Because some application may be launched using those files, and you want all
optional applications to be disabled. Note that certain diagnostics that
require selective or total disabling of Win.ini or System.ini aren't part of
my article's intent. My article only addresses the needs of
installation/uninstallation and maintenance operations and to suggest one
way to diagnose issues with background applications.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
http://www.grystmill.com

"Jim" wrote in message
...
Ok., it works even if the Autoexec and Config are disabled in System
Configuration Utility [Msconfig.exe] and System.ini and Win.ini are
enabled.
However*, the instructions in winhelp for win98se is to use the Diagnostic
selection and Advanced options for troubleshooting in a user created
"clean
environment". Your article in Grystmill says to disable the Config.sys and
Autoexec.bat in order to create a "clean" windows environment. Why does
this
matter?
"Gary S. Terhune" wrote in message
...
Never heard of a 98 system that won't boot without Config.sys. but, in
any
case, you should be able to boot into Safe Mode and re-enable it should
it
cause problems. I don't understand your second paragraph. Is there a
question there, or are you simply clarifying the forst paragraph??

--

Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
http://www.grystmill.com

"Jim" wrote in message
...
What is the importance of disabling the Config.sys and Autoexec.bat
screens
in msconfig.exe? Some computers will not start without Config.sys.

Also, when creating a "clean environment" in Diagnostic selection for
analysis the Config.sys and Autoexec.bat are enabled and the System.ini
and
Win.ini are disabled. Using step-by-step confirmation technique and not
enabling the Config.sys and Autoexec.bat as part of the analysis.

I recently performed this procedure when referring to kb891711 and the
mouse behavior. tia