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Windows XP and DOS programs

  • 16-01-2006 11:14pm
    #1
    kleefarr
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    Does anyone run dos programs in their winxp? Did you have any problems running them?
    I am going to try running a dos program on a pc tomorrow and would like a heads up of things that may happen and what I can do about it, if possible?

    Thanks,

    Kevin


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  • #2
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    What program?


  • #3
    kleefarr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,744 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    It's a veterinary program, VMS.


  • #4
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    The Program Compatibility Wizard has it's limits. That is all.


  • #5
    kleefarr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,744 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    Karoma wrote:
    The Program Compatibility Wizard has it's limits. That is all.

    Um, not heard of that. Could you expand some more?

    Kevin


  • #6
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    Create a shortcut to your executable (not batch files). Right click on it and go to Properties, and click the Compatability tab.

    EDIT: Turns out you can click directly on the EXE too.


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  • #7
    Karoma
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    Right-click on the program/installation file -> Properties -> Compatibility -> you have options there to disable some XP-specific stuff,and to try emulate previous Windows versions. (Otherwise, Start menu->Programs->Accessories -> Program Compatibility Wizard)

    It really does depend on the application to be honest. It may not run at all.. impossible to say. Check the software co.'s website / google..


  • #8
    kleefarr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,744 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    OK lads, thanks.


  • #9
    daywalker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 552 ✭✭✭daywalker


    kleefarr wrote:
    Does anyone run dos programs in their winxp? Did you have any problems running them?
    I am going to try running a dos program on a pc tomorrow and would like a heads up of things that may happen and what I can do about it, if possible?

    Thanks,

    Kevin

    Could also try DosBox
    http://dosbox.sourceforge.net/information.php?page=0


  • #10
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    DosBox can be very, very fickle about what it will run though. The results between different applications can differ an awful lot.


  • #11
    kleefarr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,744 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    I tried out the compatibility thing, even followed 4 pages of tips and tricks from the microsoft site. Nothing.
    Have been looking into the DOSbox solution. Read up on it a a DOSbox forum and it was suggested that I use DOSBox CSV and load windows 3.1 into it. That would be the best way to run the program. Windows 3.1!:eek:

    Anybody done this yet? Where do I find a copy of Windows 3.1?

    I think I have some old floppies somewhere, If I remember correctly, that had some sort of windows dos label on. Um.


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  • #12
    rogue-entity
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,656 ✭✭✭rogue-entity


    I have a copy of Windows 3.11 (I think it is 3.11), my uncle had it on his PC before he upgraded to Win95. I can get the disks off him but I do not know if I would be allowed to send you a copy of the disk images to use (I wont be able to post the disks), it is probably illegal as I am not sure about the EULA on that particular software. AFAIK, Win3.1(1) never required a licence key to install. I will look into it if you wish.


  • #13
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    XP's compatibility mode only applies to 32-bit executables. 16-bit code (DOS or Windows) isn't affected by any of the options (except the 256 colours and 640x480 resolution settings).

    By the way, MS-DOS support is limited to version 5.00 in all NT-based versions of Windows, including XP.


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