If you format a floppy disk in Windows XP, the startup record points to the NTLDR file. When NTLDR runs, it loads the available operating system selections from the Boot.ini file. Sega dreamcast bios download. If you select Windows, NTLDR runs Ntdetect.com, and then passes control to Osloader.exe. If you select MS-DOS or OS/2, NTLDR loads Bootsect.dos. Nov 03, 2012 That's mainly because Windows NT flavors - including XP, Vista and Windows 7 - don't have a means to boot to DOS. The closest thing to DOS in recent flavors of Windows would be the recovery console - but that isn't DOS, nor are you allowed to run wild with what you CAN do.
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how to boot windows xp with no GUI only Command prompt
(10 posts)Hi,
I would to know how to boot windows xp in command prompt, is there any setting so that i can disable all the boot gui's. Right from the starting the the pc i dont want to see any windows or gui's. it should directly take me to the command prompt. Please Help.
Thanks in Advance
Welcome to HTG pruthvi, this link may help
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058
Mike
HI Vistamike,
I read your post, i dont want to open any windows in recovery console. i want to just boot windows xp but with no gui thats it. just like dos. if its possible then what are the settings..
You need to enter the recovery console to get the command prompt.
I know no other way to boot to a DOS screen.
I know no other way to boot to a DOS screen.
Mike
Maybe this,
http://download.cnet.com/DOS-on-USB/3000-2094_4-10795476.html
or,
http://www.techenclave.com/pc-peripherals/installation-of-ms-dos-on-usb-5991.html
http://download.cnet.com/HP-USB-Disk-Storage-Format-Tool/3000-2094_4-10974082.html?tag=mncol
http://download.cnet.com/DOS-on-USB/3000-2094_4-10795476.html
or,
http://www.techenclave.com/pc-peripherals/installation-of-ms-dos-on-usb-5991.html
http://download.cnet.com/HP-USB-Disk-Storage-Format-Tool/3000-2094_4-10974082.html?tag=mncol
That is an OPTION under SAFE MODE, F8 on booting and use that choice.
Irv S.
Windows Xp Boot Usb
@Irv. Been away from XP for a while but isn't that 'boot in sage mode cammand prompt'. I think OP wants t normal boot with just the cmd prompt like the old DOS systems
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Probably G-x, but it wasn't clear.
About the ONLY way I'd know how to do that is to autostart a fullscreen DOS session, and disable the ALT-ESC keys. Not sure how to stop the GUI from initializing, but I know 'managed desktops' do have some controls on what the user sees.
Irv S.
Start - run - msconfig - boot ini - NOGUIBOOT ? Autocad material list.
edit: OOPS that was for XPx64 not sure about XP.
malmal,
Msconfig Options:
MINIMAL (ALTERNATESHELL) - This option tells Windows XP to boot into Safe Mode Command Prompt mode.
NOGUIBOOT - This option tells Windows XP to not use the splash screen at startup.
NOGUIBOOT - This option tells Windows XP to not use the splash screen at startup.
However Best way to configure a machine is to boot with a Genuine MS PE Disc.
Regards,
Rick P.
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