Bad command error message when running the Configuration Builder CD

Document ID: 94000617

Posted Date: 1996-08-19

Last Updated: 1996-08-19

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Applicable Models

Portege 3010CT

Issue: When using a 3rd party CD-ROM kit that is not supported by the Recovery boot disk that ships w/ computer. The recovery CD process will not work and will generate a "Bad command" error message.
Procedure: Issue :
When using a 3rd party CD-ROM kit that is not supported by the Recovery boot disk that ships w/ computer. The recovery CD process will not work and will generate a "Bad command error message"

Resolution:
With a DOS text editor, edit Autoexec.bat file, and add the following commands.
1. Add SET CDDRV=Q:
2. Add SET PATH=A:\;%CDDRV%\;%CDDRV%\BIN

On Portege models from a DOS prompt, type in Lock C: and press . For the confirmation, type "y" and press
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