MS-DOS prompt
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Definition and Overview of the MS-DOS prompQuestion
MS-DOS promptAnswer
The Microsoft Disk Operating System (MS-DOS) prompt is the visual indicator in the Command Prompt window signaling that MS-DOS is ready to accept a new command. The default MS-DOS prompt is usually C:>, followed by a blinking cursor. If errors occur during installation, you may need to open the MS-DOS prompt and input commands to run utilities or search your computer's directories, for example.
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