DOSSHELL.INI Archive Attribute Is Not Set (94893)
The information in this article applies to:
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0a
This article was previously published under Q94893
SUMMARY
The archive attribute (a) on the MS-DOS Shell file DOSSHELL.INI is not set
when modifications are made to the MS-DOS Shell that require rewriting the
DOSSHELL.INI file.
MORE INFORMATION
The archive attribute is used to mark files that have changed. The MS-DOS
commands BACKUP, RESTORE and XCOPY can use the archive attribute.
Configuration information is written to DOSSHELL.INI when changes are made
to the MS-DOS Shell.
WORKAROUND
To set the archive attribute on the DOSSHELL.INI, type the following at the
MS-DOS command prompt
attrib +a <path>\dosshell.ini
where <path> is the drive and directory where your MS-DOS files currently
reside. For example, if your MS-DOS files are on drive C in the DOS
directory, type the following:
attrib +a c:\dos\dosshell.ini
Reference(s):
"Microsoft MS-DOS User's Guide and Reference," version 5.0, Chapter 14
| Modification Type: |
Major |
Last Reviewed: |
9/30/2003 |
| Keywords: |
KB94893 |
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