Reading file on a CD using DOS commands

[pappasplace]

Is there a way to read files on a cd using DOS commands?

[RocketJeff]

What do you mean 'read files'?

The files on a data CD are no different then the files stored on a hard disk or on a floppy (except that they are read-only). All DOS commands should work with them.

What are you trying to do?

[pappasplace]

I am trying to install Win XP and nothing so far has worked. Cannot format the drive using a 98 Boot disk either.:(

[satis]

cd rom drivers are loaded?

try;

d: <enter> // this should switch to your cd-rom. May be another letter.

cd i386 <enter> // this goes into the i386 folder on the cdrom

winnt <enter> // this should execute the winnt program, which is a 16-bit (DOS) installed for xp.

at least, that's the case with winxp pro.

[NMS]

Place the xp cd into the drive and then enter the bios (press Del on start-up) and make the cd as a first bootable.

Win xp cd is bootable and gives you the opportunity to create partitions and format drives in NTFS and FAT