Microsoft DOS dosshell command
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About dosshell
Availability
Syntax
Examples
About dosshell
Dosshell is an application that allows a user to use a partial GUI so new DOS users can utilize the computer more efficiently.
Additional information about shells can be found on our shell dictionary definition page.
Availability
The dosshell command is an external command that is available in the below Microsoft operating systems.
MS-DOS 4.0x to 6.0
Windows 95
Syntax
DOSSHELL [/T[:res[n]]] [/B]
DOSSHELL [/G[:res[n]]] [/B]
| /T |
Starts MS-DOS Shell in text mode. |
| :res[n] |
A letter (L, M, H) and number indicating screen resolution. |
| /B |
Starts MS-DOS Shell using black-and-white color scheme. |
| /G |
Starts MS-DOS Shell in graphics mode. |
Examples
dosshell
This would load the new dosshell window on top of the previous DOS session; to exit out of the dos session you're in, type exit. |
