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Program and Network Settings for Windows 2000 and Windows XP

Problem: Each workstation that will be running the TOPPSoft Truck Accessory Suite of programs under either Windows 2000 or XP need to have certain environment settings to run properly.

Solution:

CAUTION: Be sure to backup any files you change in case you need to recover them any time in the future. If you are unsure about how to backup your files, contact an experienced computer professional for assistance.

Note: For most Windows 2000 systems, the CONFIG.NT and AUTOEXEC.NT files can be found in c:\winnt\system32.

In the CONFIG.NT file, the following four lines should be present at the beginning of the file.

DEVICE=%SystemRoot%\system32\himem.sys
DEVICE=%SystemRoot%\system32\EMM386.EXE NOEMS
DOS=HIGH,UMB
FILES=200

These commands properly configure memory management and provide sufficient file handles for CAP TRACKER!, ACCESSORY PACK!, POS INTEGRATOR!, etc.

If a line that reads FILES= is already present, change the number on the existing line to match or exceed the above values. Keep other existing lines intact.

Networking
If you are working on a network or plan to use a network printer for report or invoice printing, you'll need to use a batch file to call the programs from each station on the network. Following is an example batch file to use as a model. All text in RED ITALICS should be substituted with values specific to your network installation.

NET USE LPT1: /D
NET USE LPT2: /D
NET USE F: /D
NET USE LPT1: \\SERVER\ReportPrinter
NET USE LPT2: \\SERVER\InvoicePrinter
NET USE F: \\SERVER\CT
F:
POS.EXE

Change your shortcuts to use the batch file instead of calling the program directly. The above example calls the POS Integrator Program after connecting the F Drive, and both printers on the server.

Recommended icon property settings
Program Tab: Check Close on Exit
Screen Tab: Usage should be full-screen.
Memory Tab: All items should be set to auto.
Misc Tab

  1. 1. Under Background, uncheck always suspend
  2. Under Windows shortcut keys, uncheck Ctrl+Esc and PrtSc

Troubleshooting:
Troubleshooting MS-DOS-Based Programs in Windows XP (314106)

Troubleshooting MS-DOS-Based Programs in Windows 2000 (165214)

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