DOS version

From: Dave M. (drm_at_bankersbanknortheast.com)
Date: 06/04/04


Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2004 09:52:25 -0700

I have an environment of all XP pro machines. The majority
of the machines were all purchased together. The 4
machines in question were purchased at a later date.

The problem with these 4 machines is that they do not
execute batch files like all the original machines on the
network. They don't like file names that dont follow the
8.3 rule, they dont like the /q switch, and they dont seem
to support using variables in batch files.

My question is, is there any way to change the version of
DOS (if this is in fact the problem)? And if that isn't
the problem, I would appreciate any suggestions on what it
might be. Thanks



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