When the computer is finished comparing the diskettes, the drives will turn off, and the following message will appear:

Type N to return to the system prompt.

If there is a problem with the backup diskette or if you put the wrong diskette into the drive by mistake, the computer will respond:

After you have confirmed that the backup diskette is a good copy of the master MS-DOS diskette, you may put your master diskette away in a safe place and put the label on the backup diskette. From now on, only use the master MS-DOS diskette to make copies. For all other purposes, use the backup copy of the MS-DOS diskette. By using the backup copy for everyday computing, and saving the master diskette, you ensure that any accidental erasures can be replaced.

From now on, when this manual refers to the “main system diskettes,” use the backup MS-DOS diskette.

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