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Directories

Before proceeding you should be aware that files will be copied into two directories on your hard disk. The Shares.ini file contains the default settings and is placed in your C:\Windows directory.

Do not proceed with the installation if you already have a file called Shares.ini in your Windows directory that belongs to another program. If you proceed with the installation the existing file will be overwritten, contact us for advice.

All other files are placed in the installation directory of your choosing. The default installation directory is C:\Shares unless you change it.

Installation

To install Share Aid, insert the setup diskette in a floppy disk drive.

From Windows95 click the Start button and then the Run option.

From Windows 3.1 select the File | Run menu option.

Enter A:\Setup.exe where A: is the letter of the drive containing the diskette. Then click the OK button.

The setup program will present you with a dialog box prompting you for the drive and directory in which the files are to be installed. The default is C:\Shares. Change the default if you wish to install it elsewhere. Then select the method of installation required by selecting either :

Full Install to install all of the files

(recommended for your first installation).

or Custom Install, which enables you to choose between the following :

The Tutorial Help Text, please note this is a 8.5 Mb file to help you get started with your first share and portfolio files, you can delete it when it is no longer required.

If you do not install the sample Share and Portfolio files provided you will have to start from scratch setting up your own files.

PLEASE NOTE : If you decide to re-install this application in a new directory, any previously installed files will not be accessible.

Click the OK button when you are ready to proceed. The software or associated files will be copied to the appropriate directories, depending on the installation option you chose.

Once the files have been copied, you will be given the opportunity to select or name the group box (for Windows 95 this will be the start menu folder) in which the shortcut icons are to be placed.

You will be informed when the installation is complete. Once the setup program has closed down you will normally be left with a group box on the screen containing the icons for this application and its associated help files.

If you are using Windows 95 or above the items in the group box will also appear in your start menu.

You can print a copy of the help files to build up a manual when required.

A Tutorial help file is also included on your installation disk or CD to help you get started with your first files.

Re-installing

Before attempting to re-install the files, you should consider backing up any existing data files to avoid them being overwritten accidentally.

Files types are as follows :

You should use the custom installation method to add files that were not previously installed. Do not tick (i.e. untick) those items that you do not wish to install.