Windows 9x/Me Boot Sequence

During the startup process of Windows 9x/Me, the OS accesses several files. These files include

  • Io.sys— Binary startup file

  • Msdos.sys— Editable text startup configuration file

  • Config.sys— Editable text startup device driver and configuration file

  • Autoexec.bat— Editable text startup configuration file

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