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The installation process can be divided into three parts: copying the necessary program files, running the SETUP program, and then installing the system files.  A detailed explanation of the function of each of the options in SETUP will be provided, as well as a description of all the necessary system files.
The installation process consists of three primary stages:


<u>Never use your original Color 64 disks as anything but the source of all the stock BBS files that come with Color 64</u>. It is advised that you make a backup of your Color 64 disks for your own use in the remote case that something happens to them during the installation process.
# Copying the required program files   
# Running the SETUP program 
# Installing the system files 


Now make sure that you have plenty of time and there are no distractions, and you can begin the installation process.  
Detailed explanations of each SETUP option are provided in the following sections, along with descriptions of all required system files.
 
'''Important'''
 
Never use your original Color 64 distribution disks for anything other than the master source of the stock BBS files. Always work from backup copies. It is strongly recommended that you create backups before beginning installation to prevent accidental loss or corruption of the original files.
 
Before starting, ensure that you have sufficient uninterrupted time to complete the process. A careful and focused installation will reduce the likelihood of configuration errors.
 
The installation steps are organized as follows:


* [[copying the files|Copying Over the Files]]
* [[copying the files|Copying Over the Files]]
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* [[email notification|Email Notification Option]]
* [[email notification|Email Notification Option]]
* [[preconfigured builds|Preconfigured Builds]]
* [[preconfigured builds|Preconfigured Builds]]


Next Section: [[Bbs operation|BBS Operation]]
Next Section: [[Bbs operation|BBS Operation]]

Latest revision as of 03:27, 16 February 2026

The installation process consists of three primary stages:

  1. Copying the required program files
  2. Running the SETUP program
  3. Installing the system files

Detailed explanations of each SETUP option are provided in the following sections, along with descriptions of all required system files.

Important

Never use your original Color 64 distribution disks for anything other than the master source of the stock BBS files. Always work from backup copies. It is strongly recommended that you create backups before beginning installation to prevent accidental loss or corruption of the original files.

Before starting, ensure that you have sufficient uninterrupted time to complete the process. A careful and focused installation will reduce the likelihood of configuration errors.

The installation steps are organized as follows:

Next Section: BBS Operation