Article: Q90678
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 19-NOV-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 6.0, 6.2, 6.21, 6.22
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SYMPTOMS
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If your computer doesn't have an operating system installed, you can start your
system with MS-DOS Upgrade Disk 1, but Setup won't run.
CAUSE
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The MS-DOS Upgrade Setup Disk 1 is always bootable. In other words, The Setup
Disk can be used to start up a computer if the hard disk drive is inaccessible,
cannot be booted, or does not contain an operating system.
However, the MS-DOS 6 Upgrade and later Setup programs do not run if there is no
operating system on the computer. The MS-DOS Upgrade package is licensed, sold,
and designed for users who have an existing copy of MS-DOS (or some other
operating system) and who want to upgrade to MS-DOS 6.0 or later.
RESOLUTION
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If your computer does not have an operating system installed, and you don't have
your original operating system disks, you need to contact your computer
manufacturer to obtain a copy of its original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
version of Microsoft MS-DOS 6.2.
Additional query words: 6.22 6.00 6.20
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Keywords :
Technology : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS621 kbMSDOS622 kbMSDOS620 kbMSDOS600
Version : MS-DOS:6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22
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