How to Install Windows from DOS

Windows that are based on the 9x platform (all versions of 95, 98 and ME) and before (1 to 3.11) all ran in a version of MS-DOS. This article will explain how you can begin the install of Windows from DOS. Put the MS-DOS installation...

Table of Contents

Preparing
Installing DOS
Installing Windows from a CD
Installing Windows from a floppy disk

Part 1 of 4:

Preparing

Put the MS-DOS installation floppy disk or CD into the computer.
1. 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.
Boot up the computer.

Part 2 of 4:

Installing DOS

Follow the instructions on the screen.
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 3 of 4:

Installing Windows from a CD

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

Part 4 of 4:

Installing Windows from a floppy disk

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

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Update 04 March 2020

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