To start the computer in MS-DOS mode
Switch on the computer.
Press and hold down the
CONTROL
key.
When the menu appears, choose one of the following:
Safe mode command prompt only
Command prompt only
The computer will start and the MS-DOS command prompt (C:\) will appear, it is now waiting for a command from you.
Note: Safe mode command prompt loads no memory managers etc. and executes no pre start routines.