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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?
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.
To find the Autoexec.bat file in Windows XP, follow these steps:
1. Open the "Start" menu and click on "My Computer".
2. Navigate to the C:\ drive.
3. Click on the "Tools" menu and select "Folder Options".
4. In the "View" tab, make sure the option to "Show hidden files and folders" is checked.
5. Click "Apply" and then "OK".
6. Look for the Autoexec.bat file in the C:\ drive. If it is not there, it may not exist on your system.
The Autoexec.bat file is a batch file that is executed automatically when a computer boots up. It is used to run commands and set system variables that are necessary for the system to function properly. In Windows XP, the Autoexec.bat file is not as commonly used as in older versions of Windows, but it can still be used to run certain commands and programs at startup.
If you are experiencing issues with the Autoexec.bat file in Windows XP, try the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Check if the file exists in the C:\ drive. If it is missing, you may need to create a new one.
2. Check if the file is properly formatted and contains valid commands. Errors in the file can cause issues.
3. If you have made changes to the file recently, try reverting to a previous version that was working.
4. Make sure the file is being executed at startup. You can check this in the "System Configuration" utility in Windows XP.
Yes, you can edit the Autoexec.bat file in Windows XP. However, it is recommended to do so only if you have knowledge of batch scripting and the commands you are adding or modifying. Changes to the file can potentially cause system errors and should be done with caution.
To disable the Autoexec.bat file in Windows XP, follow these steps:
1. Open the "Start" menu and click on "Run".
2. Type "msconfig" and press Enter.
3. In the "System Configuration" utility, go to the "Startup" tab.
4. Uncheck the box next to "Autoexec.bat" and click "Apply".
5. Click "OK" and restart your computer for the changes to take effect.