This readme file describes the procedure to install the Windows NT4.0 drivers for Compaq VS Tape drives. StorageWorks VS80 40/80 GB Tape Drive     SP19839


1. Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive. 
The SoftPaq file that is downloaded is a self-extracting 
executable with a file name based on the SoftPaq Number above. 

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen 
instructions. Press the Space Bar to confirm the unpacking
of files into the download directory. 

3. After the files have been unpacked, you may delete the 
self-extracting SoftPaq file downloaded in step 1. 



INSTALLATION
How to install on the Windows NT 4.0 platform:

Note: Before starting the driver installation, verify that your tape drive is properly connected. Windows NT 4.0 only allows you to install tape device drivers sequentially. If you have other tape devices installed without drivers, install those drivers before attempting the following procedure, or click Cancel to bypass each tape device.

1. Click the Start button and then select Settings >> Control Panel to open the Windows Control Panel. 

2. Double-click the Tape Devices icon. 

3. The Tape Devices dialog box is displayed and indicates that the driver for the new tape drive is not loaded. If the system does not automatically scan for new devices, select Detect. This scanning process creates a list of device drivers available for installation. 

4. In the Install Driver dialog box, click Have Disk. The Install From Disk dialog box is displayed. 

5. In the Copy manufacturer's files from field, type the driver path to the extracted driver .inf and .sys files. 

6. In the New SCSI Tape Device Found dialog box, click OK. 
In the Tape Devices dialog box, click OK. This step completes the driver installation.