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I have windows xp running on pentium 3 ,with 3 partions of hard disk.Can i install dos 6 in my computer.If yes then how? Moreover i don't have dos 6. Please suggest how can i get dos 6 on web. I want to learn dos 6 so please dont specify about any other version of dos.
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Short answer: yes — MS‑DOS 6 can be added to an XP machine, but it requires a dedicated primary FAT16 partition and careful work with the boot records. Back up everything first; installing DOS after XP commonly overwrites boot sectors and can make XP unbootable if steps are missed. (Noting that ’s link didn’t help for , and ’s reply is off-topic.)

Safe, realistic paths (summary):

  • Prepare: image or copy all important files. Inspect partitions in Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc). Windows XP does not include a safe built‑in shrink tool; use a bootable partition tool (for example, a GParted live CD) to resize and create a primary partition for DOS. Keep the DOS partition modest (firmly under 2 GB) and format it as FAT16 for MS‑DOS 6 compatibility.
  • Media and install: obtain legal MS‑DOS 6 media (original floppy set or purchase a second‑hand box). Boot from the DOS setup media and install into the chosen primary FAT16 partition. If no physical floppy drive is available, run MS‑DOS 6 inside a virtual machine (VirtualBox/VMware) using original disk images — this avoids touching the real bootloader.
  • Boot recovery and dual‑boot: installing DOS can overwrite XP’s boot. Use the XP Recovery Console from the XP CD to restore the Windows boot environment and files when needed. Typical Recovery Console commands:
    fixmbr
fixboot
copy X:\i386\ntldr C:\
copy X:\i386\ntdetect.com C:\

    (Replace X: with the CD drive letter.)

For chainloading DOS from the XP boot menu, use a tested method or a dedicated boot manager rather than guessing at boot‑sector edits. If unfamiliar with MBR/boot sectors, learning DOS within a VM is strongly recommended as the lowest‑risk, fastest way to practice MS‑DOS 6.

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I would read this if i were you.

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sir,
that thing didnt solved my problem.
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shivaniaroraji

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Gee, jerry, thanks for the accolades. And the ads, too. They are sure to come in handy. Sure to. I dunno where the world would be without ads.

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