How do I install Windows from DOS prompt?

How do I install Windows from DOS prompt?

Steps

  1. Insert a usb drive at least 4gb in size.
  2. Open a command prompt as administrator. Hit Windows Key , type cmd and hit Ctrl+Shift+Enter .
  3. Run diskpart.
  4. Run list disk.
  5. Select your flash drive by running select disk #
  6. Run clean.
  7. Create a partition.
  8. Select the new partition.

Can Windows be installed on MS-DOS?

Hi, Yes sure you can install Windows 8.1 on your DOS laptop. The thing which you have to keep in your mid before installing Windows 8.1 is you have to check your system compatibility with Windows 8.1. You can go on manufacturer’s website to check the available drivers for your laptop.

How to install Windows 2000 or XP from DOS?

Remove your floppy disk, insert the Windows CD and restart the computer. If you have a swappable floppy/CD-ROM, exchange the floppy for the CD drive and insert the Windows 2000 or XP CD. Restart. In order for DOS to detect the CD-ROM, it is very important that you have the CD in before your computer boots next time.

Can you run Windows XP from pure DOS?

You cannot run or enter XP…from DOS. AFAIK, no one can initiate XP setup from a pure DOS mode. Even if you are perfect…your computer and your data are NOT. Use a 3d-party backup program. You cannot run or enter XP…from DOS. AFAIK, no one can initiate XP setup from a pure DOS mode.

How do I install a DOS game on my computer?

Download DOSBox from the DOSBox Web site. Run the executable that you download, and follow the prompts to install DOSBox. When the installation has completed there should be shortcuts to DOSBox in your start menu. Install your DOS game to a directory on your computer.

How to install Windows XP on a PC?

You should be in the A:\\> prompt. Enter the following commands highlighted in BLUE, after each line, hit Enter. SMARTDRV (Loads SmartDrive to memory, speeds up deleting files and installing Windows XP. On successfully loading, it will just display a blank line. You can type SMARTDRV again and it should show you the status.)