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Hidden files are files stored on the disk, but which do not show up when you list a directory of the disk.
In DOS, you normally type the command DIR to view the files on a disk. If you would like to see hidden file names, use the command DIR /AH (A=Attribute; H=Hidden).
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What three files are found on an MS-DOS boot disk?
An MS-DOS boot disk can contain several files, the the minimum three files required are command.com, IO.sys, and MSDOS.sys (the two SYS files may be hidden).
What MS-DOS command can display hidden files?
The attrib command is capable of displaying files that have been marked as hidden.
What does the MS-DOS stands for and what are the three main system files of MS-DOS?
MS-DOS = MicroSoft Disk Operating System & IO.SYS, MSDOS.SYS, & COMMAND .COM
Which MS-DOS command can display hidden files?
If you just want to display the hidden files, run following command: dir /ah this will show you all hidden files and folders.. However if you want to change the attributes permanently, use attrib command..
Which MS DOS command can display hidden files?
If you just want to display the hidden files, run following command: dir /ah this will show you all hidden files and folders.. However if you want to change the attributes permanently, use attrib command..
How to open ms dos in notepad?
You can't technically open MS DOS in notepad, but you can make files that MS DOS can use in notepad. For instance, you can create SYS, INI, BAT and others in notepad to make the computer do something, but MS DOS it self is dead. DOS will never die because of what it stands for. "Disk Operating System" You need a disk to run anything. Your hard drive is nothing more than a bunch of high tech cds spinning your files around.
What are the dos files?
Dos files are the files with the extension .bat which are used for programming in DOS. This is also called as batch file programming.
Where is the temporary folder?
For XP Users:My Computer\Local Disk (C:)\ Documents and Settings\Your Profile Name\Local Settings(It is hidden*)\Temp *Tools, Folder Options, View Tab, Hidden Files and Folders, Show Hidden Files and Folders, Apply, OK
How do you partition a hard disk in dos?
The Fdisk command is used to change hard disk partitions in DOS.
Which DOS command transfers the system files to a disk while it is being formatted?
This is done by passing the /S parameter to FORMAT. It can also be done to any previously formatted disk by running SYS [driveletter]:
Dos full form?
DOS = Disk Operating System
What do you mean by attributes of a DOS file?
All files, DOS, or Windows have attributes. Files can be Hidden, System, Read-Only, Archive, or any combination of them. For example, there are some important windows files that are hidden, read-only, and system. On a windows operating system, you can right-click the file, and choose properties from the menu. At the bottom, you should see the attributies of a file. In DOS ( only because you brought it up ) you would need to be in the directory of the the file and type "ATTRIB [filename]" to view the attributes. Type "ATTRIB /?" to read how to change the attributes.
