How to restart your computer in dos mode if you do not have the xp boot disc with you?

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I would like to knoe how to restart my windows xp in dos mode with out having to use the boot disc? I tried to copoy the I.O.SYS and the Command.com file to a floppy, then restating my computer with it in the floppy drive but the system asked me to remouve the floppy and to press any key to continue? I could use some help over here!
Thx
SCB

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

How to Use System Files to Create a Boot Disk to Guard
Against Being Unable to Start Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q314079

The Windows XP installation CD is also a "startup disk" or ERD
and contains the tools necessary to perform repairs.

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I would like to knoe how to restart my windows xp in dos mode with out having to use the boot disc? I tried
to copoy the I.O.SYS and the Command.com file to a floppy, then restating my computer with it in the floppy
drive but the system asked me to remouve the floppy and to press any key to continue? I could use some help
over here!
| Thx
| SCB