Here's our Windows 95/98 Tip for.. February 27, 1997
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Accelerate Windows 95 boot
Add the statement BootDelay=0 in the [Options] section of your MSDOS.SYS file. This system Startup file is hidden and located on the root of C:\, unless you're running DblSpace or DrvSpace disk compression; then you'll find it on the uncompressed host drive. This setting overrides the usual 2-second delay after seeing the Starting Windows 95 message.

MSDOS.SYS is a read-only file. To modify it, use Explorer to find the file. We suggest you make a copy of the MSDOS.SYS file before you make any changes. Rename the copy MSDOS.BAK (or whatever you want).

Right-click on the MSDOS.SYS icon and choose Properties. Deselect Read Only, then click Apply and OK. Use the right mouse button to click the icon again. Choose Open With, then choose Notepad to open the file. Make your changes and save the file. When finished editing, go back to Properties and select Read Only again.