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

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:

  1. 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.


  2. Click the Read-Only check box to clear it, and then click OK.


  3. Run the IntelliPoint Setup program again.


Additional query words: intelli point mouse

Keywords : intellipoint mouse
Version : WINDOWS:2.0
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: December 15, 1999
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