How do I copy files in DOS?

how doI copy the file mscdex.exe from one computer to floppy and load it into another computer that does not have that file to run a cd rom???thanks Richard

This question was answered on March 12, 2001. Much of the information contained herein may have changed since posting.

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To copy this or any other file onto your floppy, open a DOS window and type C: to point to your hard drive Next, point to the folder that contains your file If the file is in your "root" directory, then you are there when you type C: Otherwise, type cd xxx\xxx , which means Change Directory to folder xxx\xxx Then, type copy filename.exe A: This copies your file to your floppy Repeat for other files.

To copy the file or files to a hard drive, insert the floppy in your A drive and open a DOS window on this computer Type copy A:\*.* C: and all the files on the floppy will be copied to the "root" folder of the hard drive

Let us know if you need more assistance.

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Posted by Robert of Chandler-Gilbert Community College on March 12, 2001

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