Another way of moving through the directory tree quickly involves the use of a similar command:

C>CD\

This command will take you directly to the root directory of the current disk drive. This can be useful if you get “lost” in a large directory tree.

The next step in organizing your hard disk involves copying the external command files from the MS-DOS install diskette into the DOS4 subdirectory on the hard disk. First, make sure you are currently logged into the DOS4 subdirectory by entering the command sequence:

C>CD\

C>CD DOS4

Insert the MS-DOS install diskette into the A drive. Close the door, then enter:

C>COPY A:*.* C:

This command will copy the entire contents of the MS-DOS install diskette into the DOS4 subdirectory on the hard disk. When the copying process is complete, your computer will display the following message:

xx File(s) copied

c >

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