Microsoft KB Archive/96330

= MS-DOS 6.x Upgrade Does Not Update SHELL= in CONFIG.SYS =

Article ID: 96330

Article Last Modified on 11/16/1999

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.2 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.21 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q96330



SUMMARY
Unlike previous versions of Microsoft MS-DOS, when you install MS-DOS 6.x Upgrade, the Shell command in the CONFIG.SYS file is not updated if you are not using COMMAND.COM.



MORE INFORMATION
If you are using a third-party shell with MS-DOS 6.0 or 6.2, you may have problems with multiple-configuration menus, MemMaker, and the startup function keys (F5 and F8).

To correct these problems, either use COMMAND.COM or contact your third-party shell manufacturer for an updated version.

The default Shell command for MS-DOS 6 Upgrade or MS-DOS 6.2 is as follows: shell=c:\dos\command.com c:\dos /p If the current Shell is COMMAND.COM, Setup updates the path, keeps the /E parameter (if there is one), and adds the /P parameter if it does not already exist.

Additional query words: 6.22 6.00 6.20

Keywords: KB96330

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