Creating MS DOS Startup Diskette

[Madison Eley]

I recently created an MS DOS startup diskette and tested
it. My PC booted up in ms dos mode. However, I noticed
that it did not contain any CD Drivers like the Windows
98 version did. Is there a way to create a startup disk
with Windows XP that will include Dc drivers.

Thanks,
Madison

 

[davetest]

I recently created an MS DOS startup diskette and tested
it. My PC booted up in ms dos mode. However, I noticed
that it did not contain any CD Drivers like the Windows
98 version did. Is there a way to create a startup disk
with Windows XP that will include Dc drivers.

Thanks,
Madison

www.bootdisk.com

 

[Alex Nichol]

I recently created an MS DOS startup diskette and tested
it. My PC booted up in ms dos mode. However, I noticed
that it did not contain any CD Drivers like the Windows
98 version did. Is there a way to create a startup disk
with Windows XP that will include Dc drivers.

The one created by XP is a very basic command.com to allow you to add a
specific program or two (say a BIOS update) that has to be run from DOS>

For more comprehensive use, the Win98 one is about the best bet going.
Bear in mind that it will not be able to access an NTFS hard disk

 

[Don Wiss]

The one created by XP is a very basic command.com to allow you to add a
specific program or two (say a BIOS update) that has to be run from DOS>

Where does XP create one?

Don <donwiss at panix.com>.

 

[Alex Nichol]

Where does XP create one?

My Computer - r-click the drive, Format, check the box for MSDOS Startup
disk

 

[Don Wiss]

My Computer - r-click the drive, Format, check the box for MSDOS Startup
disk

Thanks. At the command prompt I had typed "help format" and I found the /s
option to no longer be available.

Don <donwiss at panix.com>.