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Starting an MS-DOS Prompt Restarts Computer in MS-DOS Mode

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Article ID:159763
Last Review:November 15, 2006
Revision:1.1
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.

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CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the MS-DOS Mode check box in the Advanced Program Settings dialog box is selected.

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RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, follow these steps:
1.Right-click the taskbar, click Properties, and then click the Start Menu Programs tab.
2.Click Advanced, click Programs, right-click MS-DOS Prompt, and then click Properties.
3.On the Program tab, click Advanced, and then click the MS-DOS Mode check box to clear it.
4.Click OK, and then click OK.
5.On the File menu, click Close.

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STATUS

This behavior is by design.

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APPLIES TO
•Microsoft Windows 95

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