Copying on Single Drive Systems

MS-DOS uses the external command DISKCOPY to copy entire diskettes. DISKCOMP is used to compare the original and backup diskettes to ensure that the copy is accurate.

To copy your master diskettes, first turn your computer on and boot up MS-DOS. Choose the Command prompt option from the DOS shell menu. The system prompt will appear. Enter the following command:

The following message will be displayed:

The “SOURCE” diskette is the disk that you will be copying from. Insert the MS-DOS master diskette into the A drive.

Press any key, such as the SPACEBAR. The floppy disk drive will be activated, and your computer will display:

Copying xx tracks

x Sectors/Track, x Side(s)

The contents of the disk are being read into your computer’s memory. After a few moments, the following message will appear:

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