MS-DOS Installation & Booting
Installing MS-DOS
To install MS-DOS, follow these steps:
- Obtain a bootable MS-DOS installation disk or ISO file.
- Insert the disk into your computer and restart.
- Access the BIOS/UEFI and set the boot priority to the disk drive.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to format the hard drive and install MS-DOS.
- Once installed, restart your system to complete the process.
Booting MS-DOS
Once installed, MS-DOS can be booted using these steps:
- Ensure the installation disk is removed.
- Power on the computer.
- If installed correctly, you will see the MS-DOS command prompt.
- You can now start using MS-DOS commands.
Common Boot Issues
Sometimes, booting MS-DOS may encounter issues. Here are some solutions:
- Disk not found: Check if the boot disk is correctly inserted.
- Invalid system disk: Ensure the correct disk is being used.
- Boot failure: Reconfigure BIOS settings if needed.
