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OS/2 won't start now
Name: Al Date: January 12, 2001 at 09:44:47 Pacific
Comment:
I attempted install of Scitech utility and it hung my system. When I reboot, my system does not even get into the GUI - it says the system has stopped. Question: Can I "step through" boot up as with Windows, or load with default drivers, or, or ...??? I'm new with OS/2 (Warp v4) so suggestions are much appreciated. Thanks.
Name: Travis Date: January 12, 2001 at 13:52:44 Pacific
Reply:
Use ALT-F1 when you see the OS/2 prompt in the upper left corner.
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Response Number 2
Name: Æ Date: January 12, 2001 at 19:29:32 Pacific
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Did you install plain VGA first before attempting to install the SciTech drivers?
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Response Number 3
Name: Al Date: January 12, 2001 at 23:27:48 Pacific
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Hey! I owe BOTH you guys a beer for your suggestions! Using ALT F2, I reset to plain VGA, 'cause I was too darn lazy to reset before Scitech install (you know, the "Can't happen to ME!" thing). But now all is fine. Just one more itty-bitty question ... My MS Intellimouse (with scroll) moves great horizontally, but I can only move it vertically if I move the mouse up/down quickly. A driver problem? I can't seem to find an OS/2 driver for this anywhere. Can you help? THANKS!
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Response Number 4
Name: Andy B Date: February 1, 2001 at 18:43:26 Pacific
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First, try the AMouse driver, if that one doesn't work, go for the IBM Scrollpoint driver (both to be found at os2.org.(.
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