Q105333: MS-DOS 6.x Err Msg: Error Attempting to Update <FILENAME>.INI

Article: Q105333
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 22-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 6.0, 6.2, 6.21, 6.22 
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SYMPTOMS
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If MS-DOS Setup is interrupted by a power loss or system reboot, it can continue
when you restart the system; however, you may receive the following error
messages:

  Error attempting to update WINFILE.INI file.
  Error attempting to update SYSTEM.INI file.
  Error attempting to update PROGMAN.INI file.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs when you are installing the Windows-based version of
Microsoft Backup, Microsoft Undelete, or Microsoft Anti-Virus, and your Windows
installation is not on drive C.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this problem, run SETUP /E to reinstall the optional
Windows-based programs. This allows Setup the opportunity to correctly update
your Windows .INI files.

Additional query words: msbackup 6.22 6.00 6.20 6.21 upgrade step-up stepup

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS621 kbMSDOS622 kbMSDOS620 kbMSDOS600
Version           : MS-DOS:6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22

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