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kevin - 27 Apr 2004 03:30 GMT

whenever i start up my computer it comes up with C:/>
i dont know what to type in to start up windows.

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philo - 27 Apr 2004 10:54 GMT

> whenever i start up my computer it comes up with C:/>
> i dont know what to type in to start up windows.

type and enter : win

if windows does not start...post back with the exact error message

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Ron Badour - 28 Apr 2004 13:44 GMT

At the C: prompt, type: CD Windows and hit the enter key. At
the Windows prompt, type: Win and hit the enter key. After
the PC boots, ensure the msdos.sys file contains the line: BootGUI=1
per this article: Contents of the Windows Msdos.sys File
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=118579

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> whenever i start up my computer it comes up with C:/>
> i dont know what to type in to start up windows.

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