3.9 won't install - can't open needed libraries

bob808 · 25 April 2006, 20:53

I am trying to install OS 3.9 on an Amiga 1200 with 3.1 roms and when I try to run the installer I get an error message saying 'can't open needed libraries'.

My Amiga has a 2GB hard drive with an os 3.1 install (was pre-installed when I purchased the drive on ebay)

All I am doing is opening the CD, then the OS3.9 folder, then double clicking on the install icon - All i get is a dialog box with that error in it.

What does this mean, or what am I doing wrong?

thanks

bob808

thomas · 26 April 2006, 11:24

Check with SnoopDOS which libraries are needed.

http://www.aminet.net/package.php?pa...i/SnoopDos.lha

However, all needed libraries should be contained in a standard WB 3.1 setup. Perhaps the previous owner deleted one too much.

If you find out which libraries are missing, you can copy them from the CD. (Use a DOS shell to copy files. Workbench by default only shows files with icons).

THX1138 · 01 May 2006, 19:16

I live in Basingstoke too.......so if you want some help,let me know !

25 April 2006, 20:53	#1
bob808 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Basingstoke Age: 44 Posts: 11	3.9 won't install - can't open needed libraries I am trying to install OS 3.9 on an Amiga 1200 with 3.1 roms and when I try to run the installer I get an error message saying 'can't open needed libraries'. My Amiga has a 2GB hard drive with an os 3.1 install (was pre-installed when I purchased the drive on ebay) All I am doing is opening the CD, then the OS3.9 folder, then double clicking on the install icon - All i get is a dialog box with that error in it. What does this mean, or what am I doing wrong? thanks bob808

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26 April 2006, 11:24	#2
thomas Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 6,985	Check with SnoopDOS which libraries are needed. http://www.aminet.net/package.php?pa...i/SnoopDos.lha However, all needed libraries should be contained in a standard WB 3.1 setup. Perhaps the previous owner deleted one too much. If you find out which libraries are missing, you can copy them from the CD. (Use a DOS shell to copy files. Workbench by default only shows files with icons).

01 May 2006, 19:16	#3
THX1138 Amiga Centurai Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: UK Posts: 526	I live in Basingstoke too.......so if you want some help,let me know !

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