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F1 in DOS Window creates Illegal OP

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by pwahl

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F1 key works fine in Windows 98SE, but about two weeks ago in will now work in a DOS window. (maybe About the time of BTRANS Virus/).

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by hrhold1

I assume you are looking for help on a specific command. The best way to get help in DOS or within a prompt window is to type the [commandline] followed by the '/?'. This will give you all you want to know about the command.You will need to be in the Windows/Command directory if you are within a MSDOS prompt for this to be available. Hope this helps. H

by pwahl

Sorry for not making this clear. Using the F1 Key in a DOS window blows me out to the W-98 screen where a message pops saying that I've caused an illegal operation.

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