Can you start in pure DOS, by selecting Command Prompt Only from the boot menu?

To get to the boot menu:
- Start the computer and hold down the CTRL key till the Windows 98 Startup menu
(boot menu) appears.
OR
- Repeatedly tap the F8 key after the memory count to bring up the boot menu.
- Use the arrow keys to select "Safe Mode" and press Enter.

Also, see:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...01052409420406

If that works, see this old reply to a similar problem, by MVP Chris Quirke:
http://snipurl.com/qi2o

quote
There are two Command.com commonly used; one in C:\ and one in
%WinDir% (typically C:\Windows). Sys and the boot process address the
C:\Command.com, but Command.pif and "Exit to DOS.pif" address the one
in %WinDir%, which may have been lost or bent.

Once you are COAB sure which one is the right one, rename the other to
say "COMMAND.HUH" and then copy the right one to the location.
/quote

The long URL is:
http://groups.google.com/group/comp....9e70d5beea4f80
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"oer" wrote in message
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I run OS Win98 SE and can no longer access Dos. This has become a problem
quite recently. Didn't use to be like this. When trying to run Ms-Dos in a
window, I get the following error message: DEVICE CONNECTED TO THE SYSTEM
DOES NOT WORK. What device? Don't have a clue. A MCI device? I have checked
all the dos files and there seems to be nothing wrong with them. Pls can
somebody help me?
oer