how do you get in your computer to run ms-dos from within the computer?

Answer 1

If you don't have a Programs/Accessories item for Command Prompt, click on Start, Run, type in CMD and hit Enter.

Technically, it's no longer a DOS window, but a command line window...

Answer 2

If you're running Windows NT, 2000, or Windows XP and need to get to MS-DOS prompt follow the below steps.

Click Start
Click Run
Type "cmd" or "command" and press enter.
Additional information about the difference between "cmd" and "command" can be found on document CH000395.

Windows 2000 and XP users who are unable to boot the computer into Normal Windows mode or Safe mode can also enter the recovery console to manage their computer from a prompt. Additional information about how to do this can be found on document CH000627.

Finally, if you are experiencing issues getting into Windows NT, 2000, or XP, it may be necessary to run troubleshooting steps from a MS-DOS prompt. It is recommended that the Network Administrator get into the MS-DOS prompt by using either a standard MS-DOS boot diskette (note: will not be able to access data using a standard MS-DOS bootable diskette) or the ERD diskettes created after the installation of Windows NT, or boot from the Windows XP CD.

Answer 3

Start>run> type CMD

Answer 4

start
run
for windows 2000 or xp type in: cmd
for 98 or 95 type in: command

Answer 5

if your running xp and need to get to dos from a boot disk, try a 95 boot disk ( they both run on a ntfs format) might work havn't tried yet