IBM Rapid Restore PC software
for Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP
Version 2.6 (build 6246)
Installation README


This package will install the full version of the IBM Rapid Restore 
PC software on your IBM(R) computer. This update requires 
approximately 64MB of space on your hard disk (drive C), this does 
not include the space required for your backup partition.

IBM Rapid Restore PC protects against unexpected computer disasters
such as image corruption and data loss. Rapid Restore PC provides a
localized recovery solution that can quickly recover a system.
Recovery is accomplished by pressing the F11 key and selecting one 
of the backups displayed on the list. 

During the initial setup of a computer, Rapid Restore PC creates an
IBM Service Partition on the hard disk drive that is inaccessible by
any other application or the end user. The IBM Service Partition size
is set by the user during the installation process.

Print this file so that you can refer to it during the installation.


Downloading the update
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1. Click the file link to download the file from the Web page.
2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save
   the downloaded file.


Installing the update
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1.  Click Start, select Find or Search, then click Files or Folders.
2.  Type rrpc26us.exe in the search field, then click Find Now.
    This will locate the rrpc26us.exe file you just downloaded. 
3.  Double-click the rrpc26us.exe icon.
4.  Click Next. Read the license agreement.
5.  Click I accept the terms in the license agreement.
6.  Click Next.
7.  Ensure that "Save files in folder" is set to
    C:\IBMTOOLS\DRIVERS\RRPC26US.
8.  Click Next.
9.  Click OK.
10. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a partition on
    your hard disk drive in which the backup image can be stored.


Issues corrected with this release
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- If an IBM Service Partition is not found, this version will not
  request the MS-DOS Emergency Repair Diskette.  IBM PC-DOS bootable 
  environment is provided for the use of IBM Rapid Restore PC.
- The base image will not be updated after an Operating System service
  pack or Security Update is applied.
- This release ensures that all user settings are captured in the
  incremental backup.


CD-R archive
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- CD-RW media are not supported for archival of data. You must use
  CD-R media for this function.
- When restoring from CD-R, you must select a backup from the F11
  recovery screen to restore your data. The default setting,
  "Continue normal boot", will be highlighted. Scroll down to select
  the appropriate backup.


Windows 2000 User mode
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- If the System Administrator has set up multiple users and those
  users encrypt data files, the user will not be able to access these
  files after a restore. The Administrator will need to decrypt the
  files and return them to the user.


Additional information may be found via "Hints and Tips" on the IBM
PC support Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support.


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Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or 
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