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     This file contains advice and warnings about specific hardware and
     software that can cause problems.  Please read it, and the first two
     pages of the manual,  BEFORE using the Mace Utilities.


     1. Northgate Computers

     Owners of NORTHGATE computers with Adaptec RLL controller cards:
     your BIOS address may be incompatible with MACE.  This can result in
     false errors being reported by Remedy, and in the LOSS of ALL FILES
     on your hard disks if you Escape out of Remedy or UnFrag! Contact
     Northgate or your dealer to determine whether your BIOS address is
     correct.

     There are two ways to correct the problem.  One is to create a driver
     for the Adaptec RLL controller, as follows:

          Enter the command DEBUG
          Enter G=C800:5
          Select the fourth menu item: the Adaptec Controller
          Name the file NCS.DRV
          Inset a line in your CONFIG.SYS file that reads:
               DEVICE = NCS.DRV

     The other approach is to move the J12 jumper on the controller card
     from position 1-2 to position 2-3, changing the BIOS address to CC00.


     2. Mixed DOS Versions

     The DOS message "Error 22, This Program Not Meant to Run Alone" often
     appears as a result of having a version of COMMAND.COM which doesn't
     match the version of the hidden system files (IBMBIO.COM and
     IBMDOS.COM).  This can happen when copying a floppy onto the hard disk
     and unintentionally copying a different COMMAND.COM.  It can also
     happen after upgrading to a later version of DOS; the correct upgrade
     technique is to turn the computer OFF for a minimum of 30 seconds (to
     clear the previous system files from memory) BEFORE booting from a
     floppy containing the new version of DOS to be installed.

     Sometimes you can detect the mismatch by entering the following
     two commands at the DOS prompt:

          VER
          COMMAND

     The system should display identical DOS brands and version
     numbers in response to these two commands.  A thorough check
     for mixed DOS requires using MUSE to display the date and size
     of the two hidden system files in the root.  Compare these, and
     COMMAND.COM, with the same files on the original DOS
     diskette.

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     3. Epson DOS

     Some of the versions of Epson's MS-DOS appear to behave
     erratically, generating inappropriate error messages among other
     aberrations.  I suggest you run your Epson on PC-DOS, or try to
     get the most recent version of Epson MS-DOS.  Epsons are more
     compatible when running PC-DOS than when they're running most
     of Epson's versions of MS-DOS.


     4. Partitioning Software

     In general, NEVER run Mace against any hard disk partition
     without backing up first.

     If you have hard disk that was partitioned with third-party software,
     you should be aware that some of these programs don't adhere to
     the MS-DOS/PC-DOS standards for File Allocation Tables
     (FATS).  This is particularly true of non-booting external hard
     disks (where you have to boot up with a floppy disk before you can
     log on to the drive).  Mace will NOT work on the higher partitions
     (D:, E:, etc.) of disks partitioned with the following software,
     although it will usually work on the boot partition (C:):

          Sperry's XDISK.SYS
          PCs Limited's SPLITDRV.SYS
          Qubie's partitioning software
          OMTI's SMSDISK.SYS

     Mace WILL work with the following partitioning software:

          Golden Bow Systems' VFEATURE
          OnTrack's DISK MANAGER
          Storage Dimensions' SPEEDSTOR

     If you have a disk partitioned by another program, call us first to
     check whether Mace will work with it.  If you need partitions of
     more than 32 megabytes, I recommend Compaq's MS-DOS 3.31, or
     PC-DOS 4.0, both of which are fully compatible with Mace.

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     5. Networking, Multitasking, and Caching Software

     Don't try to run Mace if you're using a network (PC Net, Starlan,
     etc.) or a multitasking program (Windows, Desqview, DoubleDOS,
     Topview, Carousel, Multilink, etc.).  Reboot with a DOS diskette
     in drive A: to remove these programs from memory, before using
     Mace.

     MACE is not compatible with Novell, Alloy's ATNX, RTNX or
     NTNX.  Even though they use the standard DOS format to format
     the hard disk, they also install a device driver in the CONFIG.SYS
     file which creates a duplicate set of File Allocation Tables, causing
     problems for Mace and other programs which try to modify the
     FATs.

     Mace does not work on some machines with early releases of the
     disk cache program LIGHTNING.  Replace the Lightning driver in
     your CONFIG.SYS file with MCACHE, before you use Mace.


     6. Copy Protection

     Check to see if you have any copy-protected software installed on
     your hard disk BEFORE running the Mace Utilities.  Generally,
     software which uses a "key disk" method of copy-protection, which
     requires you to insert a "key" floppy disk when you start the
     program, will not cause problems.  Mace will work with the
     following copy-protected programs, among others:

          Lotus's 123 and Symphony
          Ashton-Tate's dBase and Framework

     But the protection schemes used with the following software are NOT
     compatible with Mace:

          Intuit's Quicken
          Cullinet's Golden Gate
          Design Research's Master series (ChartMaster, SignMaster, etc.)

     If you find it necessary to use a copy-protected program and you
     don't know whether Mace can handle it, call us and ask.  Or better
     yet, call the company which makes the copy-protected software and
     ask for an upgrade to a non-protected version.

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     7. Parity Errors and Other Memory Gremlins

     If you've had any indications of memory problems (parity errors,
     frequent system lockups or program crashes), you should correct
     them before running UnFragment or Remedy.  If there is a
     problem with memory it will probably interfere with the correct
     operation of several of the Mace Utilities.

     Memory problems are sometimes caused by defective RAM chips,
     by faulty chip installation, by defective components in the memory
     management circuitry, or by the incorrect setting of dip switches on
     the computer motherboard or memory expansion card.  If an
     external expansion box, Extended memory board, or Expanded
     memory board (EMS, EEMS, INTEL "Aboveboard") has been
     used to upgrade the system from 256K or 512K to 640K, make
     certain all memory switches are set correctly.  Not only Mace, but
     any program that uses higher RAM, will fail if they are set
     incorrectly.


     8. Disk Drives

     PRIAM hard drive users may have a problem with their formatting
     program (Version 3.12 and lower).  Call Priam at (408) 946-4600 to
     request an update.

     Mace does not work with older, nonbooting TALLGRASS or
     CORVUS hard disks.  If in doubt about your setup, call us.

     Mcache does not work on Bernoulli boxes.


     8. FindFile

     The program has a D (deleted) switch, which will search for
     matches to a filename among DELETED files.  For example,

          FINDFILE *.TXT /D

     will display all deleted files that have a TXT extension.  This is
     useful if you want to UnDelete a file but you can't remember what
     directory it was in.

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     9. UnFormat

     The program has an S (special) switch, which you should use
     if you recover a reformatted disk that DID NOT have Mace installed,
     and it turns out to be missing some important directories and their
     files.  This is usually because the directory above that point was
     destroyed or unreadable, which removed the only link from the root to
     the files in question.

     If this happens to you, reformat the disk with Format-F or Format-H
     as appropriate, and run UnFormat again with the S switch:

          UNFORMAT S

     I know, formatting got you in this mess to begin with.  But trust me.

     In a special unformat, the program links any directories it can find
     (and therefore the files in those directories) directly to the root.
     The good news is that you'll get back all directories that are
     readable.  The bad news is that after a special unformat, the disk is
     unusable, because the FAT no longer corresponds to the directory
     structure.  You'll have to copy all valuable files off the drive, then
     examine them.  If a file was fragmented, you may not have recovered
     all of it.  You can use MUSE's Dump File function to search for your
     data and copy it as a file to another drive.

     Finally, you'll need to reformat the drive, rebuild your directories,
     and copy all your files back on.


    10. Mace Backup

     Mace Gold owners: this is a change to your manual.  The last paragraph
     on page 150 describes the program's options if you press Escape while
     backing up files.

     These options haven't been implemented.  If you press Escape during a
     backup, the program will stop backing up files, and you cannot resume
     the backup.  The backup diskettes will still form a usable set,
     although they won't contain all the files you specified.  The program
     will NOT clear the archive bits of the files in this set, so another
     attempt at backing up would start over with the same files.

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     11. MUSE

     In both the MAP and FAT views, there's a "speed key" method for moving
     the highlight that isn't mentioned in the manual. Normally, when you
     use the arrow keys to move the highlight from one file to another,
     MUSE takes a moment to identify the new file.

     To avoid this delay when moving the highlight around, hold down either
     SHIFT key while moving it. MUSE will let you move the highlight as
     usual, except that it will wait until you let up on the SHIFT key
     before identifying the file that the highlight is now on.


     12. The Install Program

     This is a change to the Install program, described on pages 19 and 20
     of your manual.  The program will NOT make the following alterations
     to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:

          Adding the Mace directory to the DOS path
          Setting the Mace environment variable
          Adding a call to RxBak

     I encourage you to add these features yourself, by editing your
     Autoexec file with a text editor such as EDLIN or SEE, or with your
     word procesor in text (non-formatted) mode.  Here's an example of a
     "typical" Autoexec file before and after the changes--your file will
     be different, of course.

     before Mace:
                      FILES = 20
                      BUFFERS = 20
                      PATH = C:\;C:\DOS;C:\123
                      SETCLOCK
                      TYPE HELLO.TXT

     with additions for Mace:
                      FILES = 20
                      BUFFERS = 20
                      PATH = C:\;C:\DOS;C:\123;C:\MACE
                      SET MACE=C:\MACE
                      SETCLOCK
                      RXBAK C:
                      TYPE HELLO.TXT

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