How to Modify the Config.sys and Autoexec.bat Files

ID: Q232558

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SUMMARY

This article describes how to Modify the Config.sys and Autoexec.bat Files in Windows 95 and Windows 98.


MORE INFORMATION

To modify the Autoexec.bat and Config.sys files in Windows 95 and Windows 98, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, click Run, type sysedit, and then click OK.


  2. Select the file that you want to change by clicking either AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS on the Window menu.


  3. After you make the desired changes, click Save on the File menu, and then click Exit on the File menu.


  4. You must restart your computer before the changes to the Autoexec.bat or Config.sys files can take effect.


To modify the Autoexec.bat and Config.sys files in MS-DOS mode, follow these steps:
  1. At the MS-DOS prompt, type edit autoexec.bat or edit config.sys depending on which file you want to change.


  2. After you make the changes you want, press ALT+F and then X. When you are prompted to save the changes press Y or ENTER.


  3. You must restart your computer before the changes to the Autoexec.bat or Config.sys files can take effect.


Additional query words: 98 95

Keywords : kbenv win95 win98
Version : WINDOWS:95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto


Last Reviewed: May 20, 1999
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