Files
Sets the number of files that the MS-DOS subsystem can access at one time. Use the systemroot\System32\Config.nt file, or the equivalent startup file specified in a program's program information file (PIF), to specify the files parameter.
Syntax
files= x
Parameters
x : Required. Specifies the number of files that the MS-DOS subsystem can access at one time. Valid values for x are in the range 8 through 255. The default value is 8.
/? : Displays help at the command prompt.
Remarks
- Although the default setting for the x parameter is 8, some programs require a larger value. A typical setting is 20.
Examples
To specify that the MS-DOS subsystem can access up to 20 files at one time, type the following line in your Config.nt file:
files=20
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