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Q77625: XIOS Corporation Software Conflicts with MS-DOS 5.0

Article: Q77625
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:5.x
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 5.0, 5.0a 
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SYMPTOMS
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XIOS has confirmed that starting General Business Series or Professional Series
versions 3.3, 3.5.0, or 3.5.1 with MS-DOS version 5.0 may cause your system to
stop responding (hang or lock up).

CAUSE
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XIOS has stated that the file ISAM.EXE, which is executed upon starting these
applications, may conflict with MS-DOS 5.0 and cause the system to halt.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this problem, use the SETVER command to update the SETVER table as
follows:

1. Make sure the computer is booted with the SETVER.EXE utility. To confirm
  this, look for the following line in the CONFIG.SYS file:

  device=c:\dos\setver.exe

2. After the computer is booted, execute the following command at the hard drive
  (for example, drive C) command prompt:

  " setver isam.exe 3.30" (without the quotation marks)

A message regarding the program you are adding to the MS-DOS 5.0 version table
will be displayed. If the table is updated successfully, reboot the computer to
allow the change to take effect.

MORE INFORMATION
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we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance
or reliability.


Additional query words: 5.00 3rdparty

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS500 kbMSDOS500a
Version           : MS-DOS:5.x

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