Microsoft KB Archive/78408

= Erratic Behavior with MS-DOS 5.0 and Phillips BIOS =

Article ID: 78408

Article Last Modified on 11/16/2006

-

APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft MS-DOS 5.0 Standard Edition

-



This article was previously published under Q78408



SUMMARY
Phillips has confirmed that after installing MS-DOS 5.0 on a Magnavox 300 or 500 series computer with Phillips BIOS, erratic behavior may occur. This behavior will appear as random error messages at boot-up, or an inability to format disks.

To resolve this problem, ensure that the CMOS settings match the devices installed on the computer. If they match, save the settings; otherwise, make appropriate changes and save the settings.



MORE INFORMATION
Some of the error messages that may occur at boot-up when MS-DOS 5.0 is installed on the above machines are:

Bad or Missing Command Interpreter

Bad or Missing SHARE.EXE

Error in CONFIG.SYS line 4 4

To check CMOS settings, do the following:


 * 1) Press CTRL+ALT+INSERT when the machine is booting.
 * 2) Verify the current settings (type of drive and so on).
 * 3) Press F3 to save the settings.

The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

