SuccessMaker and LockIt95
Kenn's
20000304: SuccessMaker and LockIt95
March/2000
Tech
Notes
Tech Note #4
The reason for this is that the setup program for SuccessMaker contains two rather ill-advised components. First, it rewrites the system PATH variable and places the SuccessMaker directories before the system directories. Second, it uses the name START.EXE (a reserved Windows command executable) for one of its programs. This unfortunate combination causes SuccessMaker to run instead of the Windows 9x command-line program launcher any time the START command is invoked (as it is in Teacher Applications).
To fix the problem, you need to edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Find the line that looks like this:
PATH=C:\LOCALCAI\BIN;C:\LOCALCAI\VDI;%PATH%and change it to this:
PATH=%PATH%;C:\LOCALCAI\BIN;C:\LOCALCAI\VDIThis will put the Windows directories first in the path where they belong. LockIt95 - including Teacher Applications - will then function normally, so will Windows, and so will SuccessMaker.
DISCLAIMER: This document is intended for the reference of computer support personnel within Winnipeg School Division No. 1. There is no warranty or liability if procedures recommended here have an adverse affect on any systems. Use them at your own risk. Any trademarks mentioned are the property of their owners, none of whom have certified any information provided here. Opinions expressed here are personal only and do not represent the policy of Winnipeg School Division No. 1 or any other organization anywhere.
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