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I've done a few screen captures, and I'll comment on how to install the FSM's after
you've finished the download.
First, some background for beginners.
My FSM's all have the proper volume names, so you won't need to be concerned with that.
I've taken my original disc's and ripped them to an ISO image. Then I zipped (compressed) the ISO's
so that both you and me will spend less time transferring the huge file to and from MegaUpload (a free hosting service).
The zip file is named something like 92VEH11.ISO.ZIP, why? 'Cause I like it that way! Once unzipped on a PC it will become
almost double the download size, and have the file extension .ISO rather than .ZIP. Clear as mud, right?
Most PC's already have an un-zipper utility but if you don't, no fears, 7-ZIP.Org has zip freeware.
Most folks have file extensions hidden because thats Windows default setup. In that case, all you'll be able to see is 92VEH11
and all this starts looking like Greek; you're saying where's that file extension he's talking about?.
Ok, let's take a quick look at file extensions so this won't become a problem later.
If your PC files don't show extensions (.ISO) like this screen-shot, you should make it happen.
Open up the menu drop-down "Tools", then "Folder Options"
Then in the box called "Hide Extensions for Known File Types"
OK, now that you have the file downloaded and unzipped you need to make some choices.
These Ford FSM programs will only load IF the CD or CD Image is available for the program to read.
You can burn the ISO to a CD and use that CD each time the program asks for it, or 'mount' the ISO in a virtual CD drive.
There are advantages & disadvantages both ways. ISO's mount quick no CD's to mess with, switching years is a few mouse clicks.
ISO's also take up space on your PC. PC's HD can die and you lose your ISO's. CD's can scratch, get lost, etc.
So, it's up to you how to load the ISO. CD or ISO mount makes no difference to the FSM program.
What did he say? "Mount it" WTF is that?
Mounting an ISO is done via a software. The software creates a virtual CD drive with a drive letter that shows in your explorer
and has a utility to browse for an ISO and load it into it's virtual tray.
Virtual Clone Drive (freeware), and Nero ImageDrive are very popular, and you most likely already have at least Nero.
Here's some screen-shots on how the Nero ImageDrive program works:
Fire up ImageDrive
Enable 1st (or 2nd) Drive, notice a new CD or DVD drive appears in explorer
Hit the 'first drive' tab & browse to your ISO files. Notice Eject (dismount) is also here
Here's some basic details on Virtual Clone Drive
Virtual Clone Drive is a separate program and needs to be installed first.
Context items in menu drop-downs and right click menus are added with this program, very handy!!
It also has a "last 10 mounted" list on right click so you don't have to browse for your ISO file.
Here's some screen-shots.
Right click from a previously enabled virtual drive (I have three always)
Or Browse to a new ISO
Once your CD is Mounted or physically placed in a CD tray, it will show it's title in explorer
Double click or Open that CD, and choose Install.exe to install the GUI and register that volume with the FSM software
Use the default folder/file locations to keep things simple for future add-ons
After setup is completed a new start group & shortcut are added to launch the program
Hit F6 or the Wrench/Screwdriver Icon to select a Year and Model
