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FILES
Sets the number of open files that DOS can access at any one time
See also <CONFIG.SYS>
COMMAND TYPE: System Configuration VERSION: 2.0 and up
USE: FILES = nn
nn specifies the number of files that can be accesssed via DOS system
calls at one time. The acceptable values are 8 to 255 (default is 8).
Some programs may open more files by bypassing the DOS system
services.
EXAMPLE: FILES = 15
After this command is placed in the <CONFIG.SYS> file, up to 15 files may be
open at one time.
NOTE: This command must be placed in the <CONFIG.SYS> file and is not a
normal DOS command.