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Remove Command Echoing (Windows 95/98/Me)
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Normally when commands are read and executed from the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, there are echoed back to the screen. This setting turns the echo off, which means only message text will be shown, and not the originating command.

Open the AUTOEXEC.BAT file found in the root directory of your C: drive using Notepad or another text editor (not Microsoft Word or any word processor).

At the top of the file add a new line equal to "@echo off", this will remove the command echo.

These changes will take place on the next reboot.

Settings:
Name: @echo off

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.

Last Modified: October 17, 2000

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