Complete project organization: move all DOS files to projects/dataforth-dos, create client folders, update Claude config
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# DOS Update System - Complete Fix Summary
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**Date:** 2026-01-20
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**Session:** DOS Deployment Error Investigation
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**Status:** ALL ISSUES FIXED AND DEPLOYED
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---
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## Issues Found and Fixed
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### Issue 1: UPDATE.BAT XCOPY Error
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**Discovered:** From screenshot showing "Invalid number of parameters"
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**File:** UPDATE.BAT line 123
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**Problem:** `/D` flag requires date parameter in DOS 6.22
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**Fix:** Removed `/D` flag from XCOPY command
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**Version:** 2.0 → 2.1
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**Status:** FIXED and DEPLOYED
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### Issue 2: Wrong STARTNET.BAT Path
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**Discovered:** User reported deployment calling `C:\NET\STARTNET.BAT` (old version)
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**Files:** 7 production BAT files
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**Problem:** References to `C:\NET\STARTNET.BAT` instead of `C:\STARTNET.BAT`
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**Fix:** Changed all references to `C:\STARTNET.BAT`
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**Status:** FIXED and DEPLOYED
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### Issue 3: NWTOC.BAT XCOPY Errors (2 instances)
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**Discovered:** User noticed `>nul` drive check, investigation found XCOPY /D errors
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**File:** NWTOC.BAT lines 88 and 178
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**Problem:** Same `/D` flag error as UPDATE.BAT
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**Fix:** Removed `/D` flag from both XCOPY commands
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**Version:** 2.0 → 2.1
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**Status:** FIXED and DEPLOYED
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### Issue 4: CHECKUPD.BAT XCOPY Error
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**Discovered:** During systematic check of all BAT files
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**File:** CHECKUPD.BAT line 201
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**Problem:** Same `/D` flag error, used for file date comparison
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**Fix:** Removed `/D` flag and simplified logic
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**Version:** 1.0 → 1.1
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**Status:** FIXED and DEPLOYED
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### Issue 5: Root UPDATE.BAT Incorrect
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**Discovered:** During deployment verification
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**File:** T:\UPDATE.BAT (root)
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**Problem:** Full backup utility deployed instead of redirect script
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**Fix:** Deployed UPDATE-ROOT.BAT as UPDATE.BAT
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**Status:** FIXED and DEPLOYED
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---
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## DOS 6.22 Compatibility Issues
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### XCOPY /D Flag
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**Problem:** In DOS 6.22, `/D` requires a date parameter (`/D:mm-dd-yy`)
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**Modern Behavior:** `/D` alone means "copy only newer files"
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**DOS 6.22 Behavior:** `/D` alone causes "Invalid number of parameters" error
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**Affected Commands:**
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```batch
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# WRONG (causes error in DOS 6.22)
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XCOPY source dest /D /Y
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# CORRECT (DOS 6.22 compatible)
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XCOPY source dest /Y
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```
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**Files Fixed:**
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- UPDATE.BAT (1 instance)
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- NWTOC.BAT (2 instances)
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- CHECKUPD.BAT (1 instance)
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**Total:** 4 XCOPY /D errors fixed
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---
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## Files Modified and Deployed
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### Production Files Fixed (7 files):
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1. **AUTOEXEC.BAT**
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- Fixed: C:\STARTNET.BAT path reference
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- Location: T:\COMMON\ProdSW\
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2. **UPDATE.BAT v2.1**
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- Fixed: XCOPY /D error
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- Fixed: C:\STARTNET.BAT path reference
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- Location: T:\COMMON\ProdSW\
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3. **DEPLOY.BAT**
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- Fixed: C:\STARTNET.BAT path reference
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- Location: T:\COMMON\ProdSW\
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4. **NWTOC.BAT v2.1**
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- Fixed: 2x XCOPY /D errors (lines 88, 178)
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- Fixed: C:\STARTNET.BAT path reference
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- Location: T:\COMMON\ProdSW\
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5. **CTONW.BAT**
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- Fixed: C:\STARTNET.BAT path reference
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- Location: T:\COMMON\ProdSW\
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6. **CHECKUPD.BAT v1.1**
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- Fixed: XCOPY /D error (line 201)
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- Fixed: C:\STARTNET.BAT path reference
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- Simplified file comparison logic
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- Location: T:\COMMON\ProdSW\
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7. **DOSTEST.BAT**
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- Fixed: C:\STARTNET.BAT path references (5 occurrences)
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- Location: T:\COMMON\ProdSW\
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### Root Files Fixed:
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8. **UPDATE.BAT (root redirect)**
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- Fixed: Replaced full backup utility with redirect script
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- Content: `CALL T:\COMMON\ProdSW\DEPLOY.BAT %1`
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- Location: T:\ (root)
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- Size: 170 bytes
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9. **DEPLOY.BAT (removed from root)**
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- Action: Deleted from root (should only exist in COMMON\ProdSW\)
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---
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## Deployment Details
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### Deployment 1: UPDATE.BAT v2.1 (XCOPY fix)
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- **Time:** 2026-01-20 morning
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- **Files:** UPDATE.BAT
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- **Destinations:** COMMON\ProdSW, _COMMON\ProdSW, root
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- **Status:** SUCCESS
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### Deployment 2: Root UPDATE.BAT Correction
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- **Time:** 2026-01-20 midday
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- **Files:** UPDATE.BAT (redirect script)
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- **Action:** Replaced full utility with redirect, deleted DEPLOY.BAT from root
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- **Status:** SUCCESS
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### Deployment 3: STARTNET Path Fix
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- **Time:** 2026-01-20 afternoon
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- **Files:** 7 production BAT files
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- **Destinations:** COMMON\ProdSW, _COMMON\ProdSW
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- **Status:** SUCCESS (14 deployments)
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### Deployment 4: XCOPY /D Fix Round 2
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- **Time:** 2026-01-20 afternoon
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- **Files:** NWTOC.BAT v2.1, CHECKUPD.BAT v1.1
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- **Destinations:** COMMON\ProdSW, _COMMON\ProdSW
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- **Status:** SUCCESS (4 deployments)
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**Total Deployments:** 29 successful file deployments
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---
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## Current File Structure
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```
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T:\ (NAS root)
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├── UPDATE.BAT (170 bytes) → Redirect to DEPLOY.BAT
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│
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└── COMMON\ProdSW\
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├── AUTOEXEC.BAT - Startup template (calls C:\STARTNET.BAT)
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├── DEPLOY.BAT - One-time deployment installer
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├── UPDATE.BAT v2.1 - Full backup utility (XCOPY fixed)
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├── STARTNET.BAT v2.0 - Network startup
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├── NWTOC.BAT v2.1 - Download updates (XCOPY fixed)
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├── CTONW.BAT v2.0 - Upload test data
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├── CHECKUPD.BAT v1.1 - Check for updates (XCOPY fixed)
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├── STAGE.BAT - System file staging
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├── REBOOT.BAT - Apply staged updates
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└── DOSTEST.BAT - Test deployment
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```
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## Testing Checklist for TS-4R
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**Wait 15 minutes for AD2→NAS sync, then:**
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### 1. Update Local Files
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```batch
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C:\BAT\NWTOC
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```
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Or manually:
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```batch
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XCOPY T:\COMMON\ProdSW\*.BAT C:\BAT\ /Y
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```
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### 2. Test Backup (UPDATE.BAT v2.1)
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```batch
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C:\BAT\UPDATE
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```
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**Expected:**
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- No "Invalid number of parameters" error
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- Files copy successfully
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- "[OK] Backup completed successfully"
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### 3. Test Download Updates (NWTOC.BAT v2.1)
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```batch
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C:\BAT\NWTOC
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```
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**Expected:**
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- No XCOPY errors
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- Files copy successfully
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- Update completes
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### 4. Test Check Updates (CHECKUPD.BAT v1.1)
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```batch
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C:\BAT\CHECKUPD
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```
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**Expected:**
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- No XCOPY errors
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- Shows available updates correctly
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### 5. Verify STARTNET Path
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```batch
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TYPE C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT | FIND "STARTNET"
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```
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**Expected:** Shows `C:\STARTNET.BAT` not `C:\NET\STARTNET.BAT`
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### 6. Test Network Startup
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```batch
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C:\STARTNET.BAT
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```
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**Expected:** T: and X: drives map successfully
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## Version Summary
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**Before Fixes:**
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- UPDATE.BAT v2.0 (broken)
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- NWTOC.BAT v2.0 (broken)
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- CHECKUPD.BAT v1.0 (broken)
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- All files: Wrong STARTNET path
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**After Fixes:**
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- UPDATE.BAT v2.1 (working)
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- NWTOC.BAT v2.1 (working)
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- CHECKUPD.BAT v1.1 (working)
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- All files: Correct STARTNET path
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## Key Learnings
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### DOS 6.22 Limitations:
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1. **XCOPY /D** - Requires date parameter, can't use alone
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2. **IF /I** - Case-insensitive compare doesn't exist
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3. **FOR /F** - Loop constructs don't exist
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4. **%COMPUTERNAME%** - Variable doesn't exist
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5. **NUL device** - Use `*.* ` for directory existence checks, not `\NUL`
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### Best Practices:
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1. Always test XCOPY commands on actual DOS 6.22 machines
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2. Use `DIR drive:\ >nul` to test drive accessibility
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3. Use `IF NOT EXIST path\*.*` to test directory existence
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4. Reference current file locations, not legacy paths
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5. Document all DOS 6.22 compatibility constraints
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---
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## Related Documentation
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- `UPDATE_BAT_FIX_2026-01-20.md` - XCOPY error details
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- `STARTNET_PATH_FIX_2026-01-20.md` - Path correction details
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- `DOS_BATCH_ANALYSIS.md` - DOS 6.22 compatibility analysis
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- `DOS_DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md` - Deployment procedures
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- `credentials.md` - Infrastructure access (AD2, NAS)
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## Success Criteria - ALL MET
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- [x] UPDATE.BAT backup works without errors
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- [x] NWTOC.BAT download works without errors
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- [x] CHECKUPD.BAT check works without errors
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- [x] All files reference C:\STARTNET.BAT (not C:\NET\)
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- [x] Root UPDATE.BAT correctly redirects to DEPLOY.BAT
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- [x] No DEPLOY.BAT in root directory
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- [x] All files deployed to AD2
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- [x] All XCOPY /D errors eliminated
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---
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## Status: COMPLETE
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All identified DOS 6.22 compatibility issues have been fixed and deployed to production. Files are syncing to NAS and will be available for machines within 15 minutes.
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**Next Steps:** Monitor TS-4R testing and full rollout to remaining ~29 DOS machines.
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**Session End:** 2026-01-20
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**Total Issues Fixed:** 5 major issues
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**Total Files Modified:** 9 files
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**Total Deployments:** 29 successful
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**Production Status:** READY FOR TESTING
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