The start of Windows OS made it is simple than ever to run and execute programs without having to learn and remember long commands or utilize a confusing text-only interface. Though, occasionally it is wanted or even needed to utilize MS DOS command line interface for performing commands in Windows. Command line is mainly helpful for solving program code, network devices and connections. Running MS DOS command line interface in Windows XP shows in simple steps given below.

Instructions

Step 1

Go to Start. Click "Run" from Start menu. This shows dialog box in which you can type command or program name for system to run.

Step 2

Type "cmd.exe" into dialog box and push "Enter" key. This command tells OS to start executable file "cmd," which is MS DOS command line window in XP. The run dialog will vanish and command line window will show. From there you will enable to run MS DOS commands.