This information is provided for your convenience. Startup disks are a function of the Windows operating system. If you need help with this, please contact Microsoft.

	I use Windows XP
	This creates an MS-DOS startup disk that allows you to boot to a DOS prompt. The disk does not contain any other tools or utilities. 1 Insert a blank floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. 2 Click Start > My Computer. 3 Right-click the A:drive icon, and then click Format. 4 Under Format Options, click Create an MS-DOS startup disk. 5 Click Start, and then follow the on-screen instructions

I use Windows Me/98

This creates an MS-DOS startup disk that allows you to boot to a DOS prompt. 1 Insert a blank floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. 2 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel. 3 Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 4 On the Startup Disk tab, click Create Disk. Note For Windows Me: In some circumstances, you may be prompted to insert the Windows Me CD-ROM when you click Create Disk. This can occur if the installation files that are required to create the Startup disk are not on the hard disk. 5 Click OK.

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