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Pacratt PK 232 MBX difficulties
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by G0GQK on July 2, 2009
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I have a Packratt 232 MBX which I used to use during the 90's with an ancient DOS PC long since thrown away. A few weeks ago I thought I might try and connect it again using an old PC using DOS in Windows 98,easier said than done !
The DOS window appeared, the diskette version 5.5 was inserted and C: WINDOWS.appeared. CD Packratt was typed in and the answer was it was an unsuitable command, or words to that effect. So that that came to a quick end.
Asking for advice I was told the Diskette would work with windows XP. Go to Start/ Programs/ Accessories/ then Command prompt where the page appeared as below
C: Documents and settings Administrator
I was advised to open the program, but er... which program ? then double click the .exe file
or use the Compatibility mode, right click the .exe file ( Where do I find that ?)then select Properties,, then choose Windows 98 compatibility mode.
Now I have to admit I am completely and totally confused. It has been suggested that perhaps my version 5.5 diskette is now so old it may be useless, so how can I find out if it is not functioning.?
In simple terms, what DOS commands must I make to have the disk working. I used to type CD Packratt, then enter then PP and it all appeared on the screen.
Is there a PK Packratt expert on QRZ who can give me a step by step guide to get this box working again.? I tried XP ware three years ago and couldn't make any sense of it so the 232 went back in its box again.
I would like to use it with the old Windows 98 PC and bring both back to life again. If the disk is useless
I'll just throw it away and forget all about it, but how can I find out ?
Kind regards, Mel G0GQK
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