How to Install Windows from DOS

Preparing

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.

Boot up the computer.

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.

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.

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.