You normally boot the system up from the MS-DOS main
system diskette. The DISKCOPY command copied these files
when you created the backup copy of the master diskette.
Sometimes, though, you may want to create a "boot disk" that
doesn't have all of the external DOS commands on it. For
instance, you may want to make an "autoboot" copy of an
application software diskette.
To format a new diskette while placing the active MS-DOS
routines in the system area, enter the following command at the
system prompt:
The computer will load the FORMAT command file into
system memory, then respond:
Insert new diskette for drive A:
and press ENTER when ready
Insert a new, blank diskette and press the enter key to start the
formatting process. After the new diskette is formatted the
active MS-DOS routines will be copied into its system area.
Volume label (11 characters, ENTER for none)?
And the following screen will be appeared if you press ENTER.
(If you want to have a volume label, type the characters and
enter.)
Using Floppy Disks
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