Get the book that set the standard for all other MS-DOS(R) books--now celebrating its 20th anniversary! RUNNING MS-DOS is the best-selling guide to the operating system that changed personal computing history. Featuring Van Wolverton's down-to-earth style and eloquent explanations, this one-stop reference makes MS-DOS accessible for anyone looking to optimize PC performance. Whether you work in tech support or simply want to keep your classic PC in top form, Van shows you how to master MS-DOS with unparalleled clarity and expertise! Discover how to put MS-DOS functions and commands to work: Tweak your system so that it runs more efficiently Take control of your disk drives and devices Create back-ups and rescue deleted work Retrieve files faster and manage memory Run legacy applications--including classic games Write your own batch files and smart commands! Plus, check out the comprehensive "MS-DOS Command Reference" in the appendix--great for answers and examples on the spot!

Guide, computer programmeing (Disk Operating System), microcomputers - includes glossary and illustrations.

A handbook of PC-DOS and MS-DOS written for both novices and experienced users. This new edition has been updated to include information on the DOS shell, the new graphical user interface which lets users visually organize their hard disk files.

This manual covers MS-DOS versions 3.3 to 6.2. It acts as an introduction and a reference to MS-DOS commands and provides a grounding in the basics of the MS-DOS operating system. The intention is to keep the book jargon-free and thorough.

Annotation nbsp; The best selling MS-DOS book is now fully up20010620d to include the latest Microsoft operating systems. Completely revised and updated from the best selling second edition with essential new coverage for todays DOS environment. Considered a MUST for anyone dealing with legacy DOS applications. Provides the reader a complete listing and explanation of DOS commands that work with Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, and Windows NT. Special Edition Using MS-DOS 6.22, Third Edition is a successful bestseller and the only up-to-date title on the market today that is geared toward the intermediate to advanced user. This edition will add to the second editions coverage in the following areas: Updates the entire book to reflect current technology and provide better readability; updates compatibility with the addition of Windows ME/2000 operating systems; updates the appendices on non-Microsoft versions of DOS, providing a reference that is impossible to find anywhere else. nbsp;