Microsoft KB Archive/27168

Apple File Exchange Utility

PSS ID Number: Q27168 Article last modified on 06-28-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

 == Apple Macintosh System Software versions 7.1 and earlier == 

= SUMMARY =

Apple File Exchange is a utility program manufactured by Apple that is designed to meet a variety of translation needs. You need Apple File Exchange in the following cases:


 * 1) If you have an Apple PC 5.25-inch drive for your Macintosh (or compatible) and want to transfer documents between the Macintosh and an MS-DOS computer on 5.25-inch disks
 * 2) If you have a Macintosh with an Apple 3.5-inch FDHD drive (or compatible) and want to transfer documents between the Macintosh and an MS-DOS computer on 3.5-inch disks
 * 3) If you are working with an Apple II computer and want to transfer documents between the Macintosh and the Apple II

On System 7.x disks, Apple File Exchange is found on the Tidbits disk, in a file called Apple Utilities.

On System 6.x and earlier, Apple File Exchange is found on the Utilities II disk.

= MORE INFORMATION =

In system 7.5 and later, Apple File Exchange has been replaced by an extension called PC Exchange. This is installed by default and automatically detects PC formatted disks when they are inserted into the Macintosh.

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= Additional reference words: pcexchnge noupd mcsys75 mcsys7 mcsys6 =

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Platform : MACINTOSH ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1999.