Programming Field

Break - DOS/Command Prompt Reference

[Windows NT series] This command is provided for compatibility and has no effect when executed in the Command Prompt.

Configures interrupt handling with Ctrl+C even during active operations such as disk or file access.

Syntax

break [ON | OFF]

(in config.sys) BREAK=ON | OFF

ON | OFF

ON sets, OFF clears. If omitted, the current status will be displayed.

Enabling ON may result in slower performance.