Microsoft KB Archive/67173

PRB: Setup Won’t Install Utilities from Remote Floppy Drive ID Number: Q67173

1.10 OS/2

Summary:

SYMPTOMS The following information applies to SQL Server version 1.1 only.

When trying to install the SQL Server version 1.1 utility programs on a workstation from a remote floppy disk drive, the Setup program seems to allow you to select the remote floppy disk with no problems; however, when the Setup program begins copying the files, it reports that SAF.EX@ is missing.

A message then appears informing you to run Setup again, to follow all the instructions carefully, and if the error reoccurs, to contact SQL Server support.

CAUSE If the Setup program is told to install from a disk drive other than drive A or drive B, it assumes the drive is a hard disk drive and that all the files are present.

RESOLUTION To work around this limitation, install the utility programs on a local hard disk drive using a local floppy disk drive, and then copy the installed directory structure and all of its files to the workstation of your choice.

Additional reference words: 1.10 Install SAF.EXE