Getting a old DOS games running in Vista

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Getting a old DOS games running in Vista

Postby dmdilks » Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:22 pm

I got this out of a book and I have not tried it. Plus this just a guide and a start, there is more to it than think. If any body wants to add too it feel free.

1. The best way to play pre-windows 95 is a program called Dosbox(http://www.dosbox.com/) (http://sourceforge.net/project/download ... z&52970676)

This emulates Dos, the older text-based OS. It's worth installing a windows frontend, too - DOG(http://www.freewebs.com/erikgg)is a good choice.

Install the Dosbox browse to the Dog folder. Run dog.exe then point it at the program file\dosbox.

2. For each dos game you want to play, you should copy all files from its original media to a folder on your hard drive, rather than trying to install it from a diskette or suchlike.
Then in Dog go to Profiles -- New Profiles and type in the game's title under Profile Name

3. Click Select after Exe filename to browse to the game's executable.

You may also need to click Setup and pick the game's setup/install file to configure the sound settings.

Also click Conf Filename and enter a name of your choosing. Click OK then double-click the game name to run.
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Re: Getting a old DOS games running in Vista

Postby Greybear » Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:47 pm

Anyone tried VRMachine with Dos 6.21?
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DOS games running in Vista~ GOG.COM

Postby BlueMonster » Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:05 am

Want Good old PC games for Vista or XP etc. Check out Good old Games.Com

GOG.COM :: http://www.gog.com/en/frontpage/ !! :mrgreen:

They have a HUGE A$$ library of OLD games that I believe will run fine on Vista and XP ;)

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Go here for Game list etc., DRM free Games all :9: Of course back then DRM wasn't really around.

Link 2:: (DRM FREE) http://www.gog.com/en/about_us/#4

Library of Good old Games :: http://www.gog.com/en/catalogue/

This site is Amazing, IMO, they have it all, similar to Steam, download them, Cheap, from 5 bucks up.

So look no Further than GOG.COM. :yahoo: :clapping: :Bananas:

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This site is WAY cool!! ;) :thumbsup:

The whole Ball of WAX:: http://www.gog.com/en/search/ :grin:

One of my Favorites!! "Kingpin: Life of Crime!!"


Image Vista and Xp Compatible no problem.

Love this game too, http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/giants_citizen_kabuto
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