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Copying data From DOS/Console Mode Program Screens


If you’re using DOS or console mode (also refereed to as character mode) programs that doesn’t provide a way to export data, you maybe looking for a way to capture what’s displayed on such programs. This is how you can do it.

Just Follow Simple Steps :

  • 1) Start a DOS box or a Command Prompt (DOS box) inside Windows.

To start command prompt in windows XP go to start--> run and type in “cmd”

  • 2) Right click the title bar of the DOS box.

  • 3) Select “Edit | Mark”

  • 4) Click and drag the mouse until you select the data area that you want to copy. Press ENTER when you’ve finished selecting.


  • 5) Switch to the Windows program that you want to import and then Paste it.


That's All.

Enjoy :)