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Old 09-22-2005, 11:34 PM   #1
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Replacing win.com?

If I replace win.com w/ a fresh copy from win98se cd will it chnge any settings in current desktop?
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Old 09-23-2005, 02:28 AM   #2
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I don't believe win.com holds such settings, as it is a "command" file = .com -- It's the command file that begins loading windows.

Are you thinking of win.ini?

I think your best bet, which has a chance of keeping most of your current data and programs, is the over-the-top. Then reload Grub or LiLo for your slackware distro. I believe there's an article in the Linux documentation that tells how to do this - these documents are often installed by default with most distros.

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