Win.ini

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What is the win.ini in the msconfig utility and where can I learn more about
it?
 
win xp doesn't really use it.
merely for compatibility for older programs.
 
ddo said:
What is the win.ini in the msconfig utility and where can I learn more about
it?
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win.ini is a configuration settings file that was used extensively by
older versions of Windows.

The vast majority of what used to be included in the win.ini file is
now contained in the registry.

Windows XP retains the win.ini file for backwards compatibility with
older applications. It will be located in your c:\windows folder.

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
 
Win.ini might still be used though if you have some very old 16 bit apps or
drivers. As previously said its a product from earlier versions of Windows
that didn't use a registry.

Chelsea
 
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