Tips MS-DOS Part 1

DOS errors Displays code

Often confused or are experiencing errors in executing the external DOS? (eg, chkdsk, xcopy, attrib, etc.)? Now do not anymore, because you can know what mistakes you make. How the MS-DOS Prompt type COMMAND / Z. This command does not apply to internal commands such as copy, dir, rename, etc.. To return to MS-DOS mode "normal" you simply write the exit COMMAND.

Alternatively call the MS-DOS prompt

In addition to the menu via the Start / Programs / MS-DOS Prompt, there are other ways to enter the MS-DOS Prompt. How, go to the Start / Run and type in COMMAND then click OK.

Hidden parameters for the DIR

DIR command appeared to have a parameter that is hidden, namely DIR / Z. If you type the command, the DOS will show hide files with long names that usually appear on the right. If you type DIR / B so that the name will appear only in length only. Meanwhile, DIR / Z / B will show a short name only.