To start INETD automatically when TCP/IP is started, select the Autostart tab, select INETD in the Autostarted Services list box, and check the Autostart Service box under Autostart Options. INETD is a super server that can start any of the following services when a connection request for a service is received:
You can use INETD as an alternative to starting services detached or in foreground sessions. If you use INETD to autostart TCP/IP services, any parameters that you specify on this page will be ignored.
However, for TFTPD, you can add the following environment variable to your CONFIG.SYS to specify the default path:
SET TFTPDPATH=<path>
And for REXECD and RSHD, respectively, you can add the following environment variables to your CONFIG.SYS to specify the timeout:
SET REXECDTIME=<time> SET RSHDTIME=<time>
Uncheck the Autostart Service box to disable the INETD super server from starting when TCP/IP is started. This is the default.
Attention:
Do not attempt to start a service if it is already started. Multiple instances of the same active service may cause unpredictable results.