Problem : I want to run a command that prompt for an argument, can I do a BATch file that […]
Tag: ms-dos
How to run the command prompt minimized?
QUESTION : I’m trying to run cmd in min mode, like cmd /k start notepad && exit. I tried c:windowssystem32cmd.exe […]
What is the differences between MS DOS & Powershell in Windows? [closed]
QUESTION : Closed. This question needs to be more focused. It is not currently accepting answers. Want to improve this […]
Command Prompt – Directory Listing function
Problem : Is there a way to produce a directory listing which only returns the first level of folders and […]
What are the replacement options for an IDE hard disk for a DOS based system?
QUESTION : I have got a few “embedded” systems running MSDOS 6.2 which boot from and store data to IDE […]
How do Win32 executables display incompatibility messages when run in DOS?
QUESTION : While inspecting Win32 executables, I found them to contain the string This program cannot be run in DOS […]
How to install a bit modern HDD in 286?
QUESTION : I have a 286 type notebook from mid ’80, and it’s HDD went dead. I wanted to change […]
How can I run a (16-bit) .COM executable that has been renamed to .COS?
QUESTION : I’m trying to run a couple of 16-bit legacy DOS programs from a standard Windows XP DOS prompt. […]
¿BUG? can not create file with ‘=’ via command line ECHO and COPY CON
Problem : WHERE is the documentation that explains the apparently anomalous behaviour of the equal sign below? STEPS TO REPRODUCE […]
How do Win32 executables display incompatibility messages when run in DOS?
Problem : While inspecting Win32 executables, I found them to contain the string This program cannot be run in DOS […]