Microsoft KB Archive/119923

How to Obtain an Index of WDL Contents

PSS ID Number: Q119923 Article last modified on 11-22-1994

WINDOWS

= SUMMARY =

This article explains how you can obtain the WDL.TXT file from various sources. WDL.TXT includes a complete listing of drivers available on the Windows Driver Library (WDL) and downloading instructions.

= MORE INFORMATION =

CompuServe
NOTE: Standard CompuServe connect charges apply.

  Type “go msl” (without the quotation marks) to gain access to the Microsoft Software Library. The screen should look similar to the following: Microsoft Current selection: 1482 file(s) SELECT SEARCH CRITERIA: 1 Keyword [ ] 2 SNumber [ ] 3 Submission Date [ ] 4 File Name [ ] 5 Display Selected Titles 6 Begin a New Search   Select option 4 to search by filename.   At the File Name prompt, type “wdl.txt”(without the quotation marks). The screen appears as follows: Microsoft Current selection: 1 file(s) SELECT SEARCH CRITERIA: 1 Keyword [ ] 2 SNumber [ ] 3 Submission Date [ ] 4 File Name [ wdl.txt ] 5 Display Selected Titles 6 Begin a New Search   Select option 5 to display the list of matching files. The screen appears as follow: Microsoft MSL-829 S13354 wdl.txt WDL: Win 3.1 Driver Library Listing   Select the DOWN option to download. 

NOTE: These steps are slightly different for WINCIM users who select options by using the mouse.

GEnie
NOTE: Standard GEnie connect charges apply.


 * 1) Press CTRL+K.
 * 2) Type “win” (without the quotation marks) to gain access to the Windows area. (The Microsoft Software Library (MSL) is found under the Microsoft Roundtable.)

Internet
  Type “ftp ftp.microsoft.com” (without the quotation marks) at the “>” command prompt. (Log on anonymously.)   After you have logged on, type the following: cd softlib get wdl.txt </li></ol>

Microsoft Download Service (MSDL)
NOTE: If it is long distance for you to call the MSDL at (206) 936-6735, it is probably less expensive for you to download WDL.TXT from either CompuServe or GEnie.

At the main menu, press 1 to download a file, and then type “wdl.txt” (without the quotation marks).

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 * Microsoft Download Service **** **** Main Menu **** ******************************************

[1] Download File [2] File Index (Find a file) [3] Instructions on Using This Service [4] Other Information & Options ——————————————

[L]ength of Call [E]xit … Logoff the System [H]elp - System Instructions

Command: 1

File area # 1 … Press D to Download or H for Help

<A>rea, <D>ownload, <P> rotocol, <E>xamine, <N>ew, <L>ist, or <H>elp Selection or <CR> to exit: wdl.txt

Microsoft Product Support Services
If you cannot obtain WDL.TXT from the sources above, call Microsoft Product Support Services at (206) 637-7098.

KBCategory: kbref kbdisplay kbfile KBSubcategory: windrvr Additional reference words: getwdl wdl howto ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1994.