just for record purposes, so that i can find it when i need it in future... How to Make an MS-DOS Boot Disk in XP You can still make a DOS startup disk using Windows XP, which you can use to start your computer from a floppy. Here's how: 1. Click Start | My Computer. 2. Right click the icon for your floppy disk drive. Ensure that a floppy disk is inserted in the drive. 3. Select Format from the context menu. 4. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk. 5. Click Start. 6. Click OK to confirm. 7. When XP finishes writing the disk, click Close. posted by Yee 11:37 AM . . .