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For some reason my computer won't get pass the basic DOS signon. I keep getting this message: Operating System Not Found. I don't have my start up disks. Please help me.

that message is usually the symptom that the boot files (command.com, msdos.sys, io.sys) have the wrong attributes (they need to be read-only, system and hidden) or one of the above mentioned files is missing.
if you have a boot disk, then try this. Otherwise, re-install DOS using someone else's disks.

I have the same problem and can't set the attributes to "system, read only" it won't let me!! How can I get dos off the net?? I looked everywhere and all I find are dos games!

Sir,
I am totally confused what to do.I did not load anything that had viruses, but one day when i switched on the comp it said that
OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND. Hence the comp does not even boot/start..Note: The PC is 18 months old(out of warranty)
Can u pls guide me as to what might be the problem...!!!
Regards,
Abhijeet Phadnis
abhijeet_phadnis@hotmail.comAddress:
Mr. Phadnis
51,Telco Sr.Officers soc,
Pimpri, Pune - 411018
INDIA
Phno : 020 7470546

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