Config file

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Dear all,

Can I have(make or create) a config.sys file under windows2000. or How can I
create a file?

I need to run a DOS based program which requires the config.sys file

pls advise

Regards
Anver
 
Win2K does not/cannot use the old DOS startup files. Running standard DOS apps
will utilize the settings in Autoexec.nt and Config.nt files which exist in the
%SystemRoot%\System32 folder.

To create custom startup files for an MS-DOS-based program that may require a
special configuration refer to instructions Win2K Help. Look up "Config.nt file,
creating" in the Help Index.
 
Thanks for the input, but it says copy both the files(config.nt and
autoexec.nt) and rename it, how can I edit these files(by using notepad?) if
I edit through notepad it changes to the text mode file - is it OK?
what I am facing on the Dos based program - When I execute it says
config.sys file is missing or add more files and buffers to this file. Can I
add this(buffers and files) to the existing config.nt, or is that the same
file my Dos program looking for?

pls advise
Anver
 
Yes, both files can be edited using Notepad.

After modifying the file(s) use 'File > Save' to retain the NT extension. If you
use 'File > Save As' you must use quotes around the name, such as "config.nt".
If you don't do this, Notepad will add the TXT extension (ex: config.nt.txt).

You can modify the existing config.nt to suit, it's worth a try.

If no joy, and the DOS app is demanding a config.sys file, try copying and
renaming it to config.sys but then you must add this unique name to the PIF.

There are some helpful notes contained within the config.nt file.
 
Dear Eric,
Thanks again for the input, Now the program is working but the screen size
font is very small. Can I make this big as I was getting under windows98 dos
mode(from windows98 a shrtcut to dos program)
I tried these options but no luck , could you please help me on this?
Under Dos shortcut menu, right clicl properties, screen, Full screen (but
same), clicked on window (it reduced to window mode).
Regards
Anver
 
Keep in mind that Win2K only emulates DOS whereas Win98 can access real DOS.
What screen size you see may be all you can get from that application.

Note: The keyboard shortcut to switch between full-screen and windowed mode is
the <ALT><ENTER> keys.

If the DOS full screen is located in the upper portion of your screen, try the
following procedure will resolve this:

- Switch to Windowed mode by pressing <Alt><Enter>
- Right-click on the title bar of the window
- Select "Properties" from the menu
- On the "Layout" tab, set the Buffer and Screen Height settings to 25
- Press "OK"
- Select "Save properties for future windows with same title"
- Press "OK"
- Switch back to full screen mode by pressing <Alt><Enter>

Here's another approach:
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBF/TIP2800/rh2876.htm

You can also mess around with the windowed size...try 12x16. That may be as
large as you can get the screen.

I don't fiddle around with DOS apps anymore, so that's all I can remember about
this issue. Hopefully someone else will jump in with a solution. If not, you may
want to start a new thread on this subject.

Good luck.
 
There was a v switch (video mode) on some of these old DOS programs.
The v switch can be added in the pif target line. v1 to v10 were
usually acceptable switches. Example: program.EXE /v3

John
 
Also OP could hit Alt+Enter

John said:
There was a v switch (video mode) on some of these old DOS programs. The
v switch can be added in the pif target line. v1 to v10 were usually
acceptable switches. Example: program.EXE /v3

John
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Dear Eric,

Thanks very much - it is working now. and Thanks to every one.
I really appreciate your help

Take care
Best Regards
Anver
 
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