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config sys. file

When I start up windows 95 it says I have a error in my config sys. file. How do I get to that file and how do I repair the file

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bravado042997

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bravado042997

Oh yeah,

if your prompt is not C:\

but say C:\windows

cd \
that will get you to the root dir of C where config.sys is...

Also once you are done editing the file and leave EDIT...

type EXIT and that will kill the DOS command window...

nedell

it would probably be easier to go into explorer and open config.sys with notepad to edit it.

bravado042997

nedell, that will work also, I prefer to use DOS EDIT and
it's a good thing to learn anyhow because if Win95 dies on you,
you might be needing it...

stratari

To find your problematic entry, just put a REM in front of a line, save the file and reboot. If the problem persists, remove that REM and place one in the next line. Why do you need Config.sys anyway?

mechanic

Let's try and simplify things for you. Make a copy of your config.sys by right-clicking it and dragging it to a temporary directory.
Now let's reboot the computer - when the message "Starting Windows 95" appears, press F8 and select "Step by step". You'll have to press Y to execute each command. Watch closely and your computer will notify you when it gets to the line it doesn't like. Jot that line down and Y your way into Windows.
Click START/RUN and type in the word sysedit and click OK. Click on the config.sys window and there you can fix the offending line.
Good luck!!