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XTREE is limited in the number of files and directories it can
handle. If you have more than 2,800 files or 180 directories,
XTREE displays an error message. If you see this error message,
exit XTREE and store your infrequently used files on diskettes,
or reorganize and delete some directories. If you use XTREE
when you have more files or directories than it can handle, you
may accidentally erase or alter files.
Using an AUTOEXEC.BAT File
You may find that there are some commands you need to run every
time you turn on your computer.
To run a command or a series of commands automatically upon
startup, you can type the commands into a special file called
AUTOEXECBAT. When you load MS-DOS, it automatically
looks for this file. If there is an AUTOEXEC.BAT file in the root
directory, MS-DOS executes the commands in that file.
Here are some suggestions for tasks you can perform using an
AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
Modify the PATH command to include the directories
containing application programs you commonly use. This
reduces the number of times you need to change directories or
specify pathnames.
Add the command to start your most commonly used
application program (such as a word processor or spreadsheet
program) so that it is loaded automatically when you turn on or
reset the computer.
Change the MS-DOS command prompt so that it displays the
current directory-or your name, or anything else you want.
See your MS-DOS manual for instructions on using the PATH
command, the PROMPT command, and any other commands you
want to include in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
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