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Summary

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Part 2. MS-DOS Commands

Comprehensive guide to MS-DOS commands, their syntax, and usage.

Part 2. MS-DOS Commands

6 Command Reference

Detailed reference for individual MS-DOS commands, their purpose, and parameters.

Chapter 6 COMMAND REFERENCE

CHKDSK (Check Disk)

Checks the disk for errors, displays a status report, and can correct errors.

COPY

Copies one or more files to another directory or the same directory.

DIR (Directory)

Displays information about files and directories in the current or specified location.

FORMAT

Prepares a diskette or hard disk for use by defining tracks, sectors, and writing system info.

XCOPY

Copies files, directories, and subdirectories, with options for selective copying.

Chapter 7 THE LINE EDITOR (EDLIN)

Function Keys

Quick reference for EDLIN editing functions using special keys for text manipulation.

Chapter 8 EDITING COMMANDS

Chapter 9 EDITING FILES

Creating a File

Guide on how to create a new text file using the EDLIN editor.

Inserting Text

Step-by-step instructions on inserting text into lines within EDLIN.

Saving Your File

Explains how to save the edited file and return to MS-DOS prompt after modifications.

Editing an Existing File

Procedures for recalling and modifying files that already exist using EDLIN.

Using the Special EDLIN Editing Keys

Details on using special keys for efficient text editing within EDLIN.

Chapter 10 EDLIN COMMAND REFERENCE

End Edit (E)

Ends the EDLIN session, saving the edited file and the original with a .bak extension.

Replace String (R)

Replaces all occurrences of a specified string with another string within a given range.

Chapter 11 LINKING OBJECT MODULES

Linking Object Modules and Producing a Run File

Describes how the linker combines object modules into an executable (.exe) file.

Chapter 13 THE DEBUG UTILITY

DEBUG Commands

Overview of DEBUG command structure, parameters, and usage with control keys.

Command Summary

A table summarizing all DEBUG commands and their syntax.

GO

Executes a program in memory, stopping at breakpoints and displaying register states.

REGISTER

Displays and allows modification of CPU registers and flag settings.

Chapter 14 PROBLEMS AND ERROR MESSAGES

MS-DOS Error Messages

Explains errors originating from MS-DOS or its special programs like LINK, DEBUG, EDLIN.

Device Error Messages

Describes errors related to computer hardware and peripherals like disk drives and printers.

Command Error Messages

Lists and explains errors that occur when using MS-DOS commands or their syntax.

Appendix B CONFIGURING YOUR SYSTEM

CONFIG.SYS Commands

Summary and explanation of commands used in the CONFIG.SYS file for system startup configuration.

DEVICE

Installs a device driver into the system, loading it during startup.

Appendix D HARD DISK SETUP

MS-DOS Version 2.11

Setup procedures for hard disks using MS-DOS 2.11, involving HSECT, FDISK, and HFORMAT.

MS-DOS Version 3.2

Setup procedures for hard disks using MS-DOS 3.2, involving HSECT, FDISK, and FORMAT.

Tandy 1000 MS-DOS Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTandy
Model1000 MS-DOS
CategoryDesktop
LanguageEnglish

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