i have recently installed a new mouse, it's called win mouse. It connects VIA a serial port,and i'm fully aware that i have to install the software myself. Problem is, the commands have to be done on an ms dos prompt. Howcan i access the ms dos prompt on my win xp OS so i could install the software? the mouse is working just fine, but i would also like to access the added features such as colored cursors and stuff..There are two ways. The easiest way to to click on Start -> Run. In the run BOX, type cmd press enter. The other way is to click on Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt. Enjoy!

Flamethere are some commands which can not be verified via the command prompt. it badly needs a MSDOS prompt. Is there any way i could access ms dOs on xp?There is no MS-DOS on XP. There is only command prompt. DOS has been gone for some time.

Interesting, a WinMouse that requires DOS? This seems like an OLD item if it requires a serial port.Is the mouse ACTUALLY working in XP? If not, try the Add New Hardware wizard. If it's working then you probably don't NEED to run any commands. Is there anything special about this mouse? Who is it made by? Is it fossilized?