Starting an MS-DOS Prompt Restarts Computer in MS-DOS Mode
Article ID: 159763
Article Last Modified on 11/15/2006
APPLIES TO
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.
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