Err Msg: Setup Cannot Run from MS-DOS Mode with a Private Configuration... (208909)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q208909 SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to run Windows 98/98 Second Edition Setup from MS-DOS mode, you may receive the following error message:
Setup cannot run from MS-DOS mode with a private configuration. Either run Setup from Windows or shut down Windows and run Setup from MS-DOS.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if you specify a custom configuration in the "Exit to Dos.pif" file.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, follow these steps:
- At the command prompt, type exit, and then press ENTER.
- Click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or folders.
- In the Named box, type exitto~1.pif, and then click Find Now.
- In the list of found files, right-click the Exit to Dos.pif file, and then click Delete.
- Quit the Find tool.
- Click Start, click Shut Down, click Restart in MS-DOS mode, click OK, and then attempt to run Windows 98 Setup again.
MORE INFORMATION
The "Exit to Dos.pif" file is rebuilt every time you restart your computer
in MS-DOS mode. If the "Exit to Dos.pif" file is damaged, Windows is unable to rebuild it.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 12/20/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kberrmsg kbprb kbsetup KB208909 |
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