Windows 7 Forums


Windows 7: Config.sys in win7

24 Aug 2010   #1

Windows 7 Ultimate
Slovakia
 
 
Config.sys in win7

I´ve bought a new notebook with Windows 7 and I have an old DOS program, which I want to use with Dosbox. When I trying to start the program the dosbox writes that I have to increase files to 130 in config.sys. But in Windows 7 there is no config.sys. Where can I increase the files to 130.
Thanks



Matthew
My System SpecsSystem Spec

24 Aug 2010   #2

Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc
CT
 
 

Config.sys is still present in root of C:/ hidden Untick the hide
protected OS files in folder options

Hidden Files and Folders - Show or Hide
My System SpecsSystem Spec
24 Aug 2010   #3

Windows 7 Ultimate
Slovakia
 
 

I´ve done what you said but I can´t see config.sys. What can I do?

Thanks
Matthew
My System SpecsSystem Spec
.


24 Aug 2010   #4

Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
Orlando, Florida
 
 

You have selected show hidden files and folders and clicked on apply? If so open Windows Explorer and in the left hand pane, click on Local disk (C). You should now see config.sys in the right pane toward the bottom of the list.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
24 Aug 2010   #5

Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc
CT
 
 

Matthew

What you are doing is something that I did not try myself, just something that I learned, here at the forum. I told you all that I know.

I did reserach and came up with this. Hope its more helpful than my last post.
Autoexec.bat and config.sys help and instructions
My System SpecsSystem Spec
24 Aug 2010   #6

Windows 7 Ultimate
Slovakia
 
 

Yes, I tick the box named Show hidden files, then I can´t see config.sys in Computer:\C
My System SpecsSystem Spec
24 Aug 2010   #7

Windows 7 Ultimate
Slovakia
 
 

Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by richc46 View Post
Matthew

What you are doing is something that I did not try myself, just something that I learned, here at the forum. I told you all that I know.

I did reserach and came up with this. Hope its more helpful than my last post.
Autoexec.bat and config.sys help and instructions
Doesn´t work for me.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
24 Aug 2010   #8

Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc
CT
 
 

Carl, above, added information from my post. How does that work?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
24 Aug 2010   #9

Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
Orlando, Florida
 
 

That tutorial is telling you how to create or edit autoexec.bat and config.sys. If the OP does not have a config.sys file, he can create one. I do have one on my system. It has one line: files=40. My autoexec.bat has one line, a remark: REM Dummy file for NTVDM.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
24 Aug 2010   #10

Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
Orlando, Florida
 
 

Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by Matthew0014 View Post
I´ve bought a new notebook with Windows 7 and I have an old DOS program, which I want to use with Dosbox. When I trying to start the program the dosbox writes that I have to increase files to 130 in config.sys. But in Windows 7 there is no config.sys. Where can I increase the files to 130.
Thanks

Matthew
Matthew, I created you a config.sys with the line files=130. Download and save this to C:\, then unzip it.

Caveat: this is assuming that you have no config.sys already in place. It you get the message asking you about overwriting an existing file, cancel or click No. This would mean that file exists in your root directory.
Attached Files
File Type: zip config.zip (127 Bytes, 1536 views)
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Reply

 Config.sys in win7 problems?



Thread Tools



Similar help and support threads for: Config.sys in win7
Thread Forum
Win7 does not restore Dual Display config after a Reboot Backup and Restore
Special Win7 multi-boot config. problem General Discussion
Config.reg Software
Config General Discussion
Very aggravating net config in win7 / vista Network & Sharing


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:27 PM.


Seven Forums Android App Seven Forums IOS App Follow us on Facebook

Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized,
sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation.
"Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd
  

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32