How to Use a Command Prompt During GUI-Mode Setup (242380)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
This article was previously published under Q242380

SUMMARY

This article describes how to gain access to a command prompt during GUI-mode Setup.

MORE INFORMATION

In some cases, it may be helpful to have access to a command prompt during GUI-mode Setup for the purposes of troubleshooting, copying drivers, starting and stopping services, starting tools such as Task Manager, or other for other needs.

To gain access to a command prompt during GUI-mode Setup, press SHIFT+F10.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/21/2003
Keywords:kbinfo kbsetup KB242380
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