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Where's Autoexec.bat file in Windows XP? I need to modify it but I have not been able to find it. Going on search doesn't work too. It isn't at System32 folder. It seems my operative system hasn't got this file. Could it be possible?
The discussion revolves around the location and functionality of the Autoexec.bat file in Windows XP, with participants exploring its relevance and alternatives for setting environment variables and running programs at startup. The conversation includes troubleshooting steps and user experiences related to legacy software compatibility.
Participants express differing views on the necessity and functionality of Autoexec.bat in Windows XP, with some asserting it is no longer used while others explore alternatives. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to achieve the desired functionality without Autoexec.bat.
There are limitations regarding the compatibility of legacy software with Windows XP, and participants mention potential issues with environment variable size and DOS compatibility that may affect the execution of older programs.
master_coda said:What do you need autoexec to do? If all you need to do is run a program at startup or set environment variables, that can be done without it.
NoTime said:Select ->Start->Control Panel->System
Pick the advanced tab in System and click the environment variables button.
Select "path" in the variables window and click edit.
Add your stuff to the end.
Be careful not to mess with the rest of the path or things might stop working.
Note: The DOS compatibility box is poor in win 2000. Much worse than win NT.
XP may be even worse, so your stuff may not run anyway.
I boot to win 98 for a lot of old programs, but a lot of the newer hardware simply will not support the old DOS calls, so now I keep an old machine as well.
There is a decent chance the program can't run on XP. Try www.bootdisk.com and booting to a dos floppy (and running the program off a disk).Clausius2 said:It doesn't work. Thanks anyway.
