How to Use a Command Prompt During GUI-Mode Setup

ID: Q242380

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

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.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbsetup
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbinfo