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Need DOS Computer

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  • 05-11-2013 1:54am
    #1
    searescue
    Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭


    Hi All,

    Might be in the wrong place and it's a long shot.

    I need a fully DOS computer. I have a program which will run on XP but wont work correctly. I've been told I need a fully DOS computer.

    Software was made in early 90's.

    Cheers.


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    #2
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    Try dosbox


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    #3
    invaderzimirl
    Registered Users Posts: 277 ✭✭invaderzimirl


    or use a virtual machine

    http://virtualisedreality.com/2009/08/03/installing-dos-6-22-in-a-vm/

    and run dos 6.22*

    *as far as i know 6.22 is now freely available for download and use.


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    Gamayun
    Registered Users Posts: 448 ✭✭Gamayun


    Try DOSBox first.

    If you can't figure out the command line/mounting etc then use the following method, I have loads of old games working perfectly on Win7 using this:

    1. Right click Dosbox.exe and create shortcut
    2. Right click the shortcut and click Properties
    3. In the Target box wrap the path in quotes, leave a space and copy in the path to the software executable in quotes so you have something like this in the Target Box:
    "C:\Program Files\DOSBox-0.74\dosbox.exe" "C:\Games\Chess\chess.exe"
    4. Click OK and rename shortcut appropriately

    When you double click the shortcut it will open the program with DOSBox.


    DOS 6.22 in a VM is another good option though I haven't tried it myself


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