You can't change drives with the CD command, it's for changing directories. To change to the c drive you only have to issue the command "c:" at the dos prompt and you will then be on the c drive. Next issue your CD \ command and you will be at the root of the c drive.
Later, Ray Parrish ian248366 wrote: > > Emile, > > That seems to be the problem, I cannot get it to change directories > from the A:\> prompt. > I have tried the usual CD \ and it just reverts to A:\> > > Ian > > The laptop doesnt have a boot from USB (only HDD / Floppy / CD) I have > followed the > magazine article and have created a DVD. > > Putting this in the drive returns an error 'your program created a > divide overflow error' > followed by the usual Abort Retry Fail > > Any other suggestions....PS thanks for all the help so far! > > > > > Hi: > > I might have added the following to my last post. If you are into > DOS but not at the > root of C just type CD \ and you will be at C:\ > > Bye > > > > > > Emile > > > > > > > > > > > > -- http://www.rayslinks.com/ Web index of human reviewed links. http://www.writingsoftheschizophrenic.com My poetry in web pages ------------------------------------ If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer TechYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
