How to Restart a Computer in DOS Mode

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Tip 1 - How to restart or shutdown the computer in DOS.

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Martin Byrne | permalink

Additional information and help on how to restart or shutdown the computer in DOS mode.

For further reading: http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000356.htm ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to get to an MS-DOS prompt or Windows command line.

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by James Ewart | permalink

Additional information on how to get to an MS-DOS prompt on each of the respected PC operating systems.

For further reading: http://www.computerhope.com/issues/chdos.htm ^[2]

Tip 3 - Restart in MS-Dos mode!!!

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Steven Wynants | permalink

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) Hello, Using Windows XP Pro, can I restart my pc but in MS-

For further reading: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/51950-45-restart-mode ^[3]

Tip 4 - Need to put computer in DOS Mode

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mercedes Nadjafi | permalink

I am trying to run a scan and the directions that I have tell me to boot the computer in DOS mode. I was instructed to press F8 and then select Safe Mode with Command Prompt. When I did this, a screen popped up asking me which operating system...

For further reading: http://www.computing.net/answers/dos/need-to-put-computer-in-dos-mode/16609.html ^[4]

Tip 5 - How to Restart Windows in Safe Mode

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Yacht - Xen | permalink

Need to get into Safe Mode on your Windows PC? If you're not able to boot your computer normally, you can try to enter safe mode, a diagnostic mode for Win

For further reading: http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/restart-safe-mode/ ^[5]