How to Install Windows from Dos

This updated guide examines How to Install Windows from Dos and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Part 1of 4:

Preparing

1. Put the MS-DOS installation floppy disk or CD into the computer.
   • Check that you have the correct MS-DOS version for installing the version of Windows that you require. This can be done with a quick search on a search engine.
2. Boot up the computer.

Part 2of 4:

Installing DOS

1. Follow the instructions on the screen.
2. When you get to this screen you have two options. You can install Windows from a floppy disk or a CD. Check the methods below to see which one is applicable for you.

Part 3of 4:

Installing Windows from a CD

1. To install windows from a CD, put the installation CD in now and then press?Enter.
2. Follow the installation instructions for your operating system.

Part 4of 4:

Installing Windows from a floppy disk

1. Press?Enterat this screen to restart the computer and boot into MS-DOS.
2. Insert the floppy disk for your desired Windows operating system into the computer.
3. Type without quotation marks "a: " and press?Enterto go into the 'A' drive.
4. Type without quotation marks "setup".
5. Follow the installation instructions for your operating system.