Re: autoexec.bat file

When Windows is started the autoexec.bat file is parsed for path variables only, the option to parse the file can be changed by way of a registry edit.

To subst your folder/drive just create a batch file containing your subst command and put the batch file or a shortcut to the file in your startup folder.

John

Don Schmidt wrote:

Running Windows XP Pro SP3

I'd like to have the autoexec.bat file run but it doesn't. What is the how to?
On the C drive I've created the folder, Drive_E

In the autoexec.bat file I have the following line:

subst E: C:\Drive_E

It will run if I double click the bat file but not run upon bootup.

Help appreciated.

.

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