How to create a Windows startup disk

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How to create a Windows startup disk

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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Document ID: 2001022709560139
Last Modified: 11/21/2006
Date Created: 02/27/2001
Operating System(s): Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP
Product(s): TS_GEN