Apple 145B manual Installing your programs, Installing programs without a floppy disk drive

Installing your programs

Most application programs come on floppy disks, and you install them by simply copying them from the floppy disks to your hard disk. Some programs need to be installed in a particular way. If your program came with specific instructions, follow them.

To use your programs most effectively:

mPut only one copy of each program on your hard disk. Having more than one copy can lead to problems when you’re using the program.

mWhenever you copy the contents of a program disk to your hard disk, be careful not to copy an extra System Folder. Always check to see what you’ve copied, and drag any extra System Folders to the Trash.

mKeep the original program disk in a safe place. If the program on your hard disk malfunctions, you can replace it with a fresh copy from the original disk.

mIf a program malfunctions consistently, and installing a fresh copy does not correct the problem, find out from the software manufacturer whether your version of the program is compatible with the system software you’re using.

mPut frequently used programs (or aliases for those programs) in the Apple menu so you can open the programs more conveniently. See the chapter on adapting your computer to your own use.

mIf you want your computer to open a program automatically each time it starts up, you can put the program (or its alias) into the Startup Items folder. See the chapter on adapting your computer to your own use.

Installing programs without a floppy disk drive

If you have access to a network, you can connect your computer to the network and copy programs from a shared disk. See the chapter on networks.

Remember that the software license agreement for a given program may limit the number of copies you’re allowed to make.

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