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Internal DOS Commands


ABOUT BREAK
    Break can be used to enabled or disable the breaking capability of the computer. For example if a user wanted to cancel a batch file or another MS-DOS processes that user could simply press CTRL + C (break) which would then prompt the user if they wish to cancel the current process.
   Turning break on will cancel CTRL + C however the user will still be able to press CTRL + PAUSE/BREAK and have the capability of getting out of a batch file / current running process.
BREAK SYNTAX
    Sets or clears extended CTRL+C checking.

        BREAK [ON | OFF]

       Type BREAK without a parameter to display the current BREAK setting.
BREAK EXAMPLES
    break on = Turns on the break, which allows the Ctrl + C function.
    break off = Turns off the break not allowing Ctrl + C to cancel a process.