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Windows Forum / Windows 98 / Performance / December 2003syntax error message on startup
When I start up my computer, after the Windows logo the dos prompt says 'syntax error'. Would be grateful if someone can tell me what this means and where to find the error or how I can clear it. Geoff Rename your autoexec.bat to autoexec.old and see if that cures the error message. If so, look for a bad instruction in it or copy and paste its contents back to this thread. If the message continues, do the same thing for your config.sys file. When you are done, change the names back to what they were.  SignatureRegards Ron Badour, MS MVP W98 System Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour Knowledge Base Info: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo > When I start up my computer, after the Windows logo the > dos prompt says 'syntax error'. Would be grateful if > someone can tell me what this means and where to find the > error or how I can clear it. > Geoff How do I go about doing that. Do I have to work in dos mode. I must say that I am totally ignorant about dos modes as I understand that if I make a mistake while doing that it can render my computer inoperable. Your further guidance will be appreciated. Thanks. Geoffrey >-----Original Message----- >Rename your autoexec.bat to autoexec.old and see if that cures the error [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > >. Is your computer not booting into Windows? If it is not, hold down the ctrl key right after the memory count appears on the boot screen. That should get you to the startup menu and you can select safe mode. Once booted in safe mode, rename the file in Windows Explorer. SignatureRegards Ron Badour, MS MVP W98 System Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour Knowledge Base Info: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo > How do I go about doing that. Do I have to work in dos > mode. I must say that I am totally ignorant about dos [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > > >. It does boot to Windows. I am just wondering why each time I boot, this "syntax error" message pops up before the Windows. Geoffrey >-----Original Message----- >Is your computer not booting into Windows? If it is not, hold down the [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > >. That is what we are trying to find out by renaming the files (one at a time) and then rebooting to see if the message quits. Once you know where it is coming from, then we can try to fix it. SignatureRegards Ron Badour, MS MVP W98 System Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour Knowledge Base Info: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo > It does boot to Windows. I am just wondering why each time > I boot, this "syntax error" message pops up before the [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > > > >. I have changed the file name as suggested. It is still doing the same thing i.e. saying "syntax error" before windows is booted. What shall I do next? Geoffrey >-----Original Message----- >That is what we are trying to find out by renaming the files (one at a [quoted text clipped - 48 lines] > >. Did you change both file names? SignatureRegards Ron Badour, MS MVP W98 System Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour Knowledge Base Info: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo > I have changed the file name as suggested. It is still > doing the same thing i.e. saying "syntax error" before [quoted text clipped - 63 lines] > > > >. |
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