environment variable question

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I have an old (1991) DOS 'EXE' program wich works in conjunction with batch files. The EXE puts certain information into an
environment variable, the BAT file executes the variable.

This setup does not work in XP (or W2K). I'm wondering why. It appears the OS will not allow the EXE to write a variable to the
environment (all in a 'dos' window), but I am not SURE this is the case. I am wondering if the problem is the WAY the EXE wants to
write a variable into the environment!

Can someone enlighten me as to what is is actually going on?

Thanks
Vic
 
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Vic said:
I have an old (1991) DOS 'EXE' program wich works in conjunction with
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batch files. The EXE puts certain information into an
environment variable, the BAT file executes the variable.

This setup does not work in XP (or W2K). I'm wondering why. It appears the
Click to expand...
OS will not allow the EXE to write a variable to the
environment (all in a 'dos' window), but I am not SURE this is the case. I
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am wondering if the problem is the WAY the EXE wants to
 
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