Re: MS-DOS Safe-Mode in Windows NT possible?

[phoenyx <phoenyx@texas.net>]

On Sat, 06 Nov 1999, Jon Bettenct (formerly Mr.I'mAnOutOfControlLisaSimpsonFannnn wrote:
>Is there a way to get to the _real_ MS-DOS in Windows NT? Beleive it or
>not, you can get tired of Virtual Dos Machine windows (especially when
>low-level calls won't work).
>
>I've tried holding down a function key (I think it was F8).
>I've tried CTRL-ALT-DEL in the middle of the boot process (just results in
>garbage on the screen).
>
>Why does NT completely override MS-DOS? According to the help file and the
>shut down dialog box, there isn't any Safe-Mode. But why not? I need a way
>to get into the REAL DOS! The SAFE-MODE DOS! I NEED THE REAL DOS!!!
>

NT is a true 32 bit OS (according to Microsoft) It uses it's own I/O methods.
Because of this it is hard to emulate a dos machine. The simplest solution is
to boot from a DOS floppy but you may not have access to the hard drive. There
is a more expensive solution from a company called VMWARE. They market software
which runs a virtual PC under NT (and Linux) which you can install DOS,
Windows, etc. For personal use the cost is $99.

Phoenyx