F5 and F8 Keys Do Not Seem to Affect Startup Files (96332)
The information in this article applies to:
• 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 Q96332
SUMMARY
On some fast computers, the "Starting MS-DOS..." message may flash on the
screen too quickly to allow you to press the F5 or F8 function key.
If you have problems getting your computer to respond to the F5 and F8
function keys, make sure the following lines are not in your CONFIG.SYS
file:
switches=/f Skips the 2-second delay after displaying the
"Starting MS-DOS ..." message during startup.
switches=/n Prevents you from using the F5 or F8 key to bypass
startup commands.
NOTE: If you are using MS-DOS 6.2 and DoubleSpace, make sure the above
lines are not in your DBLSPACE.INI file. (DBLSPACE.INI is a hidden, system
file located in the root directory of your host drive.)
Modification Type: |
Major |
Last Reviewed: |
11/21/1999 |
Keywords: |
KB96332 |
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