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Q103541: MS-DOS 6.2 Setup Err Msg: You Deleted Files from the…

Article: Q103541
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:6.2,6.21,6.22
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 21-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 6.2, 6.21, 6.22 
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SYMPTOMS
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You may receive the following error message if you try to run MS-DOS 6.2 Upgrade
SETUP /E:

  You deleted files from the directory that setup needs to install the optional
  programs.

CAUSE
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This error message occurs when the PATH statement does not contain the directory
that contains your MS-DOS files (typically C:\DOS).

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, make sure the directory that contains your MS-DOS
files is in your PATH statement. For example:

  path=c:\dos

Additional query words: 6.22 6.20 switch

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

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