OSWABATC - PROBLEMS RUNNING BATCH FILES FROM WIN-OS/2 FILE MANAGER
02/05/96

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       Problems Running Batch Files from WIN-OS/2 File Manager
                     in OS/2 2.1 and OS/2 2.11
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Please Read Entire Document for Full Explanation of Procedures
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DESCRIPTION

In dual boot, cannot run batch files from WIN-OS/2 File Manager.

RESOLUTION

The DOS COMMAND.COM is being used instead of the WINOS2.COM.

Note: Make sure you have a backup of any file you intend to change.

1. Edit the DOS CONFIG.SYS file and add the following statement:

      SHELL=C:\DOS\COMMAND.COM /E:1024 /P

2. Edit the DOS AUTOEXEC.BAT file and add the following line:

      COPY C:\DOS\COMMAND.COM C:\

3. Edit the OS/2 STARTUP.CMD file and add the following line:

      ERASE C:\COMMAND.COM

4. Shut down and then restart the system.

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