Testbook T1,T2,T3,T4 - Page 2

Keith · 29th October 2009, 21:20

T4 info like info on the tracker type thing i have recently found in my car is virtually non existent on the Net
there is probaly more info on T4 here from me than anywhere else you will find

I took over a year to track down an installer for RDS3.11 in order to install a replacement hard disk in the T1 I fixed. Not only did the stupid thing use custom hardware but it also had copy protection software on the HDD as well.

T2 went to plug in ISA cards instead of the T1 custom PCB both made by HP, T3 probably can do all a T4 can as far as the ordinary FWD 75 and ZT is concerned however I bet only a T4 can do the V8

pics

T1

T2

Ironically I now work for HP!

luccastyle · 23rd May 2010, 17:21

Hi dear
I need install for
Testbook
Discus System Software DRS00303 Contents RDS 3.03 Dos 5.0 Dos 6.2 WIN 3.1 1995

where can i find that program for my testbook? and who is the manufacturer? I cant find on the net any.. please help me..

Best Regards.

Hakan

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Originally Posted by terreneuve

Just thought I would post some of the software I know about!!

I thought it might be a good idea to keep a list of all available testbook software for MG/Rovers as more and more people are getting access to T1-3 and even T4.

Testbook Discus System Software DRS00303 Contents RDS 3.03 Dos 5.0 Dos 6.2 WIN 3.1 1995

Testbook System Software DRS00311 RDS 3.11 Win 95 1997

Testbook System Maintenance RDSSCAN13 Scandisk 1997

T4 And Testbook Diagnostics DJR0011 11/2002

T4 and Testbook 3 Diagnostics DST0005 12/2004

John

The_Monk · 23rd May 2010, 18:52

Closest version to that one I have is DRS00404

tomcat22 · 3rd June 2010, 21:01

@luccastyle: I do have the original RDS 3.03, PN me

@Keith: The T3 is capable doing the V8

@The_Monk: RDS 4.04 wont work on the old machines

terreneuve · 3rd July 2010, 10:29

When I boot up the machine I get the message:

error loading keyboard.drv. You must reinstall windows.

I have the Testbook System Software DRS00311 with W95 and RDS3.1.

I have tried rebooting using safe mode but no luck but can get to a C: prompt.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to reinstall W95?

Thanks very much!
John

billcoleman · 3rd July 2010, 16:47

You need a copy of Windows 95. Ironically it was only a few months ago that I threw mine away while haveing a clean-out. You can try and download a copy for the Internet and do a repair, or reinstall (but you will need a proper licence / serial number).

terreneuve · 4th July 2010, 01:07

The system software says it has W95 on it but I can't get from the C Prompt to D: drive (which is the designated drive- I assume).

Don't know if a W95 cd will autoload though.

John

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Originally Posted by billcoleman

You need a copy of Windows 95. Ironically it was only a few months ago that I threw mine away while haveing a clean-out. You can try and download a copy for the Internet and do a repair, or reinstall (but you will need a proper licence / serial number).

billcoleman · 4th July 2010, 21:13

I think I have a win 98 start-up disk which may help. I could email the files to you to try out.

terreneuve · 5th July 2010, 11:44

Thanks Bill, I don't know if W98 startup disk will work as I can't get the drive letter in DOS to change to the CD Rom drive letter.

Anyone know if a external floppy drive will work with T1?

John

Quote:

Originally Posted by billcoleman

I think I have a win 98 start-up disk which may help. I could email the files to you to try out.

tomcat22 · 6th July 2010, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by terreneuve

Thanks Bill, I don't know if W98 startup disk will work as I can't get the drive letter in DOS to change to the CD Rom drive letter.

Anyone know if a external floppy drive will work with T1?

John

The T1 has the 34pin internal floppy connector, that works for the W98 start disk

3rd July 2010, 10:29	#15
terreneuve Avid contributor Rover 75 x 2 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The New World Posts: 177 Thanks: 20 Thanked 25 Times in 13 Posts	Reinstalling windows on T1 When I boot up the machine I get the message: error loading keyboard.drv. You must reinstall windows. I have the Testbook System Software DRS00311 with W95 and RDS3.1. I have tried rebooting using safe mode but no luck but can get to a C: prompt. Anyone have any suggestions on how to reinstall W95? Thanks very much! John

29th October 2009, 21:20	#11
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	T4 info like info on the tracker type thing i have recently found in my car is virtually non existent on the Net there is probaly more info on T4 here from me than anywhere else you will find I took over a year to track down an installer for RDS3.11 in order to install a replacement hard disk in the T1 I fixed. Not only did the stupid thing use custom hardware but it also had copy protection software on the HDD as well. T2 went to plug in ISA cards instead of the T1 custom PCB both made by HP, T3 probably can do all a T4 can as far as the ordinary FWD 75 and ZT is concerned however I bet only a T4 can do the V8 pics T1 T2 Ironically I now work for HP!

23rd May 2010, 18:52	#13
The_Monk I really should get out more....... - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 2,586 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Closest version to that one I have is DRS00404

3rd June 2010, 21:01	#14
tomcat22 Avid contributor some MG-Rovers Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Erlangen Posts: 234 Thanks: 59 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	@luccastyle: I do have the original RDS 3.03, PN me @Keith: The T3 is capable doing the V8 @The_Monk: RDS 4.04 wont work on the old machines

3rd July 2010, 16:47	#16
billcoleman Gets stuck in MGZT-T Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 578 Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 24 Posts	You need a copy of Windows 95. Ironically it was only a few months ago that I threw mine away while haveing a clean-out. You can try and download a copy for the Internet and do a repair, or reinstall (but you will need a proper licence / serial number).

4th July 2010, 21:13	#18
billcoleman Gets stuck in MGZT-T Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 578 Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 24 Posts	I think I have a win 98 start-up disk which may help. I could email the files to you to try out.