How do I enter Pure DOS Mode in XP?

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Attempting to update BIOS now I have it at last.....Many thanks......

 

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Hi

There maybe detailed info. on how to update the particular BIOS on its own web site. Have a look there to see if you can find any help. The updating details for a BIOS maybe particular to that BIOS. There also maybe a reference to updating the BIOS in the manual for the motherboard.

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Create a DOS Start-up Disk - instructions how to do this re in the Help and
Support - and then boot from that.

Search for - DOS startup


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Many thanks.

Regards,
Rod

 

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Greetings --

There is no way to reboot a WinXP PC into Real Mode DOS unless
you've set up a dual-boot system. The WinNT family of 32-bit
graphical operating systems, of which WinXP is the latest generation,
has never used or included MS-DOS. The closest they have is the
Command Prompt window.

WinXP, like its predecessors WinNT & Win2K, is a pure 32-bit GUI
OS, and does not include or "ride upon" any version of DOS, as did
Win3.x & Win9x/Me. WinXP does include a command-line emulator for
those times when GUI applets are unnecessary/redundant, but it cannot
be started in "DOS mode."

If you need a DOS boot disk to use for a BIOS upgrade, insert a
blank floppy, double-click My Computer > right-click the A: drive >
Format > Create an MS-DOS
startup disk. Then follow the motherboard or BIOS manufacturer's
instructions to place the necessary utility and data files onto the
diskette. Also follow the motherboard or BIOS manufacturer's
instructions to use the diskette.


Bruce Chambers

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