Nuance omnipage direct 2 for windows User Manual

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Installation Problems
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Installation Problems
An installation problem is often the result of an improper or incompatible 
system configuration. Sometimes, installation problems occur because of 
a bad disk or corrupted file. The following section details the most 
common installation problems.
SETUP repeatedly requests the same disk.
If the correct disk is in the disk drive, the disk is probably damaged. To 
check the disk, exit the installation program and Windows. From the DOS 
prompt, type
 DIR A:
 If you receive an error message from DOS, the disk 
is damaged.
If you are able to see the disk directory, try to copy a file from the disk to 
your hard disk. DOS may be unable to copy files from the disk even if it 
can read the directory.
If the disk is damaged, contact product support for a replacement.
Direct hangs the system at the beginning of the recognition 
process.
Many computer systems provide a feature called shadow RAM to enhance 
system performance. If Direct causes the system to hang, turn off the 
shadow RAM function of your computer and try again. Refer to your 
computer's operations manual for information on disabling shadow RAM.
Some computer systems do not allow you to turn shadow RAM off. 
Incompatibilities with these systems are usually not related to shadow 
RAM.
System hangs may be related to incompatibilities with memory-resident 
applications or device drivers. Use a text editor to comment out any 
memory-resident device drivers and applications from your autoexec.bat 
and config.sys file not used by Windows, Direct, your scanner, or your 
hard drive and reboot your system.
Do not remove a device driver unless you know its function. Hard disks 
and video displays often require special device drivers that should not be 
removed. Back up driver files and your autoexec.bat, and config.sys files 
to guard against potential mistakes.