Starting an MS-DOS Prompt Restarts Computer in MS-DOS Mode (159763)
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This article was previously published under Q159763 SYMPTOMS
When you try to start an MS-DOS prompt from within Windows 95, Windows 95
may quit, and your computer may restart in MS-DOS mode.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the MS-DOS Mode check box in the Advanced
Program Settings dialog box is selected.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, follow these steps:
- Right-click the taskbar, click Properties, and then click the Start
Menu Programs tab.
- Click Advanced, click Programs, right-click MS-DOS Prompt, and then
click Properties.
- On the Program tab, click Advanced, and then click the MS-DOS Mode
check box to clear it.
- Click OK, and then click OK.
- On the File menu, click Close.
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 2/20/2002 |
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| Keywords: | kbenv kbprb kbui KB159763 |
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