How to search files in a drive using dos command?

Question

how to search files in a drive using dos command?

can i imstall separate dos program in my pc?

how to use xp startup diskette?

please help me!

thank you!

Answer 1

For one thing, take it easy on the unrelated questions.

1)  The guy above ^

2)  What do you mean, seperate DOS program?  If you mean a different version of DOS, yes you can, as long as you create a seperate partition to install it on.

3)  Your computer should boot up to the XP disc (if your pc has XP installed).  If not, when your computer starts up look to see if it says "F2 BIOS Settings" or "F12 Boot Menu" or something like that.  Using the BIOS settings, get to the boot menu and make your floppy disc drive the primary boot device and your hard drive the secondary one.  Then your pc should boot up to the disc.

Hope it helped, and sorry if I misunderstood anything.

Answer 2

1}At the Root directory

C:\ dir filename /s

2) Why?

3) Sartup Disk http://www.computerhope.com/boot.htm#71

UPDATE:

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Answer 3

<disk letter>:\ dir filename /s