Rebooting from Within a Batch File (67929)
The information in this article applies to:
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.3
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.01
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0a
• 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 Q67929
SUMMARY
The MS-DOS batch language does not provide a means of restarting a
system. However, it is possible to restart a system from within a
batch file by calling an executable program that performs the task.
NOTE: This article provides instructions that you can use to create
the REBOOT.COM file. These instructions have not been tested on all
hardware configurations, and are provided "as is" with no warranty
stated or implied.
Modification Type: |
Major |
Last Reviewed: |
5/12/2003 |
Keywords: |
KB67929 |
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