Updated 12/05/2008

Workbench Installation F.A.Q.

1. How do I install Workbench 1.3 from Floppy Disk (ADF) into a Directory?

Follow these Step by Step Instructions.

2 .How do I install Workbench 2 from Floppy Disk (ADF) onto a HDF?

Follow these Step by Step Instructions.

3. How do I install Workbench 3 from Floppy Disk (ADF) onto a HDF?

Follow these Step by Step Instructions.

4. How do I install Workbench 3.9 from CD onto a HDF?

Follow these Step by Step Instructions.

5. Where can I get updates for Workbench 3.9?

There is an update available for AmigaOS 3.9 called a Boing Bag 1 which is available from Amiga Inc.
For Boing Bag 2, you can download it from Haage & Partner.

6. Where can I find fixes for bugs in Workbench 3.9?

Goto the Workbench 3.9 FAQ site for various fixes.

7. How do I create a bootable floppy (real or ADF)?

Boot off your Workbench disk, insert a floppy disk in DF1:, open a command Shell and type Install DF1: which will copy the book block on to the disk.
Then type MakeDir DF1:S to create the Script directory. Copy your program file(s) on the disk, preferably root or use directories if you wanted to. Then
change directory to DF1:S and type Ed Startup-sequence and type in commands to load your program, usually just the name of the Program file will do.
Test the disk, by inserting the disk into DF0: and reboot the Amiga.

8. I have a Workbench disk but no Install disk, how do I install Workbench?

You can download UAEInstall.adf disk which has some AmigaDOS or Installer scripts to install Workbench for most Workbenchs incl 1.3 to 3.1.

9.0 Can I install Workbench 4.0 on Winuae or E-UAE?

No, Winuae only emulates the classic Amigas with the Motorola 680x0 processor and the OCS, ECS or AGA chipsets. AmigaOS 4.0 requires a
Power PC processor based machine.

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