Q190024: How to Edit the Config.sys File in Microsoft Windows 98

Article: Q190024
Product(s): Microsoft Home Miscellaneous Products
Version(s): WINDOWS:
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Keyword(s): kbenv kbtool kbimu
Last Modified: 21-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 98 
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This article describes how to edit the Config.sys file in Windows 98.

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To edit the Config.sys file in Windows 98, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools,
  and then click System Information.

2. On the Tools menu, click System Configuration Utility.

3. Click the Config.sys tab.

  To remove a line from the Config.sys file, click to clear the check box next
  to the line you want to remove.

  To add a new line to the Config.sys file, click New, type the line you want to
  add, and then press ENTER.

  To edit an existing line, click the line you want to edit, and then click
  Edit.

  To move a line up or down in the file, click the line you want to move, and
  then click either Move Up or Move Down.

4. When you are finished editing the Config.sys file, click OK.

5. Quit System Configuration Utility, and then close the Microsoft System
  Information window.

6. Restart the computer.

Additional query words: modify rem remark sysedit win98

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Keywords          : kbenv kbtool kbimu 
Technology        : kbWin98search kbWin98
Version           : WINDOWS:
Issue type        : kbhowto

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