Reference number: CH000736

What is the MS-DOS command to get back into Windows?

Question:

What is the MS-DOS command to get back into Windows?

Additional information:

Users who have entered a MS-DOS command prompt may wish to get back into Windows.

• If you are looking for information on how to switch between MS-DOS and Windows without closing either of them, see document CH000562.
• If you are looking for information on maximizing or resizing your MS-DOS window, see document CH000020.

Answer:

Microsoft Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP users

Type "exit" and press enter to close the MS-DOS window and get back to Windows. See our exit command page for additional information about this command.

Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 3.x users

1. Type "exit" and press enter to close the MS-DOS window and get back to Windows. See our exit command page for additional information about this command.
2. If you've completely exited Windows and are only in a MS-DOS prompt, it may be necessary to re-execute Windows. If the exit command does not work, try typing in "win" and pressing enter.