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A DOS device driver is a file that any DOS system will load at startup. They perform many functions, such as memory management, hardware, RAM disks, etc. Most device drivers have a .SYS file extension, and are loaded through a file called CONFIG.SYS. In CONFIG.SYS, a line is added reading DEVICE=driver.SYS to have the driver load.

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