Setver - DOS/Command Prompt Reference
[MS-DOS, Windows 95/98/Me] Manages the version table, allowing you to set the ‘MS-DOS version’ when running a program.
Note that to use the version table set with Setver, you need to load setver.exe in Config.sys beforehand.
Syntax
setver[.exe] [<setver-path>] [<file-name> [<version> | /DELETE [/QUIET]]
Options
When executed without options, Setver displays a list of currently registered versions.
| <setver-path> | Specifies the location (directory) of Setver.exe. When specified, the Setver.exe in this directory will be executed. |
| <file-name> | Specifies the filename of the program for which to set the version. |
| <version> | Specifies the MS-DOS version in the format ‘n.nn’ (e.g., 6.20, 4.00). |
| /DELETE | Removes a program from the version table. |
| /QUIET | Prevents the display of messages that appear when removing entries. |
Details
By using Setver, you can change the MS-DOS version recognized by the DOS program you are running. Especially when executing a program designed for an older MS-DOS on a newer version, there might be cases where it fails the MS-DOS version check. In such situations, you can use this command to modify the version table, allowing you to bypass the version check.
Please note that to apply the changes, a system reboot is required.