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this command will still change the system prompt to B>, even
though there is only one physical drive present.
though there is only one physical drive present.
The BIOS “pretends” there are two disk drives present. It
routes all commands intended for the B drive back to the A
drive.
This feature is intended to allow owners of single drive systems
to use application software designed for dual drive systems.
Copying Your MS-DOS Diskettes
The first important task you must complete with your new
system is to make a “backup” copy of your MS-DOS diskettes.
To do this, you will need seven blank diskettes. It is a good
idea to prepare seven diskette labels at this time. Write the
following on those diskette labels, using a felt tipped pen:
MS-DOS MAIN SYSTEM DISKETTE
BACKUP COPY (Version #)
Write down the MS-DOS version number on each diskette
labels. This will avoid confusion later if you upgrade your
operating system to a new version. As you finish copying and
checking each MS-DOS master diskette, peel the correct label
checking each MS-DOS master diskette, peel the correct label
off of the backing paper and place it on the upper left-hand
side of the front face of the new diskette.
side of the front face of the new diskette.
The following procedures will show you how to make backup
copies of your MS-DOS master diskettes on both single and
dualdrive systems.
copies of your MS-DOS master diskettes on both single and
dualdrive systems.
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Using MS-DOS With Your Computer