[ct-user] WINme and DOS

py2yp@pobox.com py2yp@pobox.com
Mon, 01 Jan 2001 15:48:45 -0200


Jim Brannigan wrote:
> 
> I just purchased a DELL 866 with WINme for use as the station computer. The
> computer is great and works well in all respects. It replaces an NEC P75
> running WIN98
> 
> The problem:
> With WIN98 I would "exit to DOS" or boot to DOS, then start CT. I never had
> a problem.
> WINme does not have an "exit to DOS" command.  When I try to boot to DOS,
> using CTRL or F8, I get a brief DOS screen with a "keyboard error" message
> then the machine boots Windows.
> I have e-mailed DELL and have not received a response yet.
> Has anyone else had this problem???
> 
> Happy New Year
> Jim

Hi Jim,

The DOS is still there but you have to modify the WINme a little. Please
stop by at http://www.cwsp.org.br/hints.htm and read the instructions.
It works great.

Happy New Year

73 DX de PY2YP - Cesar
http://www.cwsp.org.br
mailto:py2yp@pobox.com


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