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Dos Properties

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:23:50 -0700

When I open Dos I cannot display the full text in the dos window.
ie.C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32> only displays, :\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32>
Using my monitor screen adjustments makes no difference to the Dos or Qbasic window
How can fix it?
Here is what I have as my DOS Properties selections

Selected in the MS-DOS Prompt Properties Box
Screen tab:
[Usage] Full-screen
[Window] Restore settings at startup
[Performance] Fast ROM emulation and Dynamic memory allocation
General tab:
Type of file: Shortcut to MS-DOS Program
Description: MS-DOS Prompt
Misc tab: Allow screen saver, Always suspend, Warn if still active & Fast pasting
Program tab:MS-DOS Prompt
Cmd line [C:\WINDOWS\system32\command.com}
Working [C:\WINDOWS\system32]
Shortcut key [None]
Run [Maximised]
and Close on exit
Compatibility No options selected
Font types: Available types [Both font types] & Auto Font size
Memory tab: Total [Auto]
Initial environment:[Auto]
Expanded [EMS] memory: Total {None]
Uses HMA, selected
MS-DOS protected-mode [DPMI] memory: Total [Auto]
Summary tab: all empty

Chequer
When the game is over, the King and the pawn share the same box.

Re: Dos Properties

Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:21:58 -0700

I have the same problem with Linux.
When I change to the console it shows "ebian GNU..."

The problem arises because your (and my) monitor
doesn't allow that "Refresh Rate", I believe its
43-50 MHz; when you go to DOS 80x25.

In Microsoft DOS you can try to use:

mode con: cols=80 lines=43 or
mode con: cols=80 lines=50 or
try with another [lines] section.

You can't go to DOS 80x25 without distortion.
The "C:\mode con: lines=50" changes your DOS
to 80x50 and the refresh rate.
That's the only "quick" option.

Good luck!
Hackman

Re: Dos Properties

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:26:10 -0700

: I have the same problem with Linux.
: When I change to the console it shows "ebian GNU..."
:
: The problem arises because your (and my) monitor
: doesn't allow that "Refresh Rate", I believe its
: 43-50 MHz; when you go to DOS 80x25.
:
: In Microsoft DOS you can try to use:
:
: mode con: cols=80 lines=43 or
: mode con: cols=80 lines=50 or
: try with another [lines] section.
:
: You can't go to DOS 80x25 without distortion.
: The "C:\mode con: lines=50" changes your DOS
: to 80x50 and the refresh rate.
: That's the only "quick" option.
:
: Good luck!
: Hackman

Thanks Hackman,
I know very little about this sort of thing.
What am I supposed with these commands?
mode con: cols=80 lines=43 or
mode con: cols=80 lines=50 or
try with another [lines] section.
Do I enter them somewhere?
How do I find out what my refresh rate is?

Chequer
When the game is over, the King and the pawn share the same box.

Re: Dos Properties

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:09:25 -0700

You have to write it on the DOS command line prompt.
The "mode" is an old ".com" application still in DOS & Windows.
When you go to DOS, write this in the command line:

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32> mode con: lines=50 <ENTER>

The refresh rate of the DOS command line at 80x25,
can't be changed, even I don't know if you can see it.
It's performed by the BIOS, and its unchangeable by
normal means.

[quote]
When I open Dos I cannot display the full text in the dos window.
ie.C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32> only displays, :\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32>
[/quote]

I suppose you know how to go to the command line.
Because you see the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32> prompt.

[quote]
[Usage] Full-screen
[/quote]

I suppose you are in full screen mode, not windowed mode.

Good luck!
Hackman

Re: Dos Properties

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:55:11 -0700

: You have to write it on the DOS command line prompt.
: The "mode" is an old ".com" application still in DOS & Windows.
: When you go to DOS, write this in the command line:
:
: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32> mode con: lines=50 <ENTER>
:
: The refresh rate of the DOS command line at 80x25,
: can't be changed, even I don't know if you can see it.
: It's performed by the BIOS, and its unchangeable by
: normal means.
:
: [quote]
: When I open Dos I cannot display the full text in the
: dos window.
: ie.C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32> only displays, :\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32>
: [/quote]
:
: I suppose you know how to go to the command line.
: Because you see the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32> prompt.
:
: [quote]
: [Usage] Full-screen
: [/quote]
:
: I suppose you are in full screen mode, not windowed mode.
:
: Good luck!
: Hackman

Yes I am opening it in a full window.
I don't know too much, could you please explain, in detail, how to enter
mode con: cols=80 lines=43 or
mode con: cols=80 lines=50 or
these commands

Chequer
When the game is over, the King and the pawn share the same box.

Re: Dos Properties

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:08:25 -0700

Ok, when you see this :

:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32>

write this :

mode con: lines=50

and press the "Enter" key at the end.
I'm sorry I can't be more explicit.

I can't explain you how to open a command prompt,
because that was your first statement...

"Quote..."
When I open Dos I cannot display the full text in the dos window.
ie.C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32> only displays, :\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32>

Good luck!
Hackman

Re: Dos Properties

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:24:37 -0700

: Ok, when you see this :
:
: :\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32>
:
: write this :
:
: mode con: lines=50
:
: and press the "Enter" key at the end.
: I'm sorry I can't be more explicit.
:
: I can't explain you how to open a command prompt,
: because that was your first statement...
:
: "Quote..."
: When I open Dos I cannot display the full text in
: the dos window.
: ie.C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32> only displays, :\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32>
:
:
: Good luck!
: Hackman
Sorry for the late reply but my computer malfunctioned, something to do with the CPU
I had to send it to Adelaide Sth.Australia to get it fixed.
Do you know the shortcut key to press to change a minimised to maximised screen?

Chequer
When the game is over, the King and the pawn share the same box.

Re: Dos Properties

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 20:24:20 -0700

: : Ok, when you see this :
: :
: : :\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32>
: :
: : write this :
: :
: : mode con: lines=50
: :
: : and press the "Enter" key at the end.
: : I'm sorry I can't be more explicit.
: :
: : I can't explain you how to open a command prompt,
: : because that was your first statement...
: :
: : "Quote..."
: : When I open Dos I cannot display the full text in
: : the dos window.
: : ie.C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32> only displays, :\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32>
: :
: :
: : Good luck!
: : Hackman
: Sorry for the late reply but my computer malfunctioned, something
: to do with the CPU
: I had to send it to Adelaide Sth.Australia to get it fixed.
: Do you know the shortcut key to press to change a minimised to
: maximised screen?
:
:
: Chequer
: When the game is over, the King and the pawn share the same box.

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