With XP installed, can I boot up DOS & not XP?

I have a legacy DOS program I wrote in the Clipper language, and am having problems running it from the DOS prompt under Windows XP. So I would like to be able to boot my computer directly into DOS, with Windows not running, as in pre-Windows days. Is this possible? How?

 

Possible, Yes see How to create a multiple-boot system in Windows XP for preliminary advice.

In my opinion I'd advise against it.

Perhaps you would be better translating your program to a better supported language?

 

Thanks Pete,

I didn't pay too much attention to the subject

@mackarness

If reinstallation of XP or translation of software is not an option you could try using virtualbox or a similar solution.

Edit:

You could also try some of the GPL clipper implements/tools still available see wikipedia one of those mentioned may be your best option.