Microsoft Windows DOS (Error Screens)

Screen (May 8, 1985-July 27, 1989)
Visuals: On a blue background, a Microsoft Windows DOS logo is shown animating from the time. Afterwards, random corrupted characters start typing in, causing the logo to move upward.

Technique: Computer effects.

Audio: A held-out beep noise.

Availability: Seen every time an incorrect version of DOS is booted.

Screen (November 27, 1989-October 20, 1991)
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Screen (December 4, 1991-November 10, 1994)
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