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Q106414: Err Msg After Upgrading from 3.3 to 6.2: Incorrect DOS Version

Article: Q106414
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:6.2,6.21,6.22
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 18-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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SUMMARY
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If you upgrade to MS-DOS 6.2 or 6.21 from MS-DOS 3.3, some MS-DOS 3.3 files are
left in the directory containing your MS-DOS files (typically C:\DOS).

When you run some of these file, you receive an "Incorrect DOS version" error
message (even if you attempt to use SETVER.EXE).

MORE INFORMATION
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The following MS-DOS 3.3 files are left in the directory containing your MS-DOS
files:

  4201.CPI
  5202.CPI
  ASSIGN.COM
  COMP.COM
  EDLIN.COM
  EXE2BIN.EXE
  GRAFTABL.COM
  JOIN.EXE
  RECOVER.COM
  BACKUP.COM
  GWBASIC.EXE
  LCD.CPI
  LINK.EXE
  PRINTER.SYS

RESOLUTION
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To work around this problem, obtain the MS-DOS Supplemental Disk by using the
coupon located in the back of your printed MS-DOS documentation. Follow the
instructions included with the Supplemental Disk to install the programs and
files you need.

Additional query words: 6.22 6.20

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

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