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technology and computing shareware and freewareWhat does DOS mode mean?
On a Microsoft Windows computer, DOSModeis a true MS-DOS environment. For example, earlyversions ofWindows, such as Windows 95 allowed theuser to exitfrom Windows and run the computer fromMS-DOS.Doing this allowed older programs written beforeWindows orcomputers with limited resources to runaprogram.
Hereof, how do I get out of DOS mode?
How to Get Out of DOS Mode
- Restart the computer by using the power Or to shut downthecomputer, type “shutdown -r”.
- If you see the boot menu, start pressing F8 key on thekeyboardrepeatedly.
- Now, select the “Start Windows Normally” bypressingthe down arrow key.
- Press enter key.
- Click on the Windows "Start" button.
- Select "Programs"
- Select "Accessories"
- Select "Command Prompt"
One may also ask, how do I enter DOS mode?
Press the down arrow key on your keyboard to selectthe"Safe Mode with Command Prompt" option. Pressthe"Enter" key to boot into DOS mode. TheMS-DOScommand line interface should appear momentarily.Type inthe desired DOS commands to executethem.
Steps
- Open Start. .
- Click Power. .
- Hold down ⇧ Shift . You'll need to hold this keydownuntil instructed to release it.
- Click Restart. It's in the pop-up menu.
- Release ⇧ Shift when you see a blue screen. This istheAdvanced Options menu.
- Click Troubleshoot.
- Click Advanced options.
- Click Command Prompt.