restart in ms-dos

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I need to restart my computer in MS_DOS but I do not know
how on windows xp can anybody help
 
Hi Lozoyag,

You'll need to create a Startup Disc

1.. Insert a floppy disk into your computer's floppy drive.
2.. Open MyComputer, and then click the floppy disk drive to select it.
3.. On the File menu, point to the name of the floppy drive, and then
click Format.
4.. Under Format options, click Create an MS-DOS Startup disk.
5.. Click Start.
Reboot with the floopy in the drive.
 
Hi Lozoyag,

You'll need to create a Startup Disc

1.. Insert a floppy disk into your computer's floppy drive.
2.. Open MyComputer, and then click the floppy disk drive to select it.
3.. On the File menu, point to the name of the floppy drive, and then
click Format.
4.. Under Format options, click Create an MS-DOS Startup disk.
5.. Click Start.
Reboot with the floopy in the drive.
Click to expand...
WARNING!!! The startup disk created from within Windows XP will NOT
allow you to access the CD drive, or access your HD if it is formatted
as NTFS.

To obtain an MSDOS Startup disk which will allow access to the CD drive,
go to http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm
 
There is no MS-DOS in XP, or any other NT OS.

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???

Learn how to read.

What makes you think I want to use my CD Drive in DOS
mode???

Anthony answered my question.
 
Believe you warning is appropriate, whether or not its appropriate for the
poster. Reason: there may be others reading and heeding advice here.
Dave
 
Greetings --

There is no way to reboot a WinXP PC into Real Mode DOS unless
you've set up a dual-boot system. The WinNT family of graphical
operating systems, of which WinXP is the latest generation, have never
used or included MS-DOS. The closest they have is the Command Prompt
window.

WinXP, like its predecessors WinNT & Win2K, is a pure 32-bit GUI
OS, and does not include or "ride upon" any version of DOS, as did
Win3.x & Win9x/Me. WinXP does include a command-line emulator for
those times when GUI applets are unnecessary/redundant, but it cannot
be started in "DOS mode."


Bruce Chambers

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Greetings --

If you already knew the answer, why'd you ask the question?

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Dan said:
There is MS-DOS in WinXP.

When booting the computer, press F8 before the "Windows Loading..."
screen starts. Use the arrows to select "MS-DOS Prompt Mode"

No need to create a start disk for this...
Click to expand...

Dan

There is no such option on the start up screen menu. The nearest item is the
"Safe mode with command prompt" which is the same emulator that is available
in the XP GUI.

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