Booting into DOS

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if you access the d.o.s. in
win98, then you can get
to the root drive

if you access the d.o.s.
via the winxp recovery console
or emergency startup disks
then you can get to the
root drive.

seems to me that the o.p.
wanted to ascertain a method for
accessing the disk operating system
in windownt like that for win98.

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"Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message
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> db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. . wrote:
>> you can access the disk
>> operating system and
>> navigate to the root drive
>> via the recovery console:
>>
>
>
> So what? That isn't what the OP asked to do, is it?
>
>
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> Bruce Chambers
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>
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> Russell
 
Or for crying out loud DB if you just want to argue when every one else
knows that you are wrong then suit yourself and post all that you want
and argue as you please! THE RECOVERY CONSOLE IS NOT DOS!

Furthermore, unless you change the default security settings, in the
Recovery Console you can only use the following folders:

• The root folder
• The %SystemRoot% folder and the subfolders of the Windows installation
you are currently logged on to
• The Cmdcons folder
• Removable media drives such as CD-ROM drives

NOTE: If you try to obtain access to other folders, you receive an
"Access Denied" error message. Also, while you are using the Windows
Recovery Console, you cannot copy a file from the local hard disk to a
floppy disk. You can copy a file from a floppy disk or CD-ROM to a hard
disk, and from one hard disk to another hard disk.

So instead of learning something new you can just keep on arguing and
wallow in your ignorance.

John

db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. . wrote:

> you can access the disk
> operating system and
> navigate to the root drive
> via the recovery console:
>
> http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_1861689147/disk_operating_system.html
>
>
 
although i don't recall asking
any questions, i do find
your interpretation and response
to the o.p.'s question pursuasive

you don't need to have
a cow each time you
provide a response.

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"John John" <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
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> Or for crying out loud DB if you just want to argue when every one
> else knows that you are wrong then suit yourself and post all that you
> want and argue as you please! THE RECOVERY CONSOLE IS NOT DOS!
>
> Furthermore, unless you change the default security settings, in the
> Recovery Console you can only use the following folders:
>
> • The root folder
> • The %SystemRoot% folder and the subfolders of the Windows
> installation you are currently logged on to
> • The Cmdcons folder
> • Removable media drives such as CD-ROM drives
>
> NOTE: If you try to obtain access to other folders, you receive an
> "Access Denied" error message. Also, while you are using the Windows
> Recovery Console, you cannot copy a file from the local hard disk to a
> floppy disk. You can copy a file from a floppy disk or CD-ROM to a
> hard disk, and from one hard disk to another hard disk.
>
> So instead of learning something new you can just keep on arguing and
> wallow in your ignorance.
>
> John
>
> db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. . wrote:
>
>> you can access the disk
>> operating system and
>> navigate to the root drive
>> via the recovery console:
>>
>> http://encarta.msn.com/dictionary_1861689147/disk_operating_system.html
>>
 
Over time we have constantly seen your posts here and you consistently
post inaccurate, incorrect and outright false information. Then when
corrected you come back with silly arguments trying to defend the
incorrect information that you post. If anyone on these groups is
having a cow it is you. Your posts to these groups are, for all intents
and purposes, practically useless.

John

db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. . wrote:

> although i don't recall asking
> any questions, i do find
> your interpretation and response
> to the o.p.'s question pursuasive
>
> you don't need to have
> a cow each time you
> provide a response.
>
 
db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. . wrote:
> if you access the d.o.s. in
> win98, then you can get
> to the root drive
>

One doesn't "access" MS-DOS, one boots into it. It is an operating system.


> if you access the d.o.s.
> via the winxp recovery console
> or emergency startup disks
> then you can get to the
> root drive.
>

I'll say this real slowly so you'll understand:

THERE.....IS......*NO*......MS-DOS......IN....WINXP!!!
YOU....CANNOT....ACCESS....MS-DOS.....VIA.....THE.....RECOVERY.....CONSOLE!
The Recovery Console's very limited Command Line Interface isn't
anywhere close to being an operating system.


> seems to me that the o.p.
> wanted to ascertain a method for
> accessing the disk operating system
> in windownt like that for win98.
>


NO. What it "seems" like to you is irrelevant. The OP asked if a
WinXP machine can be booted into DOS. It can't.



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safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand Russell
 
John John <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote:

>Your posts to these groups are, for all intents
>and purposes, practically useless.

Couldn't have said it better m'self. Could've said it nastier, but
you got the job done! ;-)
 
you mis understand,
i have not wavered from
my position or original
response to the o.p.

btw, all of your opinions and all
your responses to my initial response
were unnecessary, as i did not ask for
a sample of your expertise, whatever
it may be.

it is obvious you don't know that
being argumentative on someone
else's subthread is what defines a "troll".

the problem you have is not with me,
but the problem you have is with yourself
because you lack respect for others. you
simply couldn't resist trolling and
being argumentative then try to blame
someone else for your anger.

if you do not want my participation
in the "sub thread i created", then create
your own. it's that simple.

but if you insist on being argumentative
and continue to troll onto controverting
subthreads, then you are not above the critism
and ridicule that you express about others.


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"John John" <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
news:OsIWMx1wHHA.4384@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Over time we have constantly seen your posts here and you consistently
> post inaccurate, incorrect and outright false information. Then when
> corrected you come back with silly arguments trying to defend the
> incorrect information that you post. If anyone on these groups is
> having a cow it is you. Your posts to these groups are, for all
> intents and purposes, practically useless.
>
> John
>
> db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. . wrote:
>
>> although i don't recall asking
>> any questions, i do find
>> your interpretation and response
>> to the o.p.'s question pursuasive
>>
>> you don't need to have
>> a cow each time you
>> provide a response.
>>
 
lol.

you are a patient one,
aren't you...

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"Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message
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> db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. . wrote:
>> if you access the d.o.s. in
>> win98, then you can get
>> to the root drive
>>
>
> One doesn't "access" MS-DOS, one boots into it. It is an operating
> system.
>
>
>> if you access the d.o.s.
>> via the winxp recovery console
>> or emergency startup disks
>> then you can get to the
>> root drive.
>>
>
> I'll say this real slowly so you'll understand:
>
> THERE.....IS......*NO*......MS-DOS......IN....WINXP!!!
> YOU....CANNOT....ACCESS....MS-DOS.....VIA.....THE.....RECOVERY.....CONSOLE!
> The Recovery Console's very limited Command Line Interface isn't
> anywhere close to being an operating system.
>
>
>> seems to me that the o.p.
>> wanted to ascertain a method for
>> accessing the disk operating system
>> in windownt like that for win98.
>>
>
>
> NO. What it "seems" like to you is irrelevant. The OP asked if a
> WinXP machine can be booted into DOS. It can't.
>
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
> Help us help you:
> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin
>
> Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand
> Russell
 
db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. . wrote:

> Drivel snipped...
>
> if you do not want my participation
> in the "sub thread i created", then create
> your own. it's that simple.
>
> but if you insist on being argumentative
> and continue to troll onto controverting
> subthreads,
>
> more drivel snipped...

This is a peer user newsgroup. You don't own any parts or sub-threads
of any of the conversations. Your postings will be read by your peers
and when incorrect advice or information is posted you will be
challenged on your replies, this peer review is one of the strengths of
peer newsgroups so you may as well get used to it. Your reply to the OP
was *wrong* and if you cannot accept that and acknowledge your errors
then you should do proper research before posting.

John
 
unless you are referring mvp to mvp;
this is not a peer to peer place.

it is instead a "free for all",

the unfortunate but understandable
aspect about this place is that there will
always be those who do not know how to share
or respect others. also, there are
opportunist and of course there
are the trolls who use this place
as entertainment.

i can appreciate your passion
for this issue and explanations.

but the criticisms integrated
into your explanations added
revealed an "attitude"and impatience
that cast a shadow over your
professional explanations.

if you were unable to ascertain
this from my initial one line response
to the o.p., it was not my intent
to provide a proverbial thesis
on this subject.

if my suggestion did not accommodate
the o.p.., then so what.

no point in having a cow over this
as there will be other suggestions
from others examining the issue.

if i "were interested" in this subject,
i could have simply reviewed the
other responses/postings.

the bottom line is that i didn't really
need any information from you,
especially since i wasn't asking any
questions.

but if you wanted to interject, then it could
have been a polite and respectful
manner, not unlike if you wanted to
ascertain the attention of a stranger
in a supermarket or something.

for what it's worth you provided
a great deal of useful information
on this subject to the o.p.,
be it may indirectly. but the o.p.
will have to filter out the adjectives
and garbage you integrated into
your explanations.

next time please use your time wisely
and provide your helpful information
to those who are "asking questions".
if i wanted more information from you
i would have politely asked your for it,
rather than challenge or degrade you.

again, you are not my peer,
but i hope that sharing the
above with you will prove
helpful....

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"John John" <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
news:eodfjT6wHHA.4384@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. . wrote:
>
>> Drivel snipped...
>>
>> if you do not want my participation
>> in the "sub thread i created", then create
>> your own. it's that simple.
>>
>> but if you insist on being argumentative
>> and continue to troll onto controverting
>> subthreads, more drivel snipped...
>
> This is a peer user newsgroup. You don't own any parts or sub-threads
> of any of the conversations. Your postings will be read by your
> peers and when incorrect advice or information is posted you will be
> challenged on your replies, this peer review is one of the strengths
> of peer newsgroups so you may as well get used to it. Your reply to
> the OP was *wrong* and if you cannot accept that and acknowledge your
> errors then you should do proper research before posting.
>
> John
 
Ultraglide wrote:
> In order to boot into DOS is it necessary to create a boot disk or is there
> any other way like in Win98?
>
>

Hi Ultraglide it depends on what you want to accomplish;

1) File Maintenance - Download Hiren's Boot disk. this has a
number of great utilities for maintaining your FAT32 or NTFS
partitions.

2) Run a legacy DOS based program - There are basically 3
ways to do this;

A) Go to [Start] > [Run] and type; cmd

B) Set up a multi-boot system

C) Run a VM (virtual machine), I prefer Microsoft VPC2007
I actually have VMs running under WindowsXPpe for
1. Windows for Workgroups v3.11
2. Windows 95
3. Windows 98
4. Windows ME
5. Windows 2000pe
6. Windows Server 2003
7. Ubuntu Feisty (Linux)

So long as you don't need fancy graphics (VPC2007 emulates
The S3 video card), you are good to go.

Ciao . . . C.Joseph

"A promise is nothing more than an attempt
to respond to an unreasonable demand."

http://blog.tlerma.com/

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