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Q136938: Missing Third-Party Compression Driver in MS-DOS Mode

Article: Q136938
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you create a shortcut that is configured to restart your computer in MS-DOS
mode, and you choose to specify a new MS-DOS configuration, the MS-DOS-based
program that the shortcut is configured to start may not be able to run if you
are using third-party disk compression software.

CAUSE
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This problem can occur if the Config.sys file that you specified for the
shortcut does not contain a line that loads the third-party disk compression
software.

RESOLUTION
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Modify the Config.sys file for the shortcut so that it contains a line to load
the third-party disk compression software. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Use the right mouse button to click the shortcut, and then click Properties
  on the menu that appears.

2. On the Program tab, click the Advanced button.

3. Add a line to load the third-party disk compression software in the
  "Config.sys for MS-DOS mode" box. For information about the correct
  parameters for this line, please consult the third-party disk compression
  software's manual or manufacturer.

4. Click OK.

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