When installing Microsoft Windows XP, you have the option of booting to the DOS prompt with or without CD-ROM support. You can also create a DOS-bootable CD. To make an MS-DOS boot CD for XP, download an MS-DOS ISO CD image and burn the image to CD. Once created, use the CD to boot into MS-DOS using the “Boot from CD” option during the Windows startup process.
Download an MS-DOS boot CD image to your hard drive (see Resources).
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Open a CD/DVD burning program and insert a blank recordable CD.
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Burn the MS-DOS prompt CD. In Nero Burning, click the “File” option from the top bar and select “Burn Image to Disk” from the File Menu in Nero Burning ROM. Click on the downloaded ISO, then click "Burn." If you have Roxio Creator installed, just right-click on the ISO to open it and click "OK" to burn the image.
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Reboot the computer. When prompted, press any key to boot from CD. Consult the computer’s user manual if your computer requires a specific key to boot from the CD.
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