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ARTICLE-ID:Q95436
TITLE :Why Should I Upgrade to MS-DOS 6?
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system version 6.0
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Summary:
The MS-DOS 6 Upgrade includes the following new or enhanced features:
- Microsoft DoubleSpace
- Microsoft MemMaker
- Microsoft Backup
- Microsoft Anti-Virus
- Microsoft Undelete
- MultiConfig
- Interactive Start
- Microsoft Defragmenter
- MS-DOS Help
- Enhanced SMARTDrive
- Microsoft Diagnostics (MSD)
- Interlnk
- Enhanced Commands
This article briefly describes these enhancements and their benefits to
the user.
More Information:
Microsoft DoubleSpace
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Microsoft DoubleSpace increases your available disk space by
integrating compression into the operating system. You can use
DoubleSpace to increase available space on both hard disks and floppy
disks.
Microsoft MemMaker
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Microsoft MemMaker is a memory-optimization program that makes it easy
to free conventional memory by moving device drivers and memory-resident
programs from conventional memory into the upper memory area (UMA). If
your computer has an 80386 or higher processor, you can use MemMaker to
increase available conventional memory so that programs run faster and
more efficiently.
Microsoft Backup
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Microsoft Backup is a utility for backing up your hard disk drive.
MS-DOS 6 includes both Backup for MS-DOS, a program you can start from
the MS-DOS command prompt, and Backup for Windows, a program you can
use with Microsoft Windows.
Microsoft Anti-Virus
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Microsoft Anti-Virus can identify and remove more than 1000 different
computer viruses. MS-DOS 6 includes both Anti-Virus for MS-DOS, a
program you can start from the MS-DOS command prompt, and Anti-Virus
for Windows, a program you can use with Windows.
Microsoft Undelete
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Microsoft Undelete enables you to choose one of three levels of
protection in case you accidentally delete a file. MS-DOS 6 includes
Undelete for MS-DOS, a program you can run from the MS-DOS command
prompt, and Undelete for Windows, a program you can use with Windows.
For more information about Undelete, see the chapter "Managing Your
System" in the MS-DOS 6 user's guide.
MultiConfig
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MultiConfig allows you to define more than one configuration in your
CONFIG.SYS file. If your CONFIG.SYS file defines multiple
configurations, MS-DOS displays a menu that enables you to choose the
configuration you want to use each time you start your computer.
Interactive Start
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Interactive Start gives you the ability to bypass startup commands
when you turn on your computer. This feature allows you to choose
which CONFIG.SYS commands MS-DOS should carry out and whether MS-DOS
should run your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. By controlling the commands your
computer uses to start up, you can pinpoint problems more quickly and
easily.
Microsoft Defragmenter
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Microsoft Defragmenter reorganizes files on your hard disk to minimize
the time it takes your computer to access them.
MS-DOS Help
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MS-DOS Help is a complete online reference to MS-DOS commands. The
reference includes information about how to type commands and their
parameters and switches, notes about commands, and examples of how to
use commands.
Enhanced SMARTDrive
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The SMARTDrive program included with MS-DOS 6 speeds up your computer
by using a disk cache, which stores information to be written to your
hard disk and writes it to the disk later, when system resources are
in less demand.
Microsoft Diagnostics
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Microsoft Diagnostics (MSD) gathers and displays technical information
about your computer.
Interlnk
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Interlnk enables you to easily transfer files between computers. With
Interlnk and a cable, you can access information on another computer
without having to use floppy disks to copy files to that computer.
Enhanced Commands
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The following commands have been added or enhanced for MS-DOS 6:
- The MOVE command moves one or more files from one directory or drive
to another. You can also use the Move command to rename directories.
- The CHOICE command allows you to prompt a user for input when
running a batch program. The CHOICE command allows you to display a
specified prompt, pause for user input, and return an error-level
parameter to the batch program.
- The DELTREE command deletes a directory and all of its files and
subdirectories.
Additional reference words: 6.00 feature summary dblspace multi-config