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Q98523: Using Direct Access 5.1 with MS-DOS 6.0 or later

Article: Q98523
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: 22-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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SYMPTOMS
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5th Generation's Direct Access version 5.1 for MS-DOS may generate the following
error message after you upgrade to MS-DOS 6.0 or later:

  Failed Detection Level 1: Command.com has changed.

RESOLUTION
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According to 5th Generation Technical Support, the Direct Access installation
must be upgraded to work correctly with MS-DOS 6.0 or later. This procedure
involves deleting all executable files (.EXEs) from the subdirectory containing
Direct Access files, clean booting with MS-DOS 6.0 or later, and then
reinstalling Direct Access by choosing the "Perform update from prior version of
Direct Access 5.1" option during the Direct Access Setup.

For more information on this procedure, call 5th Generation Technical Support.

The Direct Access Menu version 5.1 is manufactured by 5th Generation, a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 6.22 6.00 6.20 err msg da direct access menu 3rdparty

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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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