Config file

[Guest]

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

 

[Eric McG]

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.

 

[Guest]

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

 

[Eric McG]

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.

 

[Guest]

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

 

[Eric McG]

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.

 

[John John]

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

 

[Bob I]

Also OP could hit Alt+Enter

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

 

[Guest]

Dear Eric,

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

Take care
Best Regards
Anver

 

[Eric McG]

You're welcome...and thanks for the feedback!