You shouldn't have to go into MSDOS to load XP. The thing should load directly from cdrom. Unless the thing is being idoitic and refuses to load because the hd already has an OS (if you can call it that) on it that can't be upgraded by the new OS. If so use the Win install disk to format the hd, or hit F6 or F8 (varies for different boxes) when the bios have finished booting but before Windoze boots. That should take you into a menu that will let you order up C prompt. Type in C: format c: and at the prompt type y for you don't mind that the WIN OS is wiped away. Then the thing should load. Or you can use MSDOS by accessing the start menu and under "programs" MSDOS should be there it's not an option. If not, and Windoze XP needs to load through MSDOS you can do what I had to do with a Win 2000 that wouldn't load except through MSDOS, reload the WIN 98 without worrying about pnp or drivers for the hardware. After install access MSDOS through the start - program menu.
Joel Hammer wrote: > A bit OT but: > Does anyone know how to get a MSDOS prompt on a window98 computer which > doesn't list that option anywhere? > My son needs to backup everything from his new laptop which has windows98. > It would be easiest just to run ftp from the command line but we can't find a way to >get an > MSDOS prompt on his fancy HP powerful laptop computer. The fancy windows > GUI ftp client doesn't have a way to select all files at the same time. > I know, I know, dump windows, but he has to use windows at school. > Everytime I work with windows I am astounded by what an awful operating > system it is but its what we have to work with. > He is tired of windows98 crashing several times per day. > So, he is going to install XP professional ($20 [no upgrade] from his school > bookstore.) I may be tempted at that price. > Joel > > _______________________________________________ > Linux-users mailing list > Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users _______________________________________________ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
