To edit system files C A U T I O N Make a backup copy of any system file you plan to edit. If you accidentally make an improper change, it may prevent your system from working properly. You can use the backup copy to restore the original version. 1. In the Program Manager window, from the File menu choose Run. 2. Type sysedit and choose OK. 3. Activate the window for the file you want to edit and make the changes. 4. From the File menu, choose Save to save the changes for the system file in the active window. Editing System Files Editing System Files Click Start and Run, then type sysedit .
If you want to activate the changes you made, exit Program Manager (and Windows), then reboot the OmniBook (press CTRL+ALT+DEL ). If the system doesn’t reboot successfully, see the next topic. Hint You can change the multiple configurations provided in the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files. Copy or move commands into different sections of the file as needed. The original system files contain commands that enable the OmniBook to operate properly for all supported uses. If your usage requires different commands—and you have an understanding of how the system files function—you can edit the commands in the system files. For best results, follow these guidelines:
• Don’t delete command lines—instead, “remark” them so they’re not executed. For CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT, insert “ rem ” at the beginnings of those lines. For WIN.INI and SYSTEM.INI, insert “ ; ” at the beginnings of those lines. If necessary, you can easily restore the original commands. • For CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT, note the comments that describe the commands. Use them to decide whether you need individual commands for your situation. • Be cautious about removing the command for a driver or program whose name starts with “OB”—it’s usually a specialized command that provides important OmniBook functionality. To recover system files 1.
If your system doesn’t reboot successfully, see “To reboot the OmniBook” . 2. If you copied your system files before editing them, restore them from the copies you made. –or– If you back up your files periodically, retrieve the previous version of a system file from your most recent backup. 56