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how to open a DOS window

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by haasmon92, Jun 25, 2007.

  1. haasmon92

    haasmon92 Regular member

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    hi, im a complete newb at this stuff but i was wondering if any1 could tell me how to open a DOS window on my PC, thnx!
     
    haasmon92, Jun 25, 2007
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    depending on what windows you are using then goto programs or accessories & open up ms-dos prompt
     
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    o thnx i appreciate it! :D
     
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    no problem, teach & learn
     
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    i have win XP. i opened up all 0progams and went into accessories but i didnt see anything named open ms dos or anything like that. any advice?
     
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    just looked at a computer that i'm working on & the name is command prompt which is in accessories
     
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    o thnx i gets it now! :D
     
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    You can also click on the Start icon on your desktop, click on Run, and type in CMD, and hit Ok.
     
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