1.2 or 2.x for DOS. If
you encounter any errors while restoring, there may be some
limitation(s)--either hardware or software--that inhibits
compatibility with older Norton Backup volumes. If this is the
case, you should start the cycle over by making a full backup of
all your drives before resuming your routine.


* Data Verification
  -----------------
     If data verification in your setup file was set for "Read
Only" in Norton Backup for DOS, be sure to check your settings in
Norton Backup for Windows when you first load that setup file.
The "Read Only" option does not exist in Norton Backup for Windows
and the setting will default to "Read and Compare."  Change this
setting if you prefer one of the other options.


* Macro compatibility
  -------------------
     If you plan to use setup files created with Norton Backup for
DOS, you must re-create any macros associated with those setup files.


Floppy Drive Setup
------------------

* Automatic Floppy Configuration
  ------------------------------
     The Install program is able to detect the number and type of
floppy disk drives attached to your system. However, if the
incorrect floppy disk drive types are displayed, you should select
"Floppy Configuration" from the Configure screen and use the list boxes
to choose the proper disk drive types.
     If the problem persists, check your computer's CMOS setup to
be sure that your diskette drives are configured properly. This
can be done using your computer's SETUP program. If the drive types
are still not correct, set them manually.


* If Your Compatibility Test Fails
  --------------------------------
     If your compatibility test fails, the DMA Operation is
automatically set to Most Compatible. Run the compatibility test
again to verify that you can make reliable backups using the Most
Compatible setting. Once the DMA Operation is set to Most Compatible,
you cannot change it manually.
     If you change your hardware, repeat the compatibility test.
In the Compatibility Test dialog box, you can temporarily change the
DMA Operation setting to Fastest using the DMA Operation During Test
list box.


* Using a 360K Diskette in a 1.2M Drive
  -------------------------------------
     Norton Backup for Windows supports backups to 360K diskettes
in high density (1.2M) floppy drives. Though Symantec does not
recommend this, if you find that you must do this in order to
transfer files to a machine that only has a 360K drive, you
MUST be sure that you do extensive compatibility testing between
both machines.
     1) Format the diskettes in the 360K drive.
     2) Select DOS Drive and Path in the Backup To list box.
     3) Set the component size to 360K in the Advanced Options
        dialog box.
     4) Start the backup.

If you use this method to transfer files, do not rely on the
diskettes created as the sole backup of a hard disk.


* Floppy Drive Contention
  -----------------------
     Norton Backup for Windows allows you to switch to other
applications while backing up or restoring data. To ensure that
access to the floppy drives is not interrupted during this
process, Norton Backup hides these drives from all other
applications. Programs that display a list of available drives
will not display drives A: and B: during these background
operations. For the same reason, you should not try to access your
floppy drives directly. For example, typing FORMAT A: in a DOS
window while using Norton Backup to backup to the A: drive will
produce an "invalid drive specification" system message. Normal
use of the drive will return once the backup is finished. (Note that
this restriction also applies during tape backups because tape drives
use the floppy drive controller.


Tape Drives
-----------
     Norton Backup supports QIC 117 (interface standard) and QIC 40
or QIC 80 (format standard) tape drives. QIC 02 or other interface
tape drives are not supported.


* Supported Tape Drives
  ---------------------
   --Alloy Retriever 40/60/60e, and 250cs: some problems exist between
     older firmware and Norton Backup.

   --Colorado DJ-10 (JUMBO 120, 40 MB) or DJ-20 (JUMBO 250, 80Mb):
     The FC-10, TC15, and TC15M high-speed controller cards are
     supported.

   --COREtape Light QIC 80: Some Core International software versions
     may not be compatible with Norton Backup. Verify that you can
     restore backups made with Core International software using
     Norton Backup.  You may want to keep the Core International
     software on your computer in case you need to restore old
     backups made with that software.

   --Iomega Tape 250 (model number IO80FI): The Iomega Model IHA10P
     high speed controller card is supported. Norton Backup does not
     support Iomega Accutrak read mode.  Follow the manufacturer's
     installation directions carefully to avoid damaging the drive.
        
   --Irwin 40sx and 80sx
  
   --Irwin Hornet

   --Maynard ArchiveXL 5240 (XT only), 5540, 5540e, 5580, 5580e, and
     3580 (PS/2): Some 5240 drives have hardware incompatibilities.
     Norton Backup only supports tape drives with serial numbers
     starting with BB or above.  Serial numbers starting with AA
     or AB are not supported.

   --Mountain 4000, 8000, 4740(PS/2): You can install these drives as
     a B-drive or use a "third connector" cable.  
          
   --Tallgrass FS120 & FS300

   --Tecmar QIC 40, Techmar MiniVault 250: To use the Tecmar QT40i,
     see the following section on Wangtek drives.

   --Wangtek QIC 3040F5 & 3080F5: The jumpers are factory set for use
     as a B: drive. To configure the tape drive as the third device,
     change the jumper at the back of the tape drive as described in
     the manufacturer's documentation.

     Wangtek documentation refers to a unique setting for using
     Wangtek drives (3080F5) as a third device on Compaq machines.
     This does not work with Norton Backup. Use the phantom drive
     setting instead.

Drives not listed above are not certified for Norton Backup.  In
addition, Everex describes the 60F tape drive as QIC 40 compatible.
The tapes formatted by this machine are QIC 40 compatible, however
they are not QIC 117 interface compatible. 


File Selection
--------------

* Manual File Selection
  ---------------------
     When you select a directory in the tree pane, Norton Backup
for Windows stores the selection by directory name. When you
select files in the tree pane, Norton Backup for Windows stores
the selections by filename. Therefore, selecting all the files in
a directory is not the same as selecting that directory. For
example, if you were to select your Norton directory and back it
up, and at a later date add more files to it (such as data files),
those new files would be included in future backups. On the
other hand, if you were to select all the files in your Norton
directory (as opposed to selecting the directory itself), any new
files added to that directory since the last backup will not be
backed up.


* Setup Files
  -----------
     To use the same setup files for both Norton Backup for DOS and
Norton Backup for Windows, use include and exclude statements to
describe file selections. Manual file selections made in Norton Backup
for Windows cannot be read by Norton Backup for DOS.


* Directory Tree File Selection
  -----------------------------
     You can use the directory tree to quickly select groups of
related directories. When you collapse a branch on the tree and
then select it (the directory displays a plus sign on the folder),
you will be selecting all of the subdirectories under it as well.


Estimated Number of Disks for a Backup
--------------------------------------
     The number of disks estimated for backup depends on the
compression setting, the data verification setting, and you
computer's processor type.


Additional Command Line Options
-------------------------------
     The following command-line options are not listed in the Norton
Backup documentation:

/m   Minimize: use to start Norton Backup as a background
	operation and display it as an icon. 

/p	Password: use to specify your password as part of the command
	line in the scheduler so you can run unattended password-
	protected backups. 

/b	Backup Path: use to specify a different DOS path destination
	for your backup from the DOS path in the setup file. 

For more information on these and other command line options, refer
to the Norton Backup for Windows Online Help.


Data Verification vs. Compare Function for Floppy Drives and DOS Path
---------------------------------------------------------------------

     With the Data Verification option on, Norton Backup verifies the
data by reading it from the backup media after it is written, then
comparing it to data in memory.  

Compare Function
----------------
     Compare provides maximum data security.  It compares the data in
the backup set to the source data on the hard disk using the
following procedure: 
     * It reads the data from your backup set exactly as if it were
       going to restore the data to the hard disk.
     * It compares this data to the data found on the hard disk.
     * It verifies that they are identical or displays a message if
       the files do not match.

     Compare may report that a file has changed since it was 
backed up.  This will often be true for RESTORE.TMP, 
WIN386.SWP, and other temporary files.  If Compare reports that 
a temporary file has changed, you may either disregard the 
message or exclude it from further backups.


Limitations
-----------
     You can use characters typed directly from the keyboard for
passwords. Do not enter characters in your password by holding the
Alt key and typing a three-digit number on the numeric keypad. If
you use these special characters in a password, you must use the
Emergency DOS Restore Disk or Norton Backup for DOS to restore your
backup set.
     You can back up 2046 directories per drive. Each directory can
contain a maximum of 1638 files, including file names,
subdirectories, and volume labels.
     If you receive a message that Norton Backup for Windows cannot log
a drive because it contains too many directories or too many files in a
single directory, you can work around this problem as described below.
     If the drive is a local drive (as opposed to a network drive), use
the DOS SUBST command to map the directory you want to back up to a
new drive letter. For example, to substitute the drive letter F: for
the directory E:\SOFTWARE\DOS, type:

     SUBST F: E:\SOFTWARE\DOS

     If the large drive is a Novell NetWare file server, use the MAP
command with the ROOT option to map a drive letter to a subdirectory
on the volume. For example, to map the drive letter G: to a network
directory called SERVERA\VOLUME1\PATHNAME, type:

     MAP ROOT G:=SERVERA\VOLUME1:\PATHNAME

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