Using MS-DOS 4.x Shell Under MS-DOS 5.0 and later (84864)
The information in this article applies to:
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.01
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0a
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.21
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q84864
SUMMARY
It is often possible to use MS-DOS version 4.0, 4.01, or 4.01a Shell under
MS-DOS 5.0 and later. Although this configuration has no known problems,
it has not been fully tested. MS-DOS 5.0 and later were not designed to
support the MS-DOS 4.x Shell. For more information, see the "Potential
Problems section below.
This configuration can be useful in the following instances:
• You want to refer to your 4.x Shell program items and groups
while configuring MS-DOS 5.0 or 6.0 Shell.
• You want to use a feature that only exists in the 4.x Shell.
• You prefer the 4.x Shell user interface.
• You are a support professional and your customers have MS-DOS 4.0,
4.01, or 4.01a and require assistance with the 4.x Shell. You
are running MS-DOS 5.0 or later, but need to have the 4.x Shell
available for reference.
REFERENCES
Microsoft MS-DOS "User's Guide," version 4.x, Appendix A
Modification Type: |
Major |
Last Reviewed: |
5/12/2003 |
Keywords: |
KB84864 |
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