OSDIDFNO - USING DEDICATED DOS SESSION ON SYSTEM WITH UNNAMED PARTITIONS RESULTS IN ERROR MESSAGE 12/02/96 ======================================================================= Using Dedicated DOS Session on System with Unnamed Partitions Results in Error Message ======================================================================= Please Read Entire Document for Full Explanation of Procedures -------------------------------------------------------------- DESCRIPTION In a system with Boot Manager installed, unnamed partitions, and dedicated DOS/Windows support installed, the following message appears when returning to OS/2 from a dedicated DOS session: "Default system None not found, hit any key" Pressing any key displays the Boot Manager menu screen and the startup process continues as expected. RESOLUTION To prevent this message, name the partitions: 1. Open an OS/2 window. 2. Type FDISK and press Enter. 3. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight a partition that contains an operating system, such as DOS or OS/2. 4. Press Enter to display the Options menu. 5. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the selection Add to Boot Manager menu... and press Enter. 6. Type a partition name when prompted, then press Enter. 7. Repeat steps 3 - 6 for each partition that contains an operating system. 8. Press F3 to exit the FDISK screen. warp4 ______________________________________________________________________ IBM disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including without limitation, warranties of fitness and merchantability with respect to the information in this document. By furnishing this document, IBM grants no licenses to any related patents or copyrights. Copyright (c) 1994, 1995 IBM Corporation. Any trademarks and product or brand names referenced in this document are the property of their respective owners. Consult your product manuals for complete trademark information.