Reference number: CH000132

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 our msdos.sys page for complete information about the msdos.sys file.
• See our edit command page for additional information about using the edit command.