Microsoft KB Archive/140441

= Creating a New System.ini File Without Third-Party Drivers =

Article ID: 140441

Article Last Modified on 1/19/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 95
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q140441



SUMMARY
This article describes how to create a new System.ini file without third- party drivers. You may need to create a new System.ini file if, after using standard troubleshooting procedures to determine the cause of a problem, the System.ini file becomes incorrect, missing, or damaged.



MORE INFORMATION
To create a new System.ini file without references to third-party device drivers, follow these steps.

NOTE: These instructions assume that Windows is installed in the Windows folder on drive C. If you are using a different drive or folder, adjust the following instructions accordingly.

 Restart your computer to a command prompt. To do so, restart your computer, press the F8 key when you see the "Starting Windows 95" message, and then choose Command Prompt Only from the Startup menu. In Windows 98, restart your computer, press and hold down the CTRL key until you see the Windows 98 Startup menu, and then choose Command Prompt Only. Type the following line to change to the Windows folder:

cd \windows  Type the following line to rename the current System.ini file:

ren system.ini system.xxx  Type the following line to create a new System.ini file:

copy system.cb system.ini  Type the following line to edit the new System.ini file:

edit system.ini   Add the following lines at the top of the file:

[boot] mouse.drv=mouse.drv drivers=mmsystem.dll Add the following line in the [386Enh] section of the file:

[386Enh] mouse=*vmouse  Save the System.ini file and then exit the editor. To save the file, press ALT+F, press X, and then press Y.</li> Type win to start Windows.

NOTE: If your mouse does not work when Windows starts, it is likely that it is not supported by the standard Windows mouse driver. You can install the Windows 3.1 driver included with your mouse to regain mouse functionality. For information about installing the driver, consult the documentation included with the mouse.</li> Click the Start button, click Run, type the path to the Windows Setup program in the Open box, and then click OK.

For example, if your Windows CD-ROM is in drive D, type the following line:

d:\setup Or, if you are using Windows disks, insert disk 1 in drive A and then type the following line:

a:\setup </li> When the Setup dialog box appears, click Continue, and follow the instructions to set up Windows again. If you see the "Restore Windows files that are changed or corrupted" option, choose it. If you do not see this option, choose to reinstall Windows.</li></ol>

If, after Setup is finished, you find that some of your programs, tools, or peripherals are not working correctly, reinstall the program or device.

Default Entries for the System.ini File
The following entries are the default entries for a new System.ini file:

[386Enh] device=*vshare device=*dynapage device=*vcd device=*vpd device=*int13 keyboard=*vkd display=*vdd mouse=*vmouse, msmouse.vxd woafont=dosapp.fon device=*enable

[keyboard] layout=kbdus.kbd subtype= type=4 keyboard.dll= oemansi.bin=

[Intl] ACP=1252 OEMCP=437 SystemLocale=00000409

[boot] system.drv=system.drv drivers=mmsystem.dll user.exe=user.exe gdi.exe=gdi.exe sound.drv=mmsound.drv dibeng.drv=dibeng.dll comm.drv=comm.drv shell=Explorer.exe keyboard.drv=keyboard.drv fonts.fon=vgasys.fon fixedfon.fon=vgafix.fon oemfonts.fon=vgaoem.fon 386Grabber=vgafull.3gr display.drv=pnpdrvr.drv mouse.drv=mouse.drv *DisplayFallback=0

[power.drv]

[drivers] wavemapper=*.drv

[iccvid.drv]

[mciseq.drv]

[mci] cdaudio=mcicda.drv sequencer=mciseq.drv waveaudio=mciwave.drv avivideo=mciavi.drv videodisc=mcipionr.drv vcr=mcivisca.drv

[NonWindowsApp]

[vcache]

[nwnp32]

[boot.description] keyboard.typ=Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard aspect=100,96,96 display.drv=Standard Display Adapter (VGA) mouse.drv=Standard mouse system.drv=Standard PC

[MSNP32]

[display]

[drivers32] vidc.CVID=iccvid.dll VIDC.IV31=ir32_32.dll VIDC.IV32=ir32_32.dll vidc.MSVC=msvidc32.dll VIDC.MRLE=msrle32.dll

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