Err Msg: Setup Has Detected That Your Autoexec.bat and ...

Last reviewed: April 7, 1997
Article ID: Q166032

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft IntelliPoint software version 2.0

SYMPTOMS

When you install the IntelliPoint software version 2.0 on your computer, you may receive the following error message:

   Setup has detected that your Autoexec.bat and Config.sys files are
   marked as read-only or write protected. Set these files to read-write
   privileges, and re-run setup.

However, neither the Autoexec.bat file nor the Config.sys file is marked with the Read-Only attribute.

CAUSE

The Dosstart.bat file is marked with the Read-Only attribute.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

In Windows Explorer, use the right mouse button to click the Dosstart.bat file in the Windows folder, and then click Properties On the menu that appears.
Click the Read-Only check box to clear it, and then click OK.
Run the IntelliPoint Setup program again.

Additional query words: intelli point mouse
Keywords : intellipoint mouse
Version : 2.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kberrmsg

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Last reviewed: April 7, 1997
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