DOSSHELL.INI Archive Attribute Is Not Set (94893)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0a
This article was previously published under Q94893

SUMMARY

The archive attribute (a) on the MS-DOS Shell file DOSSHELL.INI is not set when modifications are made to the MS-DOS Shell that require rewriting the DOSSHELL.INI file.

MORE INFORMATION

The archive attribute is used to mark files that have changed. The MS-DOS commands BACKUP, RESTORE and XCOPY can use the archive attribute.

Configuration information is written to DOSSHELL.INI when changes are made to the MS-DOS Shell.

WORKAROUND

To set the archive attribute on the DOSSHELL.INI, type the following at the MS-DOS command prompt

attrib +a <path>\dosshell.ini

where <path> is the drive and directory where your MS-DOS files currently reside. For example, if your MS-DOS files are on drive C in the DOS directory, type the following:

attrib +a c:\dos\dosshell.ini

Reference(s):

"Microsoft MS-DOS User's Guide and Reference," version 5.0, Chapter 14
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/30/2003
Keywords:KB94893
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