Article: Q105790
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:6.2
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Last Modified: 21-NOV-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system version 6.2
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SYMPTOMS
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If MS-DOS 6.2 Step-Up is interrupted while it is patching files, it may leave
zero-byte files in the root directory. Also, patch files (*.??#) may be left in
the directory containing your MS-DOS 6.0 files.
CAUSE
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The patch process used to update your existing MS-DOS files creates and uses
temporary files. These files are created in the root directory and are deleted
by Setup when it exits in a normal no-error condition. Whenever Setup is aborted
abnormally (such as by a power failure), the temporary files are not deleted.
RESOLUTION
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The zero-byte files left in your root directory (and the patch files in the
directory containing your MS-DOS 6.0 files) can safely be deleted after you have
successfully installed MS-DOS 6.2. The temporary files in the root directory
typically have names including numbers such as 10 or 11.
Additional query words: 6.20
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Technology : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS620
Version : MS-DOS:6.2
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