NEC Versa boot problem

clejanord22 · 04-Sep-2010, 11:58 AM #1

My NEC Versa, model PC-450-1521 will boot to the point that it has run through virus checks and drivers but stops at a screen MODEM LOADED and then ask C:\> for a file name. What file name?

TheOutcaste · 04-Sep-2010, 02:40 PM #2

What OS is it running?
Does it actually ask for a file name (something like "Please enter file name"), or just display the C:\> prompt in a black window?

clejanord22 · 04-Sep-2010, 03:16 PM #3

Sorry, I do not know the OS. Yes, I get a black screen with C:\>. Please help

TheOutcaste · 04-Sep-2010, 04:01 PM #4

Sounds like it's Just booting to a Command Prompt. Do you know if this is running some version of Windows, or is this PC new to you?

Try typing these two commands, press Enter after each, let;s see if either will tell us what OS is running:
ver
winver

TheOutcaste · 04-Sep-2010, 04:10 PM #5

You can also try typing Win at the prompt. As old as that model is, it may have Win 3.1/WFW 3.11 installed.

clejanord22 · 04-Sep-2010, 04:22 PM #6

Thanks for the quick response. At the command, I entered VER and the rspose was MS-DOS version 6.21 When I entered winver I got the response Widows Version 3.10.

TheOutcaste · 04-Sep-2010, 05:21 PM #7

Then all you need to do is type Win and press Enter to start Windows.

clejanord22 · 04-Sep-2010, 07:19 PM #8

You are a genius. It worked! I tried typing "windows", but it only wanted "win".

I need to create a toolbar with "start" so I can access the internet.

You deserve a lot of credit. I have asked many and nothing they suggested, worked. That is, until now.

Thank you.

TheOutcaste · 05-Sep-2010, 12:23 AM #9

You might find these sites useful:
Windows 3.1 FAQ - Version 1.2
Windows 3.1 Downloads

clejanord22 · 05-Sep-2010, 10:48 AM **#10**

Thanks, again. I looked at both and i will try them.

I wish I had half your computer knwledge.

clejanord22 · 06-Sep-2010, 07:32 PM **#11**

I tried to copy Windows 3.1 and it appeared to copy, but when i opened the disc all I got was a box with a black screen.

Any ideas?l

TheOutcaste · 07-Sep-2010, 02:28 AM **#12**

Quote:

Originally Posted by clejanord22

I tried to copy Windows 3.1 and it appeared to copy, but when i opened the disc all I got was a box with a black screen.

Any ideas?l

What are you trying to copy?
Not sure what you mean by opened. What program are you using to "open" the disk? You'd use File Mnanger to look at files on a floppy, CD, or hard drive. It should be in the Main program group.

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