How to Edit the Config.sys File in Microsoft Windows 98 (190024)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98

This article was previously published under Q190024

SUMMARY

This article describes how to edit the Config.sys file in Windows 98.

MORE INFORMATION

To edit the Config.sys file in Windows 98, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Information.
  2. On the Tools menu, click System Configuration Utility.
  3. Click the Config.sys tab.

    To remove a line from the Config.sys file, click to clear the check box next to the line you want to remove.

    To add a new line to the Config.sys file, click New, type the line you want to add, and then press ENTER.

    To edit an existing line, click the line you want to edit, and then click Edit.

    To move a line up or down in the file, click the line you want to move, and then click either Move Up or Move Down.
  4. When you are finished editing the Config.sys file, click OK.
  5. Quit System Configuration Utility, and then close the Microsoft System Information window.
  6. Restart the computer.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/16/2004
Keywords:kbenv kbhowto KB190024