Err Msg: Setup Has Detected That Your Autoexec.bat and ...

ID: Q166032

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SYMPTOMS

When you install the IntelliPoint software version 2.0 on your computer, you may receive the following error message: 

   Setup has detected that your Autoexec.bat and Config.sys files are
   marked as read-only or write protected. Set these files to read-write
   privileges, and re-run setup.
However, neither the Autoexec.bat file nor the Config.sys file is marked with the Read-Only attribute.

CAUSE

The Dosstart.bat file is marked with the Read-Only attribute.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

1. In Windows Explorer, use the right mouse button to click the 

   Dosstart.bat file in the Windows folder, and then click Properties
   On the menu that appears.
2. Click the Read-Only check box to clear it, and then click OK.

3. Run the IntelliPoint Setup program again.

Additional query words: intelli point mouse 

Keywords          : intellipoint mouse 
Version           : 2.0
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: April 8, 1997