MemMaker Err Msg: Error Reading CONFIG.SYS in Root (107979)
The information in this article applies to:
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.21
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q107979
SYMPTOMS
When you run MS-DOS MemMaker, you may receive the following error message:
Error reading CONFIG.SYS in root
CAUSE
This error occurs when a program or command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file
changes the default drive (for example, from C to D), you run MemMaker,
choose Custom Setup, and then choose to "Optimize upper memory for use with
Windows."
RESOLUTION
To correct this situation, edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT file and add C:
(without the quotation marks) after the line for the program or command
that is changing the default drive. For example, if your AUTOEXEC.BAT file
has
D:
DOSKEY
add C: after the DOSKEY line:
D:
DOSKEY
C:
| Modification Type: |
Major |
Last Reviewed: |
11/23/1999 |
| Keywords: |
KB107979 |
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