Help :can't go into DOS all of a sudden

kingink

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Hi,
Here is the problem:
whenever I try to use a dos command, program, msdos prompt, etc, the screen flashes to black. I can't access the computer anymore
except the old three finger salute. Reboots back into windows. Checked windows/command and it is still there. My autoexec.bat and config.sys
are still there and are working as all items are usable. I need dos for ping and traceroute, bladeENC, and for messing with the autoexec.bat for school.
here is the hardware:
piii700e@1.65v default for now
128mb pc 133 set to auto timings
asus p3v4x
voodoo 5 5500
2x30gb wd hdd
floppy, sblive value, smc eznet 10/100 generic server case w/300w ps.
I will reinstall windows if no replies.
any idea as what to do? TIA
kingink
 

LANMAN

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Oct 10, 1999
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re"sys" your hard drive using a bootable floppy.

--LANMAN
 

kingink

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i tried it with
my win98 bootdisk
a:\>sys c:
same prob.
I thought it was some kind of virus or instability with o/c and video card. The fsb was at 140MHz.
I tried playing UT and it was fine, same with Mechwarrior3. I didn't try diabloII.



who knows. I'll try it again and sys a: and fdisk /mbr.
If not I'll ghost the drive to my other harddrive and/or reinstall windows.
 

reitz

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Oct 11, 1999
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My guess is that your monitor just needs to be readjusted to show the DOS window correctly.

Next time you enter the DOS prompt from windows, try holding down 'alt' and pressing 'enter' and see if that helps.