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Autoexec,bat, win.ini and config.sy

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Name: per
Date: June 13, 2004 at 20:52:11 Pacific
OS: win xp pro
CPU/Ram: p 2.6/512
Comment:

For those concerned about autoexec.bat, win.ini. and config.sys. They are not part of XP. They are part of the DOS system which does not reside on XP. You can delete them if you want to.



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Response Number 1
Name: XpUser
Date: June 13, 2004 at 21:05:48 Pacific
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The only thing a clean-installed Windows XP will include are config.nt, autoexec.nt and win.ini, boot.ini.

THE ABOVE FILES SHOULD NOT BE DELETED.

Windows XP uses config.nt and autoexec.nt in conjunction with running DOS application.


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Response Number 2
Name: XpUser
Date: June 13, 2004 at 21:07:26 Pacific
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Forgot to include system.ini in the DO NOT DELETE LIST.


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Response Number 3
Name: per
Date: June 13, 2004 at 21:14:36 Pacific
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I don't have any of these files except the BOOT.INI on my machines. BOOT.INI is required. Maybe these are required by Dell, Compaq,Etc?


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Response Number 4
Name: per
Date: June 13, 2004 at 21:16:57 Pacific
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Yeah, system.ini was not on my list. It IS required.


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Response Number 5
Name: per
Date: June 13, 2004 at 21:19:34 Pacific
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This post was in response to an earlier poster who had a question about config.sys.


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Response Number 6
Name: XpUser
Date: June 13, 2004 at 21:21:50 Pacific
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have you tried searching for config.nt and autoexec.nt in your system?

I have both in the directories
c:\windows\i386
c:\windows\repair
c:\windows\system32.


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Response Number 7
Name: XpUser
Date: June 13, 2004 at 21:23:07 Pacific
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Yeah config.sys and autoexec.bat isn't supposed to be there UNLESS he upgraded from 98 to XP


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Response Number 8
Name: per
Date: June 13, 2004 at 21:32:32 Pacific
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Config.nt and autoexec.nt are there, as you said. But autoexec.bat and config.sys are not part of XP or NT. They are not required for boot in the msconfig menu. Autoexec.nt is a file for creative soundblaster. Config.nt is the file for CMD.COM.


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Response Number 9
Name: XpUser
Date: June 13, 2004 at 21:35:39 Pacific
Reply:

Correct. Suggest you also review this thread
http://computing.net/windowsxp/wwwboard/forum/107389.html


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Response Number 10
Name: XpUser
Date: June 13, 2004 at 21:38:03 Pacific
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"Autoexec.nt is a file for creative soundblaster. Config.nt is the file for CMD.COM. "

Where did you find this info? Check out
Troubleshooting MS-DOS-based programs in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3Ben-us%3BQ314106



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Response Number 11
Name: per
Date: June 13, 2004 at 21:39:42 Pacific
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ROFLMAO!! That was my reply on a post! C'Mon Xp you are better than that.


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Response Number 12
Name: per
Date: June 13, 2004 at 21:42:04 Pacific
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I found it using file investigater, a program I have to open all files to see what they are and what their purpose is.


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Response Number 13
Name: per
Date: June 13, 2004 at 21:46:47 Pacific
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If you would like to have it I will send it to you.


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Response Number 14
Name: XpUser
Date: June 13, 2004 at 21:51:06 Pacific
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Welll - revisit the other thread once again. I'm sure you'd get my cue.

As for config.nt and autoexec.nt, MSKB 314106 does not say anything about being a file for cdm.com and creative soundblaster, respectively. I don't even have creative soundblaster (dont need it)



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Response Number 15
Name: XpUser
Date: June 13, 2004 at 21:52:30 Pacific
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"If you would like to have it I will send it to you"

If you meant fiule invesigator, I'd love to check it out. You know my addy


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Response Number 16
Name: per
Date: June 13, 2004 at 22:09:44 Pacific
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It's in your mail box. Let me know what you think.


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Response Number 17
Name: per
Date: June 13, 2004 at 22:16:06 Pacific
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revisited 107389. I deselect win.ini every time I go to msconfig with no adverse consequences. It just keeps reselecting itself even though I don't have a win.ini on root C:


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Response Number 18
Name: XpUser
Date: June 13, 2004 at 22:20:46 Pacific
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"It's in your mail box"

to my e-mail addy that i gave you?

"I don't have a win.ini on root C:"

On my machine its in c:\windows


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Response Number 19
Name: per
Date: June 13, 2004 at 22:23:51 Pacific
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I sent it to the wrong addy. Check now.


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Response Number 20
Name: per
Date: June 13, 2004 at 22:26:30 Pacific
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Nope-No win.ini on my machine. Don't need it. It's part of old dos.


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Response Number 21
Name: XpUser
Date: June 13, 2004 at 22:26:45 Pacific
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Oh boy long nite tonight for us about win.ini

MSKB 310560
How to troubleshoot by using the System Configuration utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;;q310560&ID=KB%3B%3Bq310560

Excerpt:

When you use the System Configuration utility, you can easily reset or change the configuration settings in Windows to include preferences for the following files and settings:
The System.ini file
The Win.ini file
The Boot.ini file
Programs that are set to load during the startup process (these programs are specified in the Startup folder and in the registry)
Environment settings
International settings


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Response Number 22
Name: per
Date: June 13, 2004 at 22:38:54 Pacific
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I have not used the win.ini file since I installed XP 1.5 years ago. I have pro corp. multi-license thanks to my son-in-law. Legal. Have never had a problem that I didn't create except for a few minor glitches. I deleted autoexec.bat, config.sys and win.ini months ago. Win.ini keeps showimg up in MSCONFIG and I keep telling it to go away. No problem.


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Response Number 23
Name: XpUser
Date: June 13, 2004 at 22:43:17 Pacific
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Maybe its different in XP pro corp. If what works for you, you're OK. I think that's it for tonight. Just checked my e-mail - didn't get yours. We will get back again tomorrow. Nitey :-)


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Response Number 24
Name: per
Date: June 13, 2004 at 22:47:26 Pacific
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Confirm please email Ralph##@aol.com.#=10x2=0?


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Response Number 25
Name: XpUser
Date: June 13, 2004 at 22:52:19 Pacific
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No clue what you're talking about - see PM


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Response Number 26
Name: per
Date: June 13, 2004 at 23:09:33 Pacific
Reply:

I was trying to keep your email addy by a simple code.Will copy you on the site.


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Response Number 27
Name: FJ
Date: June 14, 2004 at 01:56:57 Pacific
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per what does ROFLMAO!! stand for?

I am the Worlds worst anagrammer


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Response Number 28
Name: mattie
Date: June 14, 2004 at 01:58:05 Pacific
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coorection, xp ... config.sys and autoexec.bat ARE both there after a clean installation ... 0 bites in size tho

Today's subliminal thought is: 'Calm down ... it's only ones and zeros.'

icq 10183575


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Response Number 29
Name: mikeo
Date: June 14, 2004 at 04:12:47 Pacific
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<lol> All this discussion over a few files that almost take up no space at all on our very large HDDs. What a waste of time.

____________

...government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem.
- Ronald Wilson Reagan


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Response Number 30
Name: salgolf
Date: June 14, 2004 at 05:41:36 Pacific
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ROFLMAO is not an anagram. It means rolling on the floor laughing my ass off.


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Response Number 31
Name: XpUser
Date: June 14, 2004 at 05:43:46 Pacific
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salgolf - shame on you for invoking a dirty word (just kidding :-)


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