Due to the limitations of the abcient DOS operating system, we do not recommend this method. Use this method only if

• the backup is not located on CDs/DVDs
• the backup files are no larger than 2GB
• there is absolutely no way to start an independent Windows environment

To restore in a DOS environment, please follow these steps:

• You'll need the 16bit DOS version of RSJ HD Image Restore. Since version 2.10, it is located in the installation folder of RSJ HD Image and named hdrest16.exe. Previous versions have a button on the target selection page of RSJ HD Image Creator:

• You can also download the restore programs here.

• preferably, you should copy the restore program to your boot disk

• boot DOS

• run the restore program (hdrestor.exe or hdrest16.exe) and provide the source drive or file name on the command line:

  hdrest16.exe <drive letter|path and name of first backup file>

Besides the different launch procedure, the DOS based restore works the same as described under Boot from CD.