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- C:> at boot up in Win 98 SE
- This is a VERY TRIVIAL question, but it annoys the hell out of me.Very occasionally on installation a piece of software will install a command line (e.g. SET PATH = C:ENCYCLOPEDIA etc) in autoexec.bat on Win 98 SE.Well it is easy enough to delete the line from autoexec.bat, but forever...
- Tags: Win, Win 98 SE, C, Autoexec.bat, jardinier, windows, Microsoft Windows 98
- Q&A 2006-06-14
- boot up
- When I turn on the computer, it shows win.com not found, then goes to c:>Thanks for your helpThis issue can occur if the path statement in the Autoexec.bat file is too long or the %systemroot% variable is truncated. RESOLUTIONTo resolve this issue, follow these steps:1. Restart your computer. Press and...
- Tags: Autoexec.bat, chia_kf@..., computer, software
- Q&A 2005-09-05
- Understanding environment variable precedence in Windows XP
- Stay on top of the latest XP tips and tricks with our free Windows XP newsletter, delivered each Thursday. Automatically sign up today!Many IT pros still use the Autoexec.bat file to setenvironment variables, which is fine in most cases. However, if you set anenvironment variable in the Autoexec.bat file and...
- Tags: Autoexec.bat, Autoexec.bat file, dialog box, Environment Variables, Environment Variables dialog box, Greg Shultz, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, System Variables
- Technical articles 2005-03-23
- Wipe PC hard drives with a bootable 'Danger' floppy
- Before you trash, donate, sell, or reuse an old PC, you should always wipe its hard drive. This is often a quick process when performed on a single machine, but performing this same task on dozens of machines can take much longer. If you need to wipe the hard drives...
- Tags: Autoexec.bat, Bill Detwiler, Efdisk, floppy disk, hard drive, PC, Ted Laun
- Technical articles 2003-10-13
- Get IT Done: Using the System Configuration Utility to troubleshoot real mode and protected mode drivers
- Discover how a problem can stem from a malfunctioning device thats different from the one indicated by Microsofts Device Manager.In part one of this series, I explained the differences between real mode and protected mode drivers. In that article, I explained how Windows tends to function much better with protected...
- Tags: Get IT Done, Brien M. Posey MCSE, mode driver, real mode, Device Manager, Autoexec.bat, CONFIG.SYS
- Technical articles 2001-06-19
- Say goodbye to real mode
- Have you wondered why Windows Me loads faster than Windows 98? Brien Posey explains that it all has to do with modes.If you’ve been working with computers for a while, you’re no doubt familiar with common startup files, such as Config.sys and Autoexec.bat. In the days of DOS and Windows...
- Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 98, Brien M. Posey, Brien M. Posey MCSE, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows ME, CONFIG.SYS, Autoexec.bat
- Technical articles 2000-10-17
- Understanding low-level memory management
- Brien Posey explains how changes made at the DOS level can affect Windows 98 and explores how you can optimize your performance by managing low-level memory.In these days of high-level operating systems with graphical user interfaces, most people assume that DOS is dead. However, this is simply not true. Windows...
- Tags: Operating systems, Brien Posey, Brien M. Posey MCSE, Microsoft Windows 98, CONFIG.SYS, Autoexec.bat, Microsoft Windows, IO.SYS, DOS
- Technical articles 2000-03-09
- MSConfig: An easy way to make system changes
- Troubleshooting a PC is a difficult process. Making changes and keeping up with them can be overwhelming. With the introduction of the System Configuration Utility, however, Microsoft has made the process much easier.Troubleshooting a PC problem would be easier if files like Autoexec.bat, Config.sys, System.ini, and Win.ini came in an...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 98, Paul Suiter, System Configuration Utility, Autoexec.bat, Win.ini, CONFIG.SYS, System.ini, Startup Type, Msconfig
- Technical articles 2000-01-14
Additional Resources
- Autoexec.bat entry
- Any ideas what set tvdumpflags=10 is?Just appeared after updating Zone Alarm to the latest version but don't know if the two are related?Check the date on the autoexec.bat file to determine when it may have been added. It doesn't have anything to do with Zone Alarm, at least there's no...
- Tags: Viruses and worms, autoexec.bat file, Thank-you
- Q&A 2004-11-09
- Self Deleting Batch File
- I am trying to create a self deleting batch file to insert some registry keys at startup and reboot the machine. The batch has some admin info in it but I need the batch file to delete itself afterwords so that:1. The admin info is deleted.2. The computer does not...
- Tags: batch file, 3timestrouble@...
- Discussion threads 2007-02-13
- C:windowssystem32autoexec.NT
- 16 bit Windows Subsystem Hi, I hope someone can help me.Recently, everytime I boot up, I get the following msg box :-"C:windowssystem32autoexec.NT. The System file is not suitable for running MS-DOS and MS-Windows applications. Choose "Close" to terminate the application"The choices are "Close" or "Ignore". When I come to load...
- Tags: Autoexec.nt, c:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT, DOS, Kaitlyn49@..., REM, software
- Q&A 2005-03-18
- Dos Boot Disk Creation - Need help plz
- I am making a bootable thumbdrive.I have the drive working properly if I take a dos boot disk and copy the whole thing to the root of the thumbdrive.When I boot with it, it treats the thumbdrive as a C: drive.Therefore will everything in the root, I just needed to...
- Tags: boot-disk, DOS, mrafrohead@..., programming
- Discussion threads 2005-01-06
- Wrapper (zip)
- Finds a process among other processes, kills it and deletes the process file. Executes various commands (exam: notepad.exe c:autoexec.bat).Saves and loads projects. Can modify registry (adding, removing and modifying keys and values).
- Tags: Process
- Software downloads 2007-03-07
- E Z .Bat (zip)
- Use this program to create .bat programs with ease. Simply click on the text and hit Generate. E Z .Bat does the rest for you. Very straightforward and easy to use. Source code is available.
- Tags: Program
- Software downloads 2005-06-29
- Missing or corrupt file(s)
- A few months ago I had my computer redone. Now as time went by, I have a lot of problems downloading and installing programs, even programs that I could easily download before. The error message reads that "MS-DOS and Windows are not suitable for running together." Someone...
- Tags: DOS, DOS environment, graham7654@..., memory, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000, spyware, windows
- Q&A 2005-09-01
- AntispamServant plugin for The Bat! (exe)
- Trainable antispam-plugin for "The Bat!" on the basis of the AGAVA AntispamServant spam filter. Developed with the assistance of the Ritlabs company and is sold at a special price for "The Bat!" users. Why is it more convenient for "The Bat!" users to use this plugin: - It uses "The...
- Tags: E-mail Client, Plug-in, Bat, E-mail, Online Communications
- Software downloads 2005-09-29
- Poppy Ball (zip)
- Poppy ball is a Breakout Clone from the 80s. You control a bat with your mouse left and right, but not up and down. You must bat a ball with your bat to destroy all stones. Lots of extras and items and a good graphic.
- Tags: Extra, Graphic, Mice, Hardware, Peripherals
- Software downloads 2005-07-05
- Each time it restores autoexec.nt
- Error pops up "windows file protection" Stating thet"File that are required for windows to run properly have been replaced by unrecognized versions.To mainain system stability windows must restore original vertions of therse files." and it ask for cd.Each time it restores autoexec.nt on each restart.Recovering the same file has no...
- Tags: window, srkpus@..., windows
- Q&A 2005-01-24
- Dell Diags - in DOS batch file mode
- OK - I run Dell Diags from a bootable CD.No problem there.What I need to be able to do is automatically select what tests are performed.I know that this facility is available because the DOS switches for delldigs.com show it can be configured to use a batch file for this...
- Tags: CD, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Diags, DOS, hardware, john@...
- Q&A 2006-08-23
- kEEP GETTING "DRIVER" ERROR IN WIN 98
- Each time I boot the system I get the black and white screen right after the windows splash, telling me that "Driver for CD ROM cannot be found". "Press any key to continue", which I do, then it pops up one more time, so I do the same thing,...
- Tags: CD-ROM, Microsoft Windows 98, whywaynec99mm@..., windows
- Q&A 2005-11-19
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