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autoexec.bat-do I need it in windows95

My system crashed; it's going again, but sure of structure of autoexec.bat.  Does not roll into Win95, stops at Dos prompt, then must type in Win.  Where can I read to understand relationship between Dos and Win95?  Would like to understand the sys, com, how they relate to startup.
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Ok, does that mean that I can do away with the autoexec.bat file in C:\ (in Explorer) and it will automatically go into Win 95?  Also I would like a recommendation of book on this type of subject.  Que's Windows doesn't discuss.  Why do I have four separate autoexec. bats for different programs, like Flt Sim, etc.
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Yes you can get rid of it. Just rename it in case there are important drivers in it that other progs may need. Did you install a Win95 version of Flight Sim? If not, Flt Sim will modify the autoexec if need be. Some programs which run in DOS Protected mode load autoexecs when starting up.