Getting Windows 95 / 98 to boot to MS-DOS.
Issue
Getting Windows 95 / 98 to boot to MS-DOS.
Cause
By default, Windows 95 and 98 will automatically load into Windows when installed.
Solution
Remember that when dealing with any system files, be cautious of what is changed. If the files are changed inappropriately the system may not boot.
Click Start / Shutdown / Shutdown the computer in MS-DOS mode.
Type cd\ to get to the C:\> prompt.
Type attrib msdos.sys -r -a -s -h
Type edit msdos.sys
Locate the line BOOTGUI=1 and change the line to BOOTGUI=0
Save the file and reboot your computer.
Additional information
- See the msdos.sys page for further information about the msdos.sys file.
- See the edit command page for more information on using this command.