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BEFORE INSTALLATION

1. Make sure you have the recommended minimum Macintosh model and configuration to run Banner GUI. You may need to upgrade your computer to meet the minimum requirements. For example, you may need to add memory or hard disk space to accommodate this software.

2. Obtain the software. This software can be purchased at the UO Bookstore. Insignia SoftWindows 95 v5 consists of two CD-ROM’s. These CD's are labeled "Install CD" and the other "WIN95DATA." You must have your own individual copy.

3. In order to complete the process outlined here, you will need to request a TCP/IP address. Once you request this address, you should receive it within one day. Once you receive it, write it down because you will need it to complete the installation process outlined below.

4. You will need to request a Banner NT Server password. Information relating to how to request the account will be posted here soon.

5. Install the Windows emulation product normally, then follow the Windows installation instructions. This guide is for SoftWindows, but the setup for Virtual PC should be similar at least conceptually.

INSTALLATION STEPS:

  1. Insert the SoftWindows 95 "Install CD" into your Macintosh CD-ROM tray.
  2. Double-Click on the "SoftWindows 95 Install" icon that appears on your desktop.

  3. Double-Click on the installer icon.

  4. Click on the "Continue" button.

  5. Select "Easy Install."
  6. Once you’ve selected "SoftWindows 95" click the "Install" button at the lower right of the window. (How to choose default directory/drive and picture.)

  7. You will see a blue window with a reminder to register SoftWindows. Click "OK" to dismiss this window.
  8. When prompted, enter your registration information. It may be best to use your department name instead of your name in case someone else inherits your computer or software.

    9. 16. After the files copy over, you will be returned to the custom install window. Select "Quit" to exit out of the installer.

    Installation Steps Complete.

    How to startup SoftWindows:

    Open the folder called "SoftWindows 95" on your hard disk.

     

      Double-click the "SoftWindows 95" icon to start the program.

      NOTE: You may want to create an alias to this program and drag it to your desktop or in the Apple-Menu for easier access.

In a few moments, the Windows screen should appear for the first time. Double-click on the "My Computer" icon.

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Double-click on the Control Panel icon.

Double-click on the Network icon.

Double-click on the TCP/IP item.

Type in your TCP/IP address in place of the sample "128.223.32.187" This is your unique TCP/IP address that you requested prior to installation. You must enter your own TCP/IP address, the sample will not work. Type this address into the "IP Address:" field shown below.

Click "OK" to dismiss the TCP/IP properties. Click "OK" to dismiss the Network Control Panel. You will be prompted to restart, click "OK" to restart when prompted.

After your computer restarts, you can login for the first time. Once logged in, the Banner icons on your Windows desktop will become functional.

Click Here for Final Setup: Follow the Windows Setup Instructions normally.

Final Notes: It is critical the SoftWindows user have at least a 15" monitor in 800x600 or higher resolution to see the environment properly. The original Apple RGB 13 will not be sufficient. If you have problems with odd looking colors, try making the number of colors the same in the Monitors control panel on the Macintosh, as the Display control panel on the PC. For example, if the Macintosh is set to thousands of colors, set the PC-side's colors to thousands also. The PC-side's color settings can be found in the Display control panel within Windows which is under "Start," then "Settings...." More information relating to customization and optimization can be found in the SoftWindows users manual.

How to startup SoftWindows steps complete.

More information on how to setup the Windows side can be found in the
Banner User's Guide.

Click Here to return to the MacToWin pages.

 

 

  
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11-2-98 		 ../../Navigation%20Banner

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