How to set default directory when shutting down to MS-DOS

[Ed]

When I shut down , I get the option to restart in MS-DOS mode. If I
take that choice it goes to c:\windows by default.

How can I make it start up in MS-DOS mode in a directory of my own
choice say like e:\mydir ?

Ed

[Auric__]

Post by Ed
When I shut down , I get the option to restart in MS-DOS mode. If I
take that choice it goes to c:\windows by default.
How can I make it start up in MS-DOS mode in a directory of my own
choice say like e:\mydir ?

I've never given it any thought, but I'd have to guess it's probably not
possible... when choosing "restart to dos mode". You can, however, simply not
load Windows when booting. While the screen first says "loading Windows" (or
whatever), press F8. (You only have about 3 seconds to push it.) You'll get a
text menu; select the option that says something like "command prompt only".

[NormC]

Post by Auric__

Post by Ed
When I shut down , I get the option to restart in MS-DOS mode. If I
take that choice it goes to c:\windows by default.
How can I make it start up in MS-DOS mode in a directory of my own
choice say like e:\mydir ?

I've never given it any thought, but I'd have to guess it's probably not
possible... when choosing "restart to dos mode". You can, however, simply not
load Windows when booting. While the screen first says "loading Windows" (or
whatever), press F8. (You only have about 3 seconds to push it.) You'll get a
text menu; select the option that says something like "command prompt only".

Why not just type in C:<DIR of my choice>? If the DIR name is so long
that this is an obstacle, change it to a single char like "Z".

[Ben Myers]

Post by Ed
When I shut down , I get the option to restart in MS-DOS mode. If I
take that choice it goes to c:\windows by default.
How can I make it start up in MS-DOS mode in a directory of my own
choice say like e:\mydir ?

Start "My Computer" or "Windows Explorer", find and highlight
"C:\Windows\Exit to Dos", right-click, select "Properties", "Programs",
then "Advanced", check "Specify a new MS-DOS configuration", click
"OK", then type the desired drive and path into the "Working" box.
Please note that an invalid drive or path will cause an error message
to be displayed when restarting.

Ben

[Ed]

Post by Ben Myers

Post by Ed
When I shut down , I get the option to restart in MS-DOS mode. If I
take that choice it goes to c:\windows by default.
How can I make it start up in MS-DOS mode in a directory of my own
choice say like e:\mydir ?

Start "My Computer" or "Windows Explorer", find and highlight
"C:\Windows\Exit to Dos", right-click, select "Properties", "Programs",
then "Advanced", check "Specify a new MS-DOS configuration", click
"OK", then type the desired drive and path into the "Working" box.
Please note that an invalid drive or path will cause an error message
to be displayed when restarting.
Ben

Yes, that works fine when I click Start>Shutdown>Resart in MS-Dos mode.

Trouble is that now when I reboot my PC afresh I also go to the Dos
directory. I only wanted to go there on the Shutdown.

Thanks for your help anyway.

Ed

[Ben Myers]

Post by Ed

Post by Ben Myers

Post by Ed
When I shut down , I get the option to restart in MS-DOS mode. If I
take that choice it goes to c:\windows by default.
How can I make it start up in MS-DOS mode in a directory of my own
choice say like e:\mydir ?

Start "My Computer" or "Windows Explorer", find and highlight
"C:\Windows\Exit to Dos", right-click, select "Properties", "Programs",
then "Advanced", check "Specify a new MS-DOS configuration", click
"OK", then type the desired drive and path into the "Working" box.
Please note that an invalid drive or path will cause an error message
to be displayed when restarting.

Yes, that works fine when I click Start>Shutdown>Resart in MS-Dos mode.
Trouble is that now when I reboot my PC afresh I also go to the Dos
directory. I only wanted to go there on the Shutdown.

If you are saying that the computer now boots straight to DOS, start it,
type "exit", press "Enter", then "Enter" again.

Ben