Problem with DOSSTART.BAT


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  Step 1:  Load Windows Notepad

Launch Notepad from the Start/Programs/Accessories menu.
  Step 2:  Open DOSSTART.BAT

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From the File menu in Notepad, select Open, and then locate your Windows folder and select your DOSSTART.BAT file. If you have no DOSSTART.BAT.BAT file currently, select New instead of Open from the File menu and proceed to the next step and create one like the sample.
  Step 3:  Evaluate DOSSTART.BAT

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Make sure your DOSSTART.BAT file loads devices you absolutely need when you're in DOS mode, like this: C:\SBAPC64V\APINIT.COM @echo off LH C:\MOUSE\MOUSE /Q LH C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\MSCDEX.EXE/D: MSCD000 /L:E. It looks similar to an AUTOEXEC.BAT, because it acts much like one. In this case, line #1 loads sound card program, #2 turns off the echo to screen, #3 loads a DOS mouse driver into high memory, and the last configures for the CD-ROM drive. Modify yours to add any drivers or programs necessary.
  Step 4:  Save Changes

From the File menu in Notepad, select Save to save your changes to the DOSSTART.BAT file. Then close Notepad.