Re: Bootable DOS Floppy for XP

Paul wrote:
I would like to make a floppy disk that boots into dos. I have tried
to google the subject and can not find what I am looking for. I have
made a bootable floppy and it will boot and give me an A: prompt.
When I type C: , it doesn't recognize the C drive. Does anyone know
what I need to do to get it to recognize the C drive?
Thanks

DOS doesn't know what NTFS is. Get the XP Startup discs (set of 6 floppies)
and use that. DOS is D E A D.


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