Microsoft KB Archive/159763

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

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Q159763

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SYMPTOM
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:


 * 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.

STATUS
This behavior is by design.

Keywords : kbenv kbui win95

Issue type :

Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95