Win.com is the executable file responsible for Windows start-up. It runs after the autoexec.bat file is processed, and it accesses the VMM32.vxd file.
In a Windows 3.x environment, the win.com file is executed by typing "win" in the DOS prompt. In version 9x OSs, win.com runs automatically.
Creating a New Win.com File Sometimes the Win.com file will become corrupted or too large. If this happens your system won't startup. Here's an easy way to correct the problem.
Description of Windows 95 Startup Explains the 5 basic steps of the Winows startup process. Shows where the win.com and VMM32.vxd files fit and how they relate.
