DOS Introduction -2

 Starts DOS PROMPT:-

        .   Click on the start button. 

·      Search Command Prompt

·      Open Command prompt as administrator.

·        Windows + R – Command

Typing  a Command 

                     The section explains how to type a command at the command prompt and demonstrates the “Bad command or file name” message. 

·        To type a command at the command prompt

1. Type the following at the command prompt (You can type the command in either uppercase or lowercase letters). 

nul 

If you make a typing mistake, press the BACKSPACE key to erase the mistake, and then try again.

2. Press ENTER

You must press ENTER  after every command you type.

The following message appears :

Bad command or file name 

You can work this MS-DOS

·        View the contents of a directory.

·        Change from one directory to another.

·        Create & Delete Directories

·        Change from one drive to another

·        Copy Files

·        Rename Files

·        Delete Files

·        Format  a floppy disk. 

Function of MS-DOS

                                           I.            It  controls input & output devices

                                         II.            It executes programs.

                                      III.            It manages system resources.

                                      IV.            It provides interface

                                        V.            It manages Computer memory.  

Summary

·        View the contents of a directory by using the dir command.

·        Change directories by using the cd command.

·        Create directories by using the md command

·        Delete directories by using the rd command.

·        Change drivers by specifying the drive letter followed by a colon.

·        Copy files by using the copy command.

·        Rename files by using the ren command.

·        Delete files by using the del command.

·        Format a floppy disk by using the format command.

There are two types of command 

a). Internal Command                                        b). External Command