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Q96330: MS-DOS 6.x Upgrade Does Not Update SHELL= in CONFIG.SYS

Article: Q96330
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 16-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 6.0, 6.2, 6.21, 6.22 
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SUMMARY
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Unlike previous versions of Microsoft MS-DOS, when you install MS-DOS 6.x
Upgrade, the Shell command in the CONFIG.SYS file is not updated if you are not
using COMMAND.COM.

MORE INFORMATION
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If you are using a third-party shell with MS-DOS 6.0 or 6.2, you may have
problems with multiple-configuration menus, MemMaker, and the startup function
keys (F5 and F8).

To correct these problems, either use COMMAND.COM or contact your third-party
shell manufacturer for an updated version.

The default Shell command for MS-DOS 6 Upgrade or MS-DOS 6.2 is as follows:

     shell=c:\dos\command.com c:\dos /p

If the current Shell is COMMAND.COM, Setup updates the path, keeps the /E
parameter (if there is one), and adds the /P parameter if it does not already
exist.

Additional query words: 6.22 6.00 6.20

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS621 kbMSDOS622 kbMSDOS620 kbMSDOS600
Version           : MS-DOS:6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22

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