Open Command Prompt during the install phase

23 December 2006 by Snakefoot | Comment » | Trackback Off

It is possible to open a command prompt during the GUI mode setup, by pressing SHIFT + F10. This can be useful if having the product key placed in a text file on the install CD / DVD. It can also be used to launch other application during install ex. a game like Pinball.

More Info MS KB Q242380
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More Info MS KB Q923834 (Disable SHIFT+F10)