MS DOS startup disk

[Techmastro]

I am currenly using WIN XP sp2
I want to enter into dos, i created statup disk from format options.
But computer is unable t boot from disk
it shows following error
disk I/O error
replace the disk and press any key.

please help...

[Calcatian]

http://www.bootdisk.com/
For such small things try google nxt time...

[whistler]

replace floppy

[expertno.1]

replace the floppy and do the following things

1) in bios set the first boot device as floppy disk
2) go to my computer
3) right click on a: and select format
4) check mark the optino "create ms dos startup disk"
5) click format
6)restart the computer and be buzzed

[q3_abhi]

Try to create a boot disc on a new floppy. also set the first boot option in bios to floppy disc drive.