How to Install Windows from DOS

Last Updated: June 9, 2018

Windows that are based on the 9x platform (all versions of 95, 98 and ME) and before (1 to 3.11) all ran in a version of MS-DOS. This article will explain how you can begin the install of Windows from DOS.

Part 1

Part 1 of 4:

Preparing

1
Put the MS-DOS installation floppy disk or CD into the computer.
- Check that you have the correct MS-DOS version for installing the version of Windows that you require. This can be done with a quick search on a search engine.
2
Boot up the computer.

Part 2

Part 2 of 4:

Installing DOS

1
Follow the instructions on the screen.
2
When you get to this screen you have two options. You can install Windows from a floppy disk or a CD. Check the methods below to see which one is applicable for you.

Part 3

Part 3 of 4:

Installing Windows from a CD

1
To install windows from a CD, put the installation CD in now and then press ↵ Enter.
2
Follow the installation instructions for your operating system.

Part 4

Part 4 of 4:

Installing Windows from a floppy disk

1
Press ↵ Enter at this screen to restart the computer and boot into MS-DOS.
2
Insert the floppy disk for your desired Windows operating system into the computer.
3
Type without quotation marks "a:" and press ↵ Enterto go into the 'A' drive.
4
Type without quotation marks "setup".
5
Follow the installation instructions for your operating system.