Restoring ms-dos system files, Krestoring ms-dos system files – Texas Instruments TravelMate 2000 User Manual

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Restoring MS-DOS System Files

The MS-DOS files COMMAND.COM, IO.SYS, and MSDOS.SYS are necessary for the operation of your computer.
If any of these files are accidentally deleted or modified, your computer will not function. This appendix describes the
procedure for restoring these files without affecting the
applications and data files that may be one your hard disk.

Note:

IO.SYS and MSDOS.SYS are hidden files. You will not see these files if you view a directory of C:\.

If COMMAND.COM is missing

If COMMAND.COM is missing from your hard disk, the screen displays this message during the boot process

Bad or missing command interpreter

then the computer becomes dormant. Follow the steps outfined below to restore COMMAND.COM to your hard disk.

If IO.SYS or MSDOS.SYS are Missing

If your computer is missing IO.SYS and/or MSDOS.SYS, the screen displays the following message during the boot
process

Non system disk or disk error Replace and press any key when ready

This message is repeated when any key is pressed. Follow the steps outlined below to restore IO.SYS or
MSDOS.SYS to your hard disk.

Procedure for Restoring MS-DOS System
Files

Follow these steps to restore COMMAND.COM, IO.SYS, and MSDOS.SYS.

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