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).
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).
The attrib command is capable of displaying files that have been marked as hidden.
An MS-DOS startup disk is a floppy disk that contains the MS-DOS operating system files necessary to boot a computer. It allows users to start their systems in a DOS environment, enabling them to run commands, access files, and troubleshoot issues when the primary operating system fails to load. The disk typically includes essential utilities and tools for system maintenance and recovery.
MS-DOS = MicroSoft Disk Operating System & IO.SYS, MSDOS.SYS, & COMMAND .COM
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..
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..
DOS allocates files using a File Allocation Table (FAT), which keeps track of which clusters on the disk are occupied and which are free. When a file is created, DOS finds free clusters, marks them as used in the FAT, and links them together to form a chain that represents the file's location on the disk. This method allows for efficient space management and retrieval of files, but can lead to fragmentation over time as files are created and deleted. The allocation process is primarily sequential, favoring contiguous space when possible.
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.
Dos files are the files with the extension .bat which are used for programming in DOS. This is also called as batch file programming.
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
This is done by passing the /S parameter to FORMAT. It can also be done to any previously formatted disk by running SYS [driveletter]:
The Fdisk command is used to change hard disk partitions in DOS.