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How do I create an MS-DOS Startup Disk in Windows XP?

April 26, 2017create disk MS-DOS startup Windows XP

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How do I create an MS-DOS Startup Disk in Windows XP?

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Follow these steps to create an MS-DOS startup disk that allows you to start into MS-DOS. Note: Creating an MS-DOS startup disk erases all information on the floppy disk. Additionally, the MS-DOS startup disk only allows the computer to start to an MS-DOS prompt. The disk contains no additional tools. • With the computer in Microsoft® Windows® XP, insert a floppy disk into the computer’s floppy disk drive. • Open My Computer. • From the Windows XP default Start menu, click My Computer. • From the Windows XP classic menu, double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. • In the My Computer window, click the floppy disk drive. From the File menu, click Format. • In the Format 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) dialog box, under Format options, select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box, and then click Start. • Click OK. • The floppy disk is formatted. • Click OK. • Click Close.