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Method for inhibiting an executable program in a disk operating system by replacing the program with an unexecutable program

Abstract: A computer program, comprising a series of batch processes filed on a separte distribution disk, inhibits an executable program in a disk operating system (DOS). In one embodiment, the batch file of a process, unconditionally ineffective for replicating the functions of the executable program, is transferred from a distribution disk to the computer's DOS and renamed with the filename of the executable program but with an externally executable extension. The DOS file of the executable program is transferred to the distribution disk and renamed with an externally unexecutable extension. In another embodiment, the batch file of the process is conditionally ineffective for replicating the executable program. The user is required to elect, to the exclusion of at least one designated drive in the computer, a drive on which the executable program can be executed.

Supercharging MS-DOS : the Microsoft guide to high performance computing for the experienced PC user : Updated for version 4

Abstract: This is a book/disk package including the full-length book along with a 5.25" disk containing the scores of batch files, and programs from the book. The author builds on the information presented in his companion book, "Running MS-DOS". Used in conjunction with the book, the companion disk is a valuable time-saving tool and a valuable addition to any power user's software library.

Running MS DOS : the definitive guide to MS-DOS and PC-DOS : now completely revised to include version 4 and the new DOS Shell

Abstract: A handbook of PC-DOS and MS-DOS written for both novices and experienced users. This new edition has been updated to include information on the DOS shell, the new graphical user interface which lets users visually organize their hard disk files. Other features covered in the book include: managing files and directories on a floppy or hard disk system; working with printers, monitors and modems; automating frequently performed tasks with batch files; using the built-in text editor and database; complete version-specific reference to DOS commands with examples of each; 20 additional enhancements and utilities that enable MS-DOS 4 to support new monitors, hardware advances and foreign language translations.