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Configuration & Installation

Q: What do I need to run multiple nodes on a single machine?

A: When running multiple nodes you should have at least 8M of RAM. Up to 16M RAM will give optimum performance. You may need a Digiboard or other multiport card and a special com driver like Turbocomm. Use at least a 486DX-33 for two or more nodes. The faster the machine the better.
We recommend Digiboards and GTEK cards for multiport cards.

Q: My events don't run!

A: Be sure to check "Run Events for This Node" in Config, Options #1, and restart PowerBBS.

Q: Can the Main Lobby icon be removed?

A: Yes, see PowerAccess options in Config.

Q: I can't get my Sysop Pager to work.

A: Be sure to set up your Sysop Paging Times file. Make sure none of your times span across midnight turn the pager on. Shut down PowerBBS. Restart it.

Q: My Who's On-Line display shows nodes I don't have or is incorrect. What do I do?

A: Shut down PowerBBS. Delete the *.net files in \powrbbs. Restart your nodes.

Q: When I install PowerBBS or PowerAccess, I get a report that my DUNZIP.DLL is out of date. How do I get the new one?

A: You already have the most recent version of dunzip.dll. The problem is that other programs incorrectly install this DLL. Plugin for Windows is a known culprit. Simply search for duplicates of dunzip.dll on your system. Delete them all. Reinstall PowerBBS/PowerAccess. That's it!

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