Cannot Disable Startup Files in System Configuration Utility

ID: Q185564


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 98


SYMPTOMS

When you click the check box next to a startup file (such as the Config.sys or Autoexec.bat file) to clear it on the General tab in the System Configuration tool, and then click Apply, the check mark may reappear in the check box.


CAUSE

This issue can occur if all of the lines in a startup file have been disabled or if all of the lines in a startup file have been deleted. There must be at least one line (or one line that is not disabled) in the startup file for the System Configuration tool to process it.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, do not try to disable a startup file if all of the statements in the file are disabled or have been deleted.


STATUS

This behavior is by design.

Additional query words: 98 commented out remarked comment remark

Keywords : kbtool kbui win98
Version : WINDOWS:
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: February 3, 1999
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