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    AST RESEARCH, INC.        TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1094A               3-22-95

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    			  PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING FRENCH CANADIAN SYSTEMS

    PROBLEM

    Updating the French version of Microsoft Windows over the English version may
    result in duplicated groups, various AST Works elements not functioning
    properly, and other strange behavior.

    SYSTEMS AFFECTED
    AST PART NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION

    All AST Advantage! Desktop Multimedia Computers.

    SOLUTION

    Use the following procedure exactly as written to accomplish a clean and
    functional update.

    IMPORTANT NOTE:  It is the user's responsibility to perform a full backup of
    all of data before performing ANY operation or procedure that could result in
    data loss.  AST assumes no responsibility or liability for loss of function or
    data during or after performing this update. French version of Microsoft
    Windows 3.11 is required.

    1. Do a Hard Disk Restore.

    2. After the Hard Disk Restore is complete, reboot the system.

    3. Exit Windows.

    4. Type
    	COPY C:\DOS\MSCDEX.EXE C:\AST-SAVE
        and press the  key.

    5. From the C:\ prompt type
    	ATTRIB *.SYS -s -h -r
        and press the  key.

    6. Type
    	DEL *.SYS
        and press the  key.

    7. Insert Disk 1 of FRENCH MS-DOS in the A: drive and turn the system OFF.

    8. At the MS - DOS, "Bienvenue … Install"  press the  key.

    9. Change
    	CLAVIER: FRANCAIS
        to
    	CLAVIER: CANADIEN FRANCAIS

        To change these settings follow on screen instructions.

    10. Choose
    	LES PARAMETRES SONT CORRECTS
        and press the  key.

    11. Press the  key to accept the default C:\DOS directory.

    12. Follow the on screen instructions to change disks.

    13. The French version of MS-DOS is now installed.

    14. After the computer reboots, place the French Windows 3.11 disk #1 in the
        A: drive.

    15. Type
    	A:
        and press the  key.

    16. Type
    	INSTALL
        and press the  key.

    17. Once at the "Windows Bienvenue … Install"  press the  key.

    18. When prompted as to the type of installation
    	"L'installation rapide (recomand‚e)"
        or the
    	"L'installation personnalis‚e"
        press the  key to select "L'installation personnalis‚e".

    19. Press the  key to accept the default C:\WINDOWS directory.

    20. Windows will detect the English version which is installed on your PC.
        Press the  key to continue with the installation.

    21. Change
    	CODE CLAVIER:FRANCE
        to
    	CODE CLAVIER: CANADIEN FRANCAIS
        To change these settings follow on screen instructions.

    22. Highlight "La List  ci-dessus correspond … l'ordinateur" and press the
         key.

    23. Replace all files when prompted to by Windows with the following
        exceptions:
        Note: Read the on screen instructions carefully when replacing files.

    	On Disk #3 do not replace VER.DLL.
    	During installation of the third disk, Windows prompts you  to enter your
    	Name and Organization.
    	Enter the appropriate information and click continue.

    	Next, Windows will prompt for installation options. Remove the X in the
    	option    "S‚lectionner des composants Windows que vous installez (Pour
    	installer tous les composants, d‚sactivez cette case).

    	On Disk #4 do not replace:
    	MCICD.DRV, MCISEQ.DRV, MCIWAVE.DRV,
    	MIDIMAP.DRV, MMSYSTEM.DLL, MPLAYER.EXE
    	WINOA386.MOD.

    24. Windows will then ask to change the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files.
        Click on the  button to accept the default settings.

    25. Windows will ask if you wish to update the UNIDRV.DLL file.  Click on the
        "OUI" button to update thisfile.

    26. When Windows finishes installing, choose RETURN TO DOS.

    27. At the prompt, type
    	"CD\AST-SAVE"
        and press .

    28. Type
    	"COPY *.* C:\WINDOWS"
        and press . Choose "T" to overwrite ALL files.

    29. Type
    	"COPY MSCDEX.EXE C:\DOS"
        and press "T" to overwrite the file.

    30. Type
    	"COPY AUTOEXEC.BAT C:\"
        and press "T" to overwrite the file.

    31. Type
    	"COPY CONFIG.SYS C:\"
        and press "T" to overwrite the file.

    32. Type
    	"CD\WINDOWS"
        and press .

    33. Type
    	"RENAME INSTALL.EXE SETUP.EXE"

    34. Restart your computer and enjoy!

    AST IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DATA LOSS THAT MAY OCCUR WHILE PERFORMING
    THIS INSTALLATION.