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Problems w/DOS Apps run in Win 98
Name: jeffrey black Date: March 28, 2002 at 14:25:18 Pacific
Comment:
I encounter a number of problems running OS apps.
1- I set a number of environment variables in AUTOEXEC.BAT. Sometimes the variables become "corrupt" for no reason. I will check them with the set command and the paths are all screwed up. What causes this? How can I fix this?
2- On occasion, I will fire up the DOS app and receive an odd screen indicating frequency out of range. I need to power down the computer to re-boot. Any comments on this one?
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