OSCINMDK - SET DESKTOP=<WP_MAINT> ERROR DURING OS/2 WARP INSTALLATION
01/16/96

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      SET DESKTOP=<WP_MAINT> Error during OS/2 Warp Installation
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DESCRIPTION

The following error message appears after the first restart of the 
installation or when trying to use the Maintenance Desktop:

    The desktop specified by the SET DESKTOP = <wp_maint> in
    the CONFIG.SYS does not exist or is corrupted, the directory
    stored in OS2INI will be used instead.

 When you select OK, the following message appears:

    Your desktop could not be found in the OS2INI file. An
    attempt will be made to create a temporary directory. If
    this fails an OS/2 window will be displayed.

RESOLUTION

Note: Make sure you have a backup of any file you intend to change.

1. At an OS/2 command prompt, type E CONFIG.SYS and press Enter to edit
   the CONFIG.SYS file.

2. Change:

      SET OLDUSER_INI=C:\OS2\OS2.INI and
      SET OLDSYSTEM_INI=C:\OS2\OS2SYS.INI

   To:

      REM SET OLDUSER_INI=C:\OS2\OS2.INI and
      REM SET OLDSYSTEM_INI=C:\OS2\OS2SYS.INI

3. Save and exit the file; then turn off the system.

4. Remove any NE2000-compatible Ethernet cards.

5. Turn on the system and check for I/O conflicts.

   If the problem still exists:

   a. Insert the Installation Diskette in drive A.

   b. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart the system.

   c. When prompted, remove the Installation Diskette and insert
      Diskette 1; then press Enter.

   d. At the Welcome screen, press F3 to go to a command prompt.

   e. At the command prompt, type the following and press Enter after
      each (x is the drive where OS/2 is installed):

         x:
         CD \OS2\INSTALL

   f. Type COPY INSTALL.INI INSTALL.TST and press Enter to back up the
      INSTALL.INI.

   g. Type MAKEINI INSTALL.INI INSTALL.RC and press Enter.

   h. Remove the diskette and press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart the system.

Note: Document the suggestion that solved the problem.

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