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Running DOS Games under Vista
Virtual PC works under Microsoft Windows Home Premium on my computer.
DOSBox -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.10) Linux 2.6.25.1 ^ ^ 17:53:01 up 1 day 22:18 1 user load average: 2.02 2.09 2.08 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ |
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Search Ebay for Play dos games on Xp
pcandmacgames wrote in :
You will find a dos self configuring dos emulator that will allow you to play most dos games. You could also get DOS Box and not pay a penny to some scammer who's repackageing freeware and making money off it. Ebay can rot in hell. -- -A. |
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Autorun Self Configuring Dos Emulator CD
Autorun Self Configuring Dos Emulator CD
You can find it at www.thepcgameshop.com Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista 13-Jan-08 I have tried to no avail t install and run AAAAANY of my older DOS based (and full screen) games that usd to run under XP and earlier. s there a workaround for this or am I stuck having to run these on an older machine?? Previous Posts In This Thread: On Sunday, January 13, 2008 2:54 PM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista I have tried to no avail t install and run AAAAANY of my older DOS based (and full screen) games that usd to run under XP and earlier. s there a workaround for this or am I stuck having to run these on an older machine?? On Sunday, January 13, 2008 5:54 PM mikeyq6 wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Have you tried using 'DosBOX' (http://www.dosbox.com/)? Alternatively, if you have Vista Business, then you can download the free Microsoft Virtual PC and use it to install your old version of Windows XP. -- mikeyq6 On Sunday, January 13, 2008 6:01 PM Dan Lingman wrote: =?Utf-8?B?V29nZXJ3YWJieQ==? Install virtual PC (free) from Microsoft. Install Dos, or win 95/98/xp into virtual PC. (You'll need your media/license key for that) Install your fullscreen dos games and go nuts. Dan. On Sunday, January 13, 2008 9:01 PM techie007 wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Wogerwabby;572275 Wrote: Check out DOSBox, it's a DOS emulator, that was made for playing old DOS games under Windows (and a bunch of other OS's as well). Works great for me under Vista Ult. 32-bit. 'DOSBox, a x86 emulator with DOS' (http://www.dosbox.com) -- techie007 On Monday, January 14, 2008 5:01 AM Man-wai Chang ToDie wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Wogerwabby wrote: DOSBox! -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.04) Linux 2.6.23.13 ^ ^ 18:01:01 up 4 days 1:14 0 users load average: 1.02 1.03 1.00 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:00 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "mikeyq6" wrote: Mike, I have just tried DosBox and for some reason it won't allow me to enter the colon or foreward slash to input the drive parameters. I guess I must have an odd keyboard to not map right. It is a Microsoft IntelliSense wireless keyboard and mouse setup. I even tried an older HP keyboard to no avail. It was a nice advice on the Virtual PC, but unfortunately I am using the Premium Home version of Vista and it is not supported. Any other ideas? Thanks for helping so far. Randy On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:01 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Dan Lingman" wrote: I have just tried DosBox and for some reason it won't allow me to enter the colon or foreward slash to input the drive parameters. I guess I must have an odd keyboard to not map right. It is a Microsoft IntelliSense wireless keyboard and mouse setup. I even tried an older HP keyboard to no avail. It was a nice advice on the Virtual PC, but unfortunately I am using the Premium Home version of Vista and it is not supported. Any other ideas? Thanks for helping so far. Randy On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:02 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "techie007" wrote: I have just tried DosBox and for some reason it won't allow me to enter the colon or foreward slash to input the drive parameters. I guess I must have an odd keyboard to not map right. It is a Microsoft IntelliSense wireless keyboard and mouse setup. I even tried an older HP keyboard to no avail. It was a nice advice on the Virtual PC, but unfortunately I am using the Premium Home version of Vista and it is not supported. Any other ideas? Thanks for helping so far. Randy On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:05 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Man-wai Chang ToDie" wrote: I have just tried DosBox and for some reason it won't allow me to enter the colon or foreward slash to input the drive parameters. I guess I must have an odd keyboard to not map right. It is a Microsoft IntelliSense wireless keyboard and mouse setup. I even tried an older HP keyboard to no avail. Any other ideas? Thanks for helping so far. Randy On Monday, January 14, 2008 10:38 PM Man-wai Chang ToDie wrote: Are you talking "\" or "/"? Are you talking "\" or "/"? DOS uses "\" to specify folder. Linux uses "/". -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.04) Linux 2.6.23.13 ^ ^ 11:37:01 up 4 days 18:50 0 users load average: 1.00 1.03 1.00 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:11 PM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Man-wai Chang ToDie" wrote: I was talking about the FOREWARD slash "\" and I tried the backslash, but can not get the colon":" to type out either??! On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:33 AM Man-wai Chang ToDie wrote: Are you using English XP? Are you using English XP? -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.04) Linux 2.6.23.13 ^ ^ 13:32:01 up 4 days 20:45 0 users load average: 1.28 1.11 1.07 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 2:26 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Man-wai Chang ToDie" wrote: English, yes, but running Vista...I have tried that program with XP and it allows me to input from the keyboard of the laptop just fine, just not with Vista on the desktop On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:37 AM Man-wai Chang ToDie wrote: Did you set your "Codepage for non-Unicode Programs" to some weird language? Did you set your "Codepage for non-Unicode Programs" to some weird language? Are you using a wireless keyboard? -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.04) Linux 2.6.23.13 ^ ^ 17:36:01 up 5 days 49 min 0 users load average: 1.09 1.07 1.01 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 10:40 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Man-wai Chang ToDie" wrote: I did not set anything, just used the software as it came. The keyboard is a Microsoft Wireless Comfort 1.0 On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:21 PM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Are you in the US? Is Vista set to US-Keyboard under the Region Settings? Are you in the US? Is Vista set to US-Keyboard under the Region Settings? If you bring up DOSBOX.CONF (you'll find a link to this file in your start menu, just type dosbox in search), look for this entry: --snip-- keyboardlayout= this is a new option since version 0.70. leaving it untouched gives you the default US keyboard layout, changing it to 'gr' activates for example the support for german keyboards. several european languages are supported internal, watch the readme file for all supported languages. for other languages you can use the .kl files from the freedos project (details in the readme). --end-snip-- So, check the dosbox readme file as well for help. GL, -A. "Wogerwabby" wrote in message ... On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:17 PM Dave wrote: I ran into this same problem, with a Gateway US keyboard... I ran into this same problem, with a Gateway US keyboard... finally downloaded a frontend program, called D-Fend, which I could configure... haven't used it in a long time. -- http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview "Wogerwabby" wrote in message ... On Saturday, January 19, 2008 12:46 AM Dan Lingman wrote: =?Utf-8?B?V29nZXJ3YWJieQ==? =?Utf-8?B?V29nZXJ3YWJieQ==?= wrote in : Hmm. you could try vmware Either download vmware workstation, and install dos into it, or pull down the vmware player, and a preconfigured virtual machine (for example: http://www.vmware.com/appliances/directory/126 is set up to play old dos games) Good luck. Dan. On Saturday, February 09, 2008 10:04 AM Stevenhuan wrote: Virtual PC works under Microsoft Windows Home Premium on my computer. Virtual PC works under Microsoft Windows Home Premium on my computer. On Saturday, February 09, 2008 10:07 AM Stevenhuan wrote: Update DOS Box. New ver. is ready for download. Update DOS Box. New ver. is ready for download. On Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:21 PM PabloCruzi wrote: Do what I did,get a KVM switch, and a small form factor (like XPC by shuttle) Do what I did, get a KVM switch, and a small form factor (like XPC by shuttle) computer, with DOS, or Windows 98, or XP w/DOSBOX, etc. You could even get a decent used PC and Salvation Army or Goodwill for DOS. Why bother trying to get the new stuff to run it? Just keep a PC configured to run the old stuff. Simple enough. Full compatibility, no issues. PDK "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:58 PM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "PabloCruzio" wrote in message ... Yeah, I have an old DOS 486 in storage, complete with a SB16 and a Roland MT-32 Synth module (the card version, forget what it was called), 80meg HD, 5.25" and 3.5" floppies, I love it. One of my oldest computers, next to my original Atari 800. God, I gotta get outta this business. On Thursday, February 28, 2008 12:37 PM RobinDiscus wrote: NO! NO! I installed VPC07 on my Home Premium, and said "You are not running a suitable OS." This did not happen when installing VPC07 with Win2K on my old XP. "Stevenhuang" wrote: On Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:41 PM Dave wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Yes! It still works. -- http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview On Tuesday, March 11, 2008 2:34 PM qhar wrote: I have some information about it from Czech Republick. I have some information about it from Czech Republick. Microsoft implemented into Windows Vista new drivers for graphic cards that is not compatible with any MS-DOS application and taht is not compatible with any 3Dfx OpenGL application. I wait that Microsoft improve it, because it is not possible install old graphic drivers from Windows XP or older and DosBOX it is not a good idea. DosBOX is not treatment from Microsoft and it slow down your computer very drastically. "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Tuesday, March 11, 2008 4:29 PM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "qhard" wrote in message ... No S*it Sherlock, DOSBox is an EMULATOR, it emulates old hardware using new hardware combined with complex software routines. Yes, it runs slow, unless you have a Quad Core with a lot of CPU power, it will run slower than you'd expect it too. BUT, it is a PROGRAM, the rest of your system runs normally, and when you quit the program, like all other programs your system (should) return to normal. Old DOS Games + New Operating Systems/New Hardware = Sadness. http://dosbox.sourceforge.net Read the information there. A lot of DOS games run great under DOSBox, some do not. They actually have a list of which games work on their site somewhere. If you're comfortable working with DOS programs, then DOSBox should be easy for you to setup and get running. If you're not used to editing text files read their tutorials for help. There are other ways to get DOS games to work, Virtual PC 2007 isn't too bad if you don't plan to run heavy 3D games, but the sound emulation isn't that great. DOSBox actually emulates a good ole SB16 and GUS. You'll get better results with DOSBox. Respond here if you need help, but if you search around this newsgroup for DOSBox posts, or search Google you'll find more than enough information to get your old games running. Vista doesn't use new drivers, they simply moved the drivers from Kernal protected ram to User normal ram. Results are you don't have to reboot if your video driver crashes, but there are some compatibility issues with older XP drivers. Vista and XP never really ran DOS titles very well, mainly because PCs no longer use ISA audio cards and a lot of older routines were simply removed from Windows and todays PC hardware. Yes, keeping a fully functional Pentium with ISA versions of the Sound Blaster 16 or Gravis UltraSound is THE best way to ensure your old games keep working. Hard part is finding hardware that still works. I highly recommend checking sites like Craigslist.org or ebay.com for hardware. Good luck. -A. On Tuesday, March 11, 2008 6:33 PM qhar wrote: Heh, Andy.. I dont know if I catch you right. Heh, Andy.. I dont know if I catch you right. But it is not impossible make compatibility with old games on new operating system and on new hardware for future. Mounting drives is not perforce, you can load MS-DOS from FDD drive and optimal is it if you are using HDD with FAT16 or FAT32. Yes you can not use RAM or DDR but sound can be hand on Sound Blaster 16. It is not impossible for Microsoft make compatibility, but it however is not their priority. And yes. In Windows Vista are new graphic drivers and much old will be removed. Technical support write it about and indicate it for problem between users and graphic cards manufacturer. I think that is problem between PCs manufacturer, Microsoft and users. I dont know that with OS Linux will be better, I must try it. But I suppose that this problem will be improved early. "Andy [YaYa]" wrote: On Tuesday, March 11, 2008 7:13 PM qhar wrote: Thx for asking Wogerwabby. Thx for asking Wogerwabby. You can read text that is from Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium CZ 32b. Text(in english): Filesystem FAT32 and FAT16 for DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98mWindows Millennium Edition and DOS. FAT is only one filesystem compatible with multiboot. If you want play DOS games you can boot from FDD or CD/DVD(special). Some DOS application can read NTFS but FAT16 or FAT32 is optional. You can use old mouse drivers(can be loaded if you are booting"cd mouse""mouse.com"). Try http://bootdisk.com/ . Heh, Andy.. I dont know if I catch you right. But it is not impossible make compatibility with old games on new operating system and on new hardware for future. Mounting drives is not perforce, you can load MS-DOS from FDD drive and optimal is it if you are using HDD with FAT16 or FAT32. Yes you can not use RAM or DDR but sound can be hand on Sound Blaster 16. It is not impossible for Microsoft make compatibility, but it however is not their priority. And yes. In Windows Vista are new graphic drivers and much old will be removed. Technical support write it about and indicate it for problem between users and graphic cards manufacturer. I think that is problem between PCs manufacturer, Microsoft and users. I dont know that with OS Linux will be better, I must try it. But I suppose that this problem will be improved early. "Andy [YaYa]" wrote: "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Monday, March 24, 2008 6:49 PM Cres wrote: DOSBOX works great both Vista 32 and 64 bit O/S. DOSBOX works great both Vista 32 and 64 bit O/S. In the DOSBOX install folder there is a readme file that addresses problems like the "\". The forward slash "/" will work as well. I'm hacking my way thru "Super league of Hoboken", boy does this bring back memories. -- Cress "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Tuesday, March 25, 2008 4:20 PM bruno2110 wrote: hi dont even no if this is in the right section but need help and cant find hi dont even no if this is in the right section but need help and cant find how to start a new topic so this is the closest i can find,its my son he plays downloaded online games,when he downloads them the go on the screen and they are covered by a shield and wont let him play them have tried all that we can think of with no joy can someone help please xx "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Tuesday, March 25, 2008 6:41 PM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "bruno21101" wrote in message = ... find=20 he=20 screen and=20 that=20 based (and=20 machine?? This is Usenet (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usenet), install a Usenet = News Client (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/News_client) on your computer, = and connect to your ISP's news server (if you have one). The group were = on now is "Microsoft.public.windows.vista.games". There are thousands of = other topics out there too. OK, Usenet lesson end... As for your problem, it'll be easier for us if we knew what game your = son was trying to play (be specific, include a link to the game if = necessary). And when you say a "Shield" do you mean like a medieval = shield, something a knight might carry around, or is the screen being = "blocked" by something. We will also need the make and model of your computer, look on the = computer itself, and if it's got a manufacturer and model number, = include that in your response. Best-a-luck, welcome to the net. -A. On Wednesday, March 26, 2008 4:28 AM bruno2110 wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Andy [YaYa]" wrote: and might now no whats wrong is it that ins not vista ready ?? its a shame to he had saved up all his birthday and christmas money to buy this new computer at a cost of ??800 especially for gameing quad core or so on ,is there no way round about this if that is the issue?or does he just have to wait till it becomes vista compatable ty in advance xx On Wednesday, March 26, 2008 11:47 AM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "bruno21101" wrote in message = ... cant son he all a Usenet computer, were on son necessary). something include hp computer and runing windows vista premium ,the sheild is like a = sequirty sheild,the game is called archlords = http://community.codemasters.com/for...ay.php?f=3D336 its a=20 this new=20 on ,is=20 have to=20 Well, I went to the Codemasters site and found the tech support forum.. http://community.codemasters.com/for...ay.php?f=3D600 There's nothing indicating that Vista doesn't work with this game. There = is one issue where if you are having problems logging on (where you = enter your username/password) that you should turn off UAC in Vista: -quote- 1. Click on the Windows Start button - Control Panel - select = =E2=80=9CUser Accounts Icon=E2=80=9D 2. Select =E2=80=9CUser Accounts=E2=80=9D 3. On the User Accounts screen, select =E2=80=9CTurn User Account = control on or off=E2=80=9D 4. Uncheck =E2=80=93 =E2=80=9CUse User Account Control (UAC) to help = protect your computer=E2=80=9D 5. Select OK 6. Follow prompt to Restart PC 7. Run Archlord ** These settings will be saved even after the computer reboot so does = not need to be re-set. ** ** Please use this method to re-configure your PC after any system = updates ** -end-quote- You said you have an HP, but HP has literally HUNDREDS of different PCs = in their support area. Does your HP have a model number? It's usually on = the front of the case, it says something like "HP Media Center m1234n" = the last part is the important part. I would say you just need to update your computers drivers. New = hardware, new OS, new problems being constantly fixed, if you don't keep = your drivers up to date (even on a new computer) you might run into = strange problems like this. I don't know what you mean by "Security" shield either. Is it like a = pop-up message that appears on the screen, or is it just like a black = box or something else? -A. On Thursday, March 27, 2008 1:01 PM PerryMason wrote: DosBox is absolutly great... DosBox is absolutly great... As I know it simply overloads the CPU with a "few" cycles, so the games won't run wild on you machine. You can further adjust that with the function keys. I have tried Laser Squad, Aethra Chronicles, Prehistorik, Prince of Persia, Blood and Duke Nukem 3D. All running just fine even from Vista. I absolutely suggest using the most recent version. The earlier ones seem a bit bugged... -- PerryMason ______________________________ windows vista ultimate x64 linux ubuntu 7.10 ____________________________ *Gigabyte P35 System* * intel c2d 6750 (oc 3.2ghz) 2gb corsair (xms2, dual) 500gb wd 160gb maxtor leadtek 8800 gt* _______________________ On Tuesday, April 01, 2008 11:23 AM ia wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Dan Lingman" wrote: what or where can i found media/license key On Tuesday, April 01, 2008 3:52 PM Storm wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Best way to configure DosBox: Open dosbox.conf with a text editor and find these settings and change them to the settings I have them set to: Code: -------------------- core=dynamic cycles=max output=ddraw -------------------- This way you don't have to adjust CPU cycles. Results are perfect in Wolfenstein 3D, don't even realize I'm in DosBox in fullscreen. -- Storm On Tuesday, April 01, 2008 11:00 PM Storm wrote: I know but I found it to be the best way to configure it for my system.-- Storm I know but I found it to be the best way to configure it for my system. -- Storm On Thursday, April 03, 2008 8:42 PM ronald.phillip wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista You do not need dynamic core with wolf3d. On Sunday, April 06, 2008 9:09 PM Dan Lingman wrote: =?Utf-8?B?aWFu? =?Utf-8?B?aWFu?= wrote in news:83F487F4- : The license key for whatever OS you're installing. Obviously, DOS doesn't need such a thing, but if you're installing XP into a virtual machine, it's just like installing it on a real machine. Dan. On Monday, April 14, 2008 10:01 AM ins wrote: some software can't run with vista..but in xp it can run.. some software cannot run with vista..but in xp it can run..should i do adjustment to make the software run at vista. On Saturday, May 03, 2008 4:37 PM temperamarc wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Stevenhuang" wrote: On Monday, May 05, 2008 5:53 AM Man-wai Chang ToDie (33.6k) wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista DOSBox -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.10) Linux 2.6.25.1 ^ ^ 17:53:01 up 1 day 22:18 1 user load average: 2.02 2.09 2.08 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ On Tuesday, October 21, 2008 12:55 AM pcandmacgames wrote: Search Ebay for Play dos games on Xp You will find a dos self configuring dos emulator that will allow you to play most dos games. On Wednesday, October 22, 2008 12:37 PM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Search Ebay for Play dos games on Xp You could also get DOS Box and not pay a penny to some scammer who is repackageing freeware and making money off it. Ebay can rot in hell. -- -A. 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Autorun Self Configuring Dos Emulator CD
Autorun Self Configuring Dos Emulator CD You can find it at www.thepcgameshop.com Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista 13-Jan-08 I have tried to no avail t install and run AAAAANY of my older DOS based (and full screen) games that usd to run under XP and earlier. s there a workaround for this or am I stuck having to run these on an older machine?? Previous Posts In This Thread: On Sunday, January 13, 2008 2:54 PM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista I have tried to no avail t install and run AAAAANY of my older DOS based (and full screen) games that usd to run under XP and earlier. s there a workaround for this or am I stuck having to run these on an older machine?? On Sunday, January 13, 2008 5:54 PM mikeyq6 wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Have you tried using 'DosBOX' (http://www.dosbox.com/)? Alternatively, if you have Vista Business, then you can download the free Microsoft Virtual PC and use it to install your old version of Windows XP. -- mikeyq6 On Sunday, January 13, 2008 6:01 PM Dan Lingman wrote: =?Utf-8?B?V29nZXJ3YWJieQ==? Install virtual PC (free) from Microsoft. Install Dos, or win 95/98/xp into virtual PC. (You'll need your media/license key for that) Install your fullscreen dos games and go nuts. Dan. On Sunday, January 13, 2008 9:01 PM techie007 wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Wogerwabby;572275 Wrote: Check out DOSBox, it's a DOS emulator, that was made for playing old DOS games under Windows (and a bunch of other OS's as well). Works great for me under Vista Ult. 32-bit. 'DOSBox, a x86 emulator with DOS' (http://www.dosbox.com) -- techie007 On Monday, January 14, 2008 5:01 AM Man-wai Chang ToDie wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Wogerwabby wrote: DOSBox! -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.04) Linux 2.6.23.13 ^ ^ 18:01:01 up 4 days 1:14 0 users load average: 1.02 1.03 1.00 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:00 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "mikeyq6" wrote: Mike, I have just tried DosBox and for some reason it won't allow me to enter the colon or foreward slash to input the drive parameters. I guess I must have an odd keyboard to not map right. It is a Microsoft IntelliSense wireless keyboard and mouse setup. I even tried an older HP keyboard to no avail. It was a nice advice on the Virtual PC, but unfortunately I am using the Premium Home version of Vista and it is not supported. Any other ideas? Thanks for helping so far. Randy On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:01 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Dan Lingman" wrote: I have just tried DosBox and for some reason it won't allow me to enter the colon or foreward slash to input the drive parameters. I guess I must have an odd keyboard to not map right. It is a Microsoft IntelliSense wireless keyboard and mouse setup. I even tried an older HP keyboard to no avail. It was a nice advice on the Virtual PC, but unfortunately I am using the Premium Home version of Vista and it is not supported. Any other ideas? Thanks for helping so far. Randy On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:02 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "techie007" wrote: I have just tried DosBox and for some reason it won't allow me to enter the colon or foreward slash to input the drive parameters. I guess I must have an odd keyboard to not map right. It is a Microsoft IntelliSense wireless keyboard and mouse setup. I even tried an older HP keyboard to no avail. It was a nice advice on the Virtual PC, but unfortunately I am using the Premium Home version of Vista and it is not supported. Any other ideas? Thanks for helping so far. Randy On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:05 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Man-wai Chang ToDie" wrote: I have just tried DosBox and for some reason it won't allow me to enter the colon or foreward slash to input the drive parameters. I guess I must have an odd keyboard to not map right. It is a Microsoft IntelliSense wireless keyboard and mouse setup. I even tried an older HP keyboard to no avail. Any other ideas? Thanks for helping so far. Randy On Monday, January 14, 2008 10:38 PM Man-wai Chang ToDie wrote: Are you talking "\" or "/"? Are you talking "\" or "/"? DOS uses "\" to specify folder. Linux uses "/". -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.04) Linux 2.6.23.13 ^ ^ 11:37:01 up 4 days 18:50 0 users load average: 1.00 1.03 1.00 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:11 PM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Man-wai Chang ToDie" wrote: I was talking about the FOREWARD slash "\" and I tried the backslash, but can not get the colon":" to type out either??! On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:33 AM Man-wai Chang ToDie wrote: Are you using English XP? Are you using English XP? -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.04) Linux 2.6.23.13 ^ ^ 13:32:01 up 4 days 20:45 0 users load average: 1.28 1.11 1.07 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 2:26 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Man-wai Chang ToDie" wrote: English, yes, but running Vista...I have tried that program with XP and it allows me to input from the keyboard of the laptop just fine, just not with Vista on the desktop On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:37 AM Man-wai Chang ToDie wrote: Did you set your "Codepage for non-Unicode Programs" to some weird language? Did you set your "Codepage for non-Unicode Programs" to some weird language? Are you using a wireless keyboard? -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.04) Linux 2.6.23.13 ^ ^ 17:36:01 up 5 days 49 min 0 users load average: 1.09 1.07 1.01 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 10:40 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Man-wai Chang ToDie" wrote: I did not set anything, just used the software as it came. The keyboard is a Microsoft Wireless Comfort 1.0 On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:21 PM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Are you in the US? Is Vista set to US-Keyboard under the Region Settings? Are you in the US? Is Vista set to US-Keyboard under the Region Settings? If you bring up DOSBOX.CONF (you'll find a link to this file in your start menu, just type dosbox in search), look for this entry: --snip-- keyboardlayout= this is a new option since version 0.70. leaving it untouched gives you the default US keyboard layout, changing it to 'gr' activates for example the support for german keyboards. several european languages are supported internal, watch the readme file for all supported languages. for other languages you can use the .kl files from the freedos project (details in the readme). --end-snip-- So, check the dosbox readme file as well for help. GL, -A. "Wogerwabby" wrote in message ... On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:17 PM Dave wrote: I ran into this same problem, with a Gateway US keyboard... I ran into this same problem, with a Gateway US keyboard... finally downloaded a frontend program, called D-Fend, which I could configure... haven't used it in a long time. -- http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview "Wogerwabby" wrote in message ... On Saturday, January 19, 2008 12:46 AM Dan Lingman wrote: =?Utf-8?B?V29nZXJ3YWJieQ==? =?Utf-8?B?V29nZXJ3YWJieQ==?= wrote in : Hmm. you could try vmware Either download vmware workstation, and install dos into it, or pull down the vmware player, and a preconfigured virtual machine (for example: http://www.vmware.com/appliances/directory/126 is set up to play old dos games) Good luck. Dan. On Saturday, February 09, 2008 10:04 AM Stevenhuan wrote: Virtual PC works under Microsoft Windows Home Premium on my computer. Virtual PC works under Microsoft Windows Home Premium on my computer. On Saturday, February 09, 2008 10:07 AM Stevenhuan wrote: Update DOS Box. New ver. is ready for download. Update DOS Box. New ver. is ready for download. On Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:21 PM PabloCruzi wrote: Do what I did,get a KVM switch, and a small form factor (like XPC by shuttle) Do what I did, get a KVM switch, and a small form factor (like XPC by shuttle) computer, with DOS, or Windows 98, or XP w/DOSBOX, etc. You could even get a decent used PC and Salvation Army or Goodwill for DOS. Why bother trying to get the new stuff to run it? Just keep a PC configured to run the old stuff. Simple enough. Full compatibility, no issues. PDK "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:58 PM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "PabloCruzio" wrote in message ... Yeah, I have an old DOS 486 in storage, complete with a SB16 and a Roland MT-32 Synth module (the card version, forget what it was called), 80meg HD, 5.25" and 3.5" floppies, I love it. One of my oldest computers, next to my original Atari 800. God, I gotta get outta this business. On Thursday, February 28, 2008 12:37 PM RobinDiscus wrote: NO! NO! I installed VPC07 on my Home Premium, and said "You are not running a suitable OS." This did not happen when installing VPC07 with Win2K on my old XP. "Stevenhuang" wrote: On Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:41 PM Dave wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Yes! It still works. -- http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview On Tuesday, March 11, 2008 2:34 PM qhar wrote: I have some information about it from Czech Republick. I have some information about it from Czech Republick. Microsoft implemented into Windows Vista new drivers for graphic cards that is not compatible with any MS-DOS application and taht is not compatible with any 3Dfx OpenGL application. I wait that Microsoft improve it, because it is not possible install old graphic drivers from Windows XP or older and DosBOX it is not a good idea. DosBOX is not treatment from Microsoft and it slow down your computer very drastically. "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Tuesday, March 11, 2008 4:29 PM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "qhard" wrote in message ... No S*it Sherlock, DOSBox is an EMULATOR, it emulates old hardware using new hardware combined with complex software routines. Yes, it runs slow, unless you have a Quad Core with a lot of CPU power, it will run slower than you'd expect it too. BUT, it is a PROGRAM, the rest of your system runs normally, and when you quit the program, like all other programs your system (should) return to normal. Old DOS Games + New Operating Systems/New Hardware = Sadness. http://dosbox.sourceforge.net Read the information there. A lot of DOS games run great under DOSBox, some do not. They actually have a list of which games work on their site somewhere. If you're comfortable working with DOS programs, then DOSBox should be easy for you to setup and get running. If you're not used to editing text files read their tutorials for help. There are other ways to get DOS games to work, Virtual PC 2007 isn't too bad if you don't plan to run heavy 3D games, but the sound emulation isn't that great. DOSBox actually emulates a good ole SB16 and GUS. You'll get better results with DOSBox. Respond here if you need help, but if you search around this newsgroup for DOSBox posts, or search Google you'll find more than enough information to get your old games running. Vista doesn't use new drivers, they simply moved the drivers from Kernal protected ram to User normal ram. Results are you don't have to reboot if your video driver crashes, but there are some compatibility issues with older XP drivers. Vista and XP never really ran DOS titles very well, mainly because PCs no longer use ISA audio cards and a lot of older routines were simply removed from Windows and todays PC hardware. Yes, keeping a fully functional Pentium with ISA versions of the Sound Blaster 16 or Gravis UltraSound is THE best way to ensure your old games keep working. Hard part is finding hardware that still works. I highly recommend checking sites like Craigslist.org or ebay.com for hardware. Good luck. -A. On Tuesday, March 11, 2008 6:33 PM qhar wrote: Heh, Andy.. I dont know if I catch you right. Heh, Andy.. I dont know if I catch you right. But it is not impossible make compatibility with old games on new operating system and on new hardware for future. Mounting drives is not perforce, you can load MS-DOS from FDD drive and optimal is it if you are using HDD with FAT16 or FAT32. Yes you can not use RAM or DDR but sound can be hand on Sound Blaster 16. It is not impossible for Microsoft make compatibility, but it however is not their priority. And yes. In Windows Vista are new graphic drivers and much old will be removed. Technical support write it about and indicate it for problem between users and graphic cards manufacturer. I think that is problem between PCs manufacturer, Microsoft and users. I dont know that with OS Linux will be better, I must try it. But I suppose that this problem will be improved early. "Andy [YaYa]" wrote: On Tuesday, March 11, 2008 7:13 PM qhar wrote: Thx for asking Wogerwabby. Thx for asking Wogerwabby. You can read text that is from Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium CZ 32b. Text(in english): Filesystem FAT32 and FAT16 for DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98mWindows Millennium Edition and DOS. FAT is only one filesystem compatible with multiboot. If you want play DOS games you can boot from FDD or CD/DVD(special). Some DOS application can read NTFS but FAT16 or FAT32 is optional. You can use old mouse drivers(can be loaded if you are booting"cd mouse""mouse.com"). Try http://bootdisk.com/ . Heh, Andy.. I dont know if I catch you right. But it is not impossible make compatibility with old games on new operating system and on new hardware for future. Mounting drives is not perforce, you can load MS-DOS from FDD drive and optimal is it if you are using HDD with FAT16 or FAT32. Yes you can not use RAM or DDR but sound can be hand on Sound Blaster 16. It is not impossible for Microsoft make compatibility, but it however is not their priority. And yes. In Windows Vista are new graphic drivers and much old will be removed. Technical support write it about and indicate it for problem between users and graphic cards manufacturer. I think that is problem between PCs manufacturer, Microsoft and users. I dont know that with OS Linux will be better, I must try it. But I suppose that this problem will be improved early. "Andy [YaYa]" wrote: "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Monday, March 24, 2008 6:49 PM Cres wrote: DOSBOX works great both Vista 32 and 64 bit O/S. DOSBOX works great both Vista 32 and 64 bit O/S. In the DOSBOX install folder there is a readme file that addresses problems like the "\". The forward slash "/" will work as well. I'm hacking my way thru "Super league of Hoboken", boy does this bring back memories. -- Cress "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Tuesday, March 25, 2008 4:20 PM bruno2110 wrote: hi dont even no if this is in the right section but need help and cant find hi dont even no if this is in the right section but need help and cant find how to start a new topic so this is the closest i can find,its my son he plays downloaded online games,when he downloads them the go on the screen and they are covered by a shield and wont let him play them have tried all that we can think of with no joy can someone help please xx "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Tuesday, March 25, 2008 6:41 PM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "bruno21101" wrote in message = ... find=20 he=20 screen and=20 that=20 based (and=20 machine?? This is Usenet (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usenet), install a Usenet = News Client (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/News_client) on your computer, = and connect to your ISP's news server (if you have one). The group were = on now is "Microsoft.public.windows.vista.games". There are thousands of = other topics out there too. OK, Usenet lesson end... As for your problem, it'll be easier for us if we knew what game your = son was trying to play (be specific, include a link to the game if = necessary). And when you say a "Shield" do you mean like a medieval = shield, something a knight might carry around, or is the screen being = "blocked" by something. We will also need the make and model of your computer, look on the = computer itself, and if it's got a manufacturer and model number, = include that in your response. Best-a-luck, welcome to the net. -A. On Wednesday, March 26, 2008 4:28 AM bruno2110 wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Andy [YaYa]" wrote: and might now no whats wrong is it that ins not vista ready ?? its a shame to he had saved up all his birthday and christmas money to buy this new computer at a cost of ??800 especially for gameing quad core or so on ,is there no way round about this if that is the issue?or does he just have to wait till it becomes vista compatable ty in advance xx On Wednesday, March 26, 2008 11:47 AM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "bruno21101" wrote in message = ... cant son he all a Usenet computer, were on son necessary). something include hp computer and runing windows vista premium ,the sheild is like a = sequirty sheild,the game is called archlords = http://community.codemasters.com/for...ay.php?f=3D336 its a=20 this new=20 on ,is=20 have to=20 Well, I went to the Codemasters site and found the tech support forum.. http://community.codemasters.com/for...ay.php?f=3D600 There's nothing indicating that Vista doesn't work with this game. There = is one issue where if you are having problems logging on (where you = enter your username/password) that you should turn off UAC in Vista: -quote- 1. Click on the Windows Start button - Control Panel - select = =E2=80=9CUser Accounts Icon=E2=80=9D 2. Select =E2=80=9CUser Accounts=E2=80=9D 3. On the User Accounts screen, select =E2=80=9CTurn User Account = control on or off=E2=80=9D 4. Uncheck =E2=80=93 =E2=80=9CUse User Account Control (UAC) to help = protect your computer=E2=80=9D 5. Select OK 6. Follow prompt to Restart PC 7. Run Archlord ** These settings will be saved even after the computer reboot so does = not need to be re-set. ** ** Please use this method to re-configure your PC after any system = updates ** -end-quote- You said you have an HP, but HP has literally HUNDREDS of different PCs = in their support area. Does your HP have a model number? It's usually on = the front of the case, it says something like "HP Media Center m1234n" = the last part is the important part. I would say you just need to update your computers drivers. New = hardware, new OS, new problems being constantly fixed, if you don't keep = your drivers up to date (even on a new computer) you might run into = strange problems like this. I don't know what you mean by "Security" shield either. Is it like a = pop-up message that appears on the screen, or is it just like a black = box or something else? -A. On Thursday, March 27, 2008 1:01 PM PerryMason wrote: DosBox is absolutly great... DosBox is absolutly great... As I know it simply overloads the CPU with a "few" cycles, so the games won't run wild on you machine. You can further adjust that with the function keys. I have tried Laser Squad, Aethra Chronicles, Prehistorik, Prince of Persia, Blood and Duke Nukem 3D. All running just fine even from Vista. I absolutely suggest using the most recent version. The earlier ones seem a bit bugged... -- PerryMason ______________________________ windows vista ultimate x64 linux ubuntu 7.10 ____________________________ *Gigabyte P35 System* * intel c2d 6750 (oc 3.2ghz) 2gb corsair (xms2, dual) 500gb wd 160gb maxtor leadtek 8800 gt* _______________________ On Tuesday, April 01, 2008 11:23 AM ia wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Dan Lingman" wrote: what or where can i found media/license key On Tuesday, April 01, 2008 3:52 PM Storm wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Best way to configure DosBox: Open dosbox.conf with a text editor and find these settings and change them to the settings I have them set to: Code: -------------------- core=dynamic cycles=max output=ddraw -------------------- This way you don't have to adjust CPU cycles. Results are perfect in Wolfenstein 3D, don't even realize I'm in DosBox in fullscreen. -- Storm On Tuesday, April 01, 2008 11:00 PM Storm wrote: I know but I found it to be the best way to configure it for my system.-- Storm I know but I found it to be the best way to configure it for my system. -- Storm On Thursday, April 03, 2008 8:42 PM ronald.phillip wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista You do not need dynamic core with wolf3d. On Sunday, April 06, 2008 9:09 PM Dan Lingman wrote: =?Utf-8?B?aWFu? =?Utf-8?B?aWFu?= wrote in news:83F487F4- : The license key for whatever OS you're installing. Obviously, DOS doesn't need such a thing, but if you're installing XP into a virtual machine, it's just like installing it on a real machine. Dan. On Monday, April 14, 2008 10:01 AM ins wrote: some software can't run with vista..but in xp it can run.. some software cannot run with vista..but in xp it can run..should i do adjustment to make the software run at vista. On Saturday, May 03, 2008 4:37 PM temperamarc wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Stevenhuang" wrote: On Monday, May 05, 2008 5:53 AM Man-wai Chang ToDie (33.6k) wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista DOSBox -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.10) Linux 2.6.25.1 ^ ^ 17:53:01 up 1 day 22:18 1 user load average: 2.02 2.09 2.08 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ On Tuesday, October 21, 2008 12:55 AM pcandmacgames wrote: Search Ebay for Play dos games on Xp You will find a dos self configuring dos emulator that will allow you to play most dos games. On Wednesday, October 22, 2008 12:37 PM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Search Ebay for Play dos games on Xp You could also get DOS Box and not pay a penny to some scammer who is repackageing freeware and making money off it. Ebay can rot in hell. -- -A. 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Find it at www.thepcgameshop.com Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista 13-Jan-08 I have tried to no avail t install and run AAAAANY of my older DOS based (and full screen) games that usd to run under XP and earlier. s there a workaround for this or am I stuck having to run these on an older machine?? Previous Posts In This Thread: On Sunday, January 13, 2008 2:54 PM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista I have tried to no avail t install and run AAAAANY of my older DOS based (and full screen) games that usd to run under XP and earlier. s there a workaround for this or am I stuck having to run these on an older machine?? On Sunday, January 13, 2008 5:54 PM mikeyq6 wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Have you tried using 'DosBOX' (http://www.dosbox.com/)? Alternatively, if you have Vista Business, then you can download the free Microsoft Virtual PC and use it to install your old version of Windows XP. -- mikeyq6 On Sunday, January 13, 2008 6:01 PM Dan Lingman wrote: =?Utf-8?B?V29nZXJ3YWJieQ==? Install virtual PC (free) from Microsoft. Install Dos, or win 95/98/xp into virtual PC. (You'll need your media/license key for that) Install your fullscreen dos games and go nuts. Dan. On Sunday, January 13, 2008 9:01 PM techie007 wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Wogerwabby;572275 Wrote: Check out DOSBox, it's a DOS emulator, that was made for playing old DOS games under Windows (and a bunch of other OS's as well). Works great for me under Vista Ult. 32-bit. 'DOSBox, a x86 emulator with DOS' (http://www.dosbox.com) -- techie007 On Monday, January 14, 2008 5:01 AM Man-wai Chang ToDie wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Wogerwabby wrote: DOSBox! -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.04) Linux 2.6.23.13 ^ ^ 18:01:01 up 4 days 1:14 0 users load average: 1.02 1.03 1.00 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:00 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "mikeyq6" wrote: Mike, I have just tried DosBox and for some reason it won't allow me to enter the colon or foreward slash to input the drive parameters. I guess I must have an odd keyboard to not map right. It is a Microsoft IntelliSense wireless keyboard and mouse setup. I even tried an older HP keyboard to no avail. It was a nice advice on the Virtual PC, but unfortunately I am using the Premium Home version of Vista and it is not supported. Any other ideas? Thanks for helping so far. Randy On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:01 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Dan Lingman" wrote: I have just tried DosBox and for some reason it won't allow me to enter the colon or foreward slash to input the drive parameters. I guess I must have an odd keyboard to not map right. It is a Microsoft IntelliSense wireless keyboard and mouse setup. I even tried an older HP keyboard to no avail. It was a nice advice on the Virtual PC, but unfortunately I am using the Premium Home version of Vista and it is not supported. Any other ideas? Thanks for helping so far. Randy On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:02 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "techie007" wrote: I have just tried DosBox and for some reason it won't allow me to enter the colon or foreward slash to input the drive parameters. I guess I must have an odd keyboard to not map right. It is a Microsoft IntelliSense wireless keyboard and mouse setup. I even tried an older HP keyboard to no avail. It was a nice advice on the Virtual PC, but unfortunately I am using the Premium Home version of Vista and it is not supported. Any other ideas? Thanks for helping so far. Randy On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:05 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Man-wai Chang ToDie" wrote: I have just tried DosBox and for some reason it won't allow me to enter the colon or foreward slash to input the drive parameters. I guess I must have an odd keyboard to not map right. It is a Microsoft IntelliSense wireless keyboard and mouse setup. I even tried an older HP keyboard to no avail. Any other ideas? Thanks for helping so far. Randy On Monday, January 14, 2008 10:38 PM Man-wai Chang ToDie wrote: Are you talking "\" or "/"? Are you talking "\" or "/"? DOS uses "\" to specify folder. Linux uses "/". -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.04) Linux 2.6.23.13 ^ ^ 11:37:01 up 4 days 18:50 0 users load average: 1.00 1.03 1.00 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:11 PM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Man-wai Chang ToDie" wrote: I was talking about the FOREWARD slash "\" and I tried the backslash, but can not get the colon":" to type out either??! On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:33 AM Man-wai Chang ToDie wrote: Are you using English XP? Are you using English XP? -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.04) Linux 2.6.23.13 ^ ^ 13:32:01 up 4 days 20:45 0 users load average: 1.28 1.11 1.07 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 2:26 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Man-wai Chang ToDie" wrote: English, yes, but running Vista...I have tried that program with XP and it allows me to input from the keyboard of the laptop just fine, just not with Vista on the desktop On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:37 AM Man-wai Chang ToDie wrote: Did you set your "Codepage for non-Unicode Programs" to some weird language? Did you set your "Codepage for non-Unicode Programs" to some weird language? Are you using a wireless keyboard? -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.04) Linux 2.6.23.13 ^ ^ 17:36:01 up 5 days 49 min 0 users load average: 1.09 1.07 1.01 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 10:40 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Man-wai Chang ToDie" wrote: I did not set anything, just used the software as it came. The keyboard is a Microsoft Wireless Comfort 1.0 On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:21 PM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Are you in the US? Is Vista set to US-Keyboard under the Region Settings? Are you in the US? Is Vista set to US-Keyboard under the Region Settings? If you bring up DOSBOX.CONF (you'll find a link to this file in your start menu, just type dosbox in search), look for this entry: --snip-- keyboardlayout= this is a new option since version 0.70. leaving it untouched gives you the default US keyboard layout, changing it to 'gr' activates for example the support for german keyboards. several european languages are supported internal, watch the readme file for all supported languages. for other languages you can use the .kl files from the freedos project (details in the readme). --end-snip-- So, check the dosbox readme file as well for help. GL, -A. "Wogerwabby" wrote in message ... On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:17 PM Dave wrote: I ran into this same problem, with a Gateway US keyboard... I ran into this same problem, with a Gateway US keyboard... finally downloaded a frontend program, called D-Fend, which I could configure... haven't used it in a long time. -- http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview "Wogerwabby" wrote in message ... On Saturday, January 19, 2008 12:46 AM Dan Lingman wrote: =?Utf-8?B?V29nZXJ3YWJieQ==? =?Utf-8?B?V29nZXJ3YWJieQ==?= wrote in : Hmm. you could try vmware Either download vmware workstation, and install dos into it, or pull down the vmware player, and a preconfigured virtual machine (for example: http://www.vmware.com/appliances/directory/126 is set up to play old dos games) Good luck. Dan. On Saturday, February 09, 2008 10:04 AM Stevenhuan wrote: Virtual PC works under Microsoft Windows Home Premium on my computer. Virtual PC works under Microsoft Windows Home Premium on my computer. On Saturday, February 09, 2008 10:07 AM Stevenhuan wrote: Update DOS Box. New ver. is ready for download. Update DOS Box. New ver. is ready for download. On Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:21 PM PabloCruzi wrote: Do what I did,get a KVM switch, and a small form factor (like XPC by shuttle) Do what I did, get a KVM switch, and a small form factor (like XPC by shuttle) computer, with DOS, or Windows 98, or XP w/DOSBOX, etc. You could even get a decent used PC and Salvation Army or Goodwill for DOS. Why bother trying to get the new stuff to run it? Just keep a PC configured to run the old stuff. Simple enough. Full compatibility, no issues. PDK "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:58 PM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "PabloCruzio" wrote in message ... Yeah, I have an old DOS 486 in storage, complete with a SB16 and a Roland MT-32 Synth module (the card version, forget what it was called), 80meg HD, 5.25" and 3.5" floppies, I love it. One of my oldest computers, next to my original Atari 800. God, I gotta get outta this business. On Thursday, February 28, 2008 12:37 PM RobinDiscus wrote: NO! NO! I installed VPC07 on my Home Premium, and said "You are not running a suitable OS." This did not happen when installing VPC07 with Win2K on my old XP. "Stevenhuang" wrote: On Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:41 PM Dave wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Yes! It still works. -- http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview On Tuesday, March 11, 2008 2:34 PM qhar wrote: I have some information about it from Czech Republick. I have some information about it from Czech Republick. Microsoft implemented into Windows Vista new drivers for graphic cards that is not compatible with any MS-DOS application and taht is not compatible with any 3Dfx OpenGL application. I wait that Microsoft improve it, because it is not possible install old graphic drivers from Windows XP or older and DosBOX it is not a good idea. DosBOX is not treatment from Microsoft and it slow down your computer very drastically. "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Tuesday, March 11, 2008 4:29 PM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "qhard" wrote in message ... No S*it Sherlock, DOSBox is an EMULATOR, it emulates old hardware using new hardware combined with complex software routines. Yes, it runs slow, unless you have a Quad Core with a lot of CPU power, it will run slower than you'd expect it too. BUT, it is a PROGRAM, the rest of your system runs normally, and when you quit the program, like all other programs your system (should) return to normal. Old DOS Games + New Operating Systems/New Hardware = Sadness. http://dosbox.sourceforge.net Read the information there. A lot of DOS games run great under DOSBox, some do not. They actually have a list of which games work on their site somewhere. If you're comfortable working with DOS programs, then DOSBox should be easy for you to setup and get running. If you're not used to editing text files read their tutorials for help. There are other ways to get DOS games to work, Virtual PC 2007 isn't too bad if you don't plan to run heavy 3D games, but the sound emulation isn't that great. DOSBox actually emulates a good ole SB16 and GUS. You'll get better results with DOSBox. Respond here if you need help, but if you search around this newsgroup for DOSBox posts, or search Google you'll find more than enough information to get your old games running. Vista doesn't use new drivers, they simply moved the drivers from Kernal protected ram to User normal ram. Results are you don't have to reboot if your video driver crashes, but there are some compatibility issues with older XP drivers. Vista and XP never really ran DOS titles very well, mainly because PCs no longer use ISA audio cards and a lot of older routines were simply removed from Windows and todays PC hardware. Yes, keeping a fully functional Pentium with ISA versions of the Sound Blaster 16 or Gravis UltraSound is THE best way to ensure your old games keep working. Hard part is finding hardware that still works. I highly recommend checking sites like Craigslist.org or ebay.com for hardware. Good luck. -A. On Tuesday, March 11, 2008 6:33 PM qhar wrote: Heh, Andy.. I dont know if I catch you right. Heh, Andy.. I dont know if I catch you right. But it is not impossible make compatibility with old games on new operating system and on new hardware for future. Mounting drives is not perforce, you can load MS-DOS from FDD drive and optimal is it if you are using HDD with FAT16 or FAT32. Yes you can not use RAM or DDR but sound can be hand on Sound Blaster 16. It is not impossible for Microsoft make compatibility, but it however is not their priority. And yes. In Windows Vista are new graphic drivers and much old will be removed. Technical support write it about and indicate it for problem between users and graphic cards manufacturer. I think that is problem between PCs manufacturer, Microsoft and users. I dont know that with OS Linux will be better, I must try it. But I suppose that this problem will be improved early. "Andy [YaYa]" wrote: On Tuesday, March 11, 2008 7:13 PM qhar wrote: Thx for asking Wogerwabby. Thx for asking Wogerwabby. You can read text that is from Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium CZ 32b. Text(in english): Filesystem FAT32 and FAT16 for DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98mWindows Millennium Edition and DOS. FAT is only one filesystem compatible with multiboot. If you want play DOS games you can boot from FDD or CD/DVD(special). Some DOS application can read NTFS but FAT16 or FAT32 is optional. You can use old mouse drivers(can be loaded if you are booting"cd mouse""mouse.com"). Try http://bootdisk.com/ . Heh, Andy.. I dont know if I catch you right. But it is not impossible make compatibility with old games on new operating system and on new hardware for future. Mounting drives is not perforce, you can load MS-DOS from FDD drive and optimal is it if you are using HDD with FAT16 or FAT32. Yes you can not use RAM or DDR but sound can be hand on Sound Blaster 16. It is not impossible for Microsoft make compatibility, but it however is not their priority. And yes. In Windows Vista are new graphic drivers and much old will be removed. Technical support write it about and indicate it for problem between users and graphic cards manufacturer. I think that is problem between PCs manufacturer, Microsoft and users. I dont know that with OS Linux will be better, I must try it. But I suppose that this problem will be improved early. "Andy [YaYa]" wrote: "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Monday, March 24, 2008 6:49 PM Cres wrote: DOSBOX works great both Vista 32 and 64 bit O/S. DOSBOX works great both Vista 32 and 64 bit O/S. In the DOSBOX install folder there is a readme file that addresses problems like the "\". The forward slash "/" will work as well. I'm hacking my way thru "Super league of Hoboken", boy does this bring back memories. -- Cress "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Tuesday, March 25, 2008 4:20 PM bruno2110 wrote: hi dont even no if this is in the right section but need help and cant find hi dont even no if this is in the right section but need help and cant find how to start a new topic so this is the closest i can find,its my son he plays downloaded online games,when he downloads them the go on the screen and they are covered by a shield and wont let him play them have tried all that we can think of with no joy can someone help please xx "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Tuesday, March 25, 2008 6:41 PM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "bruno21101" wrote in message = ... find=20 he=20 screen and=20 that=20 based (and=20 machine?? This is Usenet (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usenet), install a Usenet = News Client (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/News_client) on your computer, = and connect to your ISP's news server (if you have one). The group were = on now is "Microsoft.public.windows.vista.games". There are thousands of = other topics out there too. OK, Usenet lesson end... As for your problem, it'll be easier for us if we knew what game your = son was trying to play (be specific, include a link to the game if = necessary). And when you say a "Shield" do you mean like a medieval = shield, something a knight might carry around, or is the screen being = "blocked" by something. We will also need the make and model of your computer, look on the = computer itself, and if it's got a manufacturer and model number, = include that in your response. Best-a-luck, welcome to the net. -A. On Wednesday, March 26, 2008 4:28 AM bruno2110 wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Andy [YaYa]" wrote: and might now no whats wrong is it that ins not vista ready ?? its a shame to he had saved up all his birthday and christmas money to buy this new computer at a cost of ??800 especially for gameing quad core or so on ,is there no way round about this if that is the issue?or does he just have to wait till it becomes vista compatable ty in advance xx On Wednesday, March 26, 2008 11:47 AM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "bruno21101" wrote in message = ... cant son he all a Usenet computer, were on son necessary). something include hp computer and runing windows vista premium ,the sheild is like a = sequirty sheild,the game is called archlords = http://community.codemasters.com/for...ay.php?f=3D336 its a=20 this new=20 on ,is=20 have to=20 Well, I went to the Codemasters site and found the tech support forum.. http://community.codemasters.com/for...ay.php?f=3D600 There's nothing indicating that Vista doesn't work with this game. There = is one issue where if you are having problems logging on (where you = enter your username/password) that you should turn off UAC in Vista: -quote- 1. Click on the Windows Start button - Control Panel - select = =E2=80=9CUser Accounts Icon=E2=80=9D 2. Select =E2=80=9CUser Accounts=E2=80=9D 3. On the User Accounts screen, select =E2=80=9CTurn User Account = control on or off=E2=80=9D 4. Uncheck =E2=80=93 =E2=80=9CUse User Account Control (UAC) to help = protect your computer=E2=80=9D 5. Select OK 6. Follow prompt to Restart PC 7. Run Archlord ** These settings will be saved even after the computer reboot so does = not need to be re-set. ** ** Please use this method to re-configure your PC after any system = updates ** -end-quote- You said you have an HP, but HP has literally HUNDREDS of different PCs = in their support area. Does your HP have a model number? It's usually on = the front of the case, it says something like "HP Media Center m1234n" = the last part is the important part. I would say you just need to update your computers drivers. New = hardware, new OS, new problems being constantly fixed, if you don't keep = your drivers up to date (even on a new computer) you might run into = strange problems like this. I don't know what you mean by "Security" shield either. Is it like a = pop-up message that appears on the screen, or is it just like a black = box or something else? -A. On Thursday, March 27, 2008 1:01 PM PerryMason wrote: DosBox is absolutly great... DosBox is absolutly great... As I know it simply overloads the CPU with a "few" cycles, so the games won't run wild on you machine. You can further adjust that with the function keys. I have tried Laser Squad, Aethra Chronicles, Prehistorik, Prince of Persia, Blood and Duke Nukem 3D. All running just fine even from Vista. I absolutely suggest using the most recent version. The earlier ones seem a bit bugged... -- PerryMason ______________________________ windows vista ultimate x64 linux ubuntu 7.10 ____________________________ *Gigabyte P35 System* * intel c2d 6750 (oc 3.2ghz) 2gb corsair (xms2, dual) 500gb wd 160gb maxtor leadtek 8800 gt* _______________________ On Tuesday, April 01, 2008 11:23 AM ia wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Dan Lingman" wrote: what or where can i found media/license key On Tuesday, April 01, 2008 3:52 PM Storm wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Best way to configure DosBox: Open dosbox.conf with a text editor and find these settings and change them to the settings I have them set to: Code: -------------------- core=dynamic cycles=max output=ddraw -------------------- This way you don't have to adjust CPU cycles. Results are perfect in Wolfenstein 3D, don't even realize I'm in DosBox in fullscreen. -- Storm On Tuesday, April 01, 2008 11:00 PM Storm wrote: I know but I found it to be the best way to configure it for my system.-- Storm I know but I found it to be the best way to configure it for my system. -- Storm On Thursday, April 03, 2008 8:42 PM ronald.phillip wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista You do not need dynamic core with wolf3d. On Sunday, April 06, 2008 9:09 PM Dan Lingman wrote: =?Utf-8?B?aWFu? =?Utf-8?B?aWFu?= wrote in news:83F487F4- : The license key for whatever OS you're installing. Obviously, DOS doesn't need such a thing, but if you're installing XP into a virtual machine, it's just like installing it on a real machine. Dan. On Monday, April 14, 2008 10:01 AM ins wrote: some software can't run with vista..but in xp it can run.. some software cannot run with vista..but in xp it can run..should i do adjustment to make the software run at vista. On Saturday, May 03, 2008 4:37 PM temperamarc wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Stevenhuang" wrote: On Monday, May 05, 2008 5:53 AM Man-wai Chang ToDie (33.6k) wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista DOSBox -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.10) Linux 2.6.25.1 ^ ^ 17:53:01 up 1 day 22:18 1 user load average: 2.02 2.09 2.08 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ On Tuesday, October 21, 2008 12:55 AM pcandmacgames wrote: Search Ebay for Play dos games on Xp You will find a dos self configuring dos emulator that will allow you to play most dos games. On Wednesday, October 22, 2008 12:37 PM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Search Ebay for Play dos games on Xp You could also get DOS Box and not pay a penny to some scammer who is repackageing freeware and making money off it. Ebay can rot in hell. -- -A. 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The Autorun Self Configuring Dos Emulator CD does it all for you. No complicated setup needed. Find it at www.thepcgameshop.com Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista 13-Jan-08 I have tried to no avail t install and run AAAAANY of my older DOS based (and full screen) games that usd to run under XP and earlier. s there a workaround for this or am I stuck having to run these on an older machine?? Previous Posts In This Thread: On Sunday, January 13, 2008 2:54 PM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista I have tried to no avail t install and run AAAAANY of my older DOS based (and full screen) games that usd to run under XP and earlier. s there a workaround for this or am I stuck having to run these on an older machine?? On Sunday, January 13, 2008 5:54 PM mikeyq6 wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Have you tried using 'DosBOX' (http://www.dosbox.com/)? Alternatively, if you have Vista Business, then you can download the free Microsoft Virtual PC and use it to install your old version of Windows XP. -- mikeyq6 On Sunday, January 13, 2008 6:01 PM Dan Lingman wrote: =?Utf-8?B?V29nZXJ3YWJieQ==? Install virtual PC (free) from Microsoft. Install Dos, or win 95/98/xp into virtual PC. (You'll need your media/license key for that) Install your fullscreen dos games and go nuts. Dan. On Sunday, January 13, 2008 9:01 PM techie007 wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Wogerwabby;572275 Wrote: Check out DOSBox, it's a DOS emulator, that was made for playing old DOS games under Windows (and a bunch of other OS's as well). Works great for me under Vista Ult. 32-bit. 'DOSBox, a x86 emulator with DOS' (http://www.dosbox.com) -- techie007 On Monday, January 14, 2008 5:01 AM Man-wai Chang ToDie wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Wogerwabby wrote: DOSBox! -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.04) Linux 2.6.23.13 ^ ^ 18:01:01 up 4 days 1:14 0 users load average: 1.02 1.03 1.00 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:00 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "mikeyq6" wrote: Mike, I have just tried DosBox and for some reason it won't allow me to enter the colon or foreward slash to input the drive parameters. I guess I must have an odd keyboard to not map right. It is a Microsoft IntelliSense wireless keyboard and mouse setup. I even tried an older HP keyboard to no avail. It was a nice advice on the Virtual PC, but unfortunately I am using the Premium Home version of Vista and it is not supported. Any other ideas? Thanks for helping so far. Randy On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:01 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Dan Lingman" wrote: I have just tried DosBox and for some reason it won't allow me to enter the colon or foreward slash to input the drive parameters. I guess I must have an odd keyboard to not map right. It is a Microsoft IntelliSense wireless keyboard and mouse setup. I even tried an older HP keyboard to no avail. It was a nice advice on the Virtual PC, but unfortunately I am using the Premium Home version of Vista and it is not supported. Any other ideas? Thanks for helping so far. Randy On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:02 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "techie007" wrote: I have just tried DosBox and for some reason it won't allow me to enter the colon or foreward slash to input the drive parameters. I guess I must have an odd keyboard to not map right. It is a Microsoft IntelliSense wireless keyboard and mouse setup. I even tried an older HP keyboard to no avail. It was a nice advice on the Virtual PC, but unfortunately I am using the Premium Home version of Vista and it is not supported. Any other ideas? Thanks for helping so far. Randy On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:05 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Man-wai Chang ToDie" wrote: I have just tried DosBox and for some reason it won't allow me to enter the colon or foreward slash to input the drive parameters. I guess I must have an odd keyboard to not map right. It is a Microsoft IntelliSense wireless keyboard and mouse setup. I even tried an older HP keyboard to no avail. Any other ideas? Thanks for helping so far. Randy On Monday, January 14, 2008 10:38 PM Man-wai Chang ToDie wrote: Are you talking "\" or "/"? Are you talking "\" or "/"? DOS uses "\" to specify folder. Linux uses "/". -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.04) Linux 2.6.23.13 ^ ^ 11:37:01 up 4 days 18:50 0 users load average: 1.00 1.03 1.00 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ On Monday, January 14, 2008 11:11 PM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Man-wai Chang ToDie" wrote: I was talking about the FOREWARD slash "\" and I tried the backslash, but can not get the colon":" to type out either??! On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:33 AM Man-wai Chang ToDie wrote: Are you using English XP? Are you using English XP? -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.04) Linux 2.6.23.13 ^ ^ 13:32:01 up 4 days 20:45 0 users load average: 1.28 1.11 1.07 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 2:26 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Man-wai Chang ToDie" wrote: English, yes, but running Vista...I have tried that program with XP and it allows me to input from the keyboard of the laptop just fine, just not with Vista on the desktop On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:37 AM Man-wai Chang ToDie wrote: Did you set your "Codepage for non-Unicode Programs" to some weird language? Did you set your "Codepage for non-Unicode Programs" to some weird language? Are you using a wireless keyboard? -- @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY. / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you! /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.04) Linux 2.6.23.13 ^ ^ 17:36:01 up 5 days 49 min 0 users load average: 1.09 1.07 1.01 ? ? (CSSA): http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/ On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 10:40 AM Wogerwabb wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Man-wai Chang ToDie" wrote: I did not set anything, just used the software as it came. The keyboard is a Microsoft Wireless Comfort 1.0 On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:21 PM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Are you in the US? Is Vista set to US-Keyboard under the Region Settings? Are you in the US? Is Vista set to US-Keyboard under the Region Settings? If you bring up DOSBOX.CONF (you'll find a link to this file in your start menu, just type dosbox in search), look for this entry: --snip-- keyboardlayout= this is a new option since version 0.70. leaving it untouched gives you the default US keyboard layout, changing it to 'gr' activates for example the support for german keyboards. several european languages are supported internal, watch the readme file for all supported languages. for other languages you can use the .kl files from the freedos project (details in the readme). --end-snip-- So, check the dosbox readme file as well for help. GL, -A. "Wogerwabby" wrote in message ... On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:17 PM Dave wrote: I ran into this same problem, with a Gateway US keyboard... I ran into this same problem, with a Gateway US keyboard... finally downloaded a frontend program, called D-Fend, which I could configure... haven't used it in a long time. -- http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview "Wogerwabby" wrote in message ... On Saturday, January 19, 2008 12:46 AM Dan Lingman wrote: =?Utf-8?B?V29nZXJ3YWJieQ==? =?Utf-8?B?V29nZXJ3YWJieQ==?= wrote in : Hmm. you could try vmware Either download vmware workstation, and install dos into it, or pull down the vmware player, and a preconfigured virtual machine (for example: http://www.vmware.com/appliances/directory/126 is set up to play old dos games) Good luck. Dan. On Saturday, February 09, 2008 10:04 AM Stevenhuan wrote: Virtual PC works under Microsoft Windows Home Premium on my computer. Virtual PC works under Microsoft Windows Home Premium on my computer. On Saturday, February 09, 2008 10:07 AM Stevenhuan wrote: Update DOS Box. New ver. is ready for download. Update DOS Box. New ver. is ready for download. On Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:21 PM PabloCruzi wrote: Do what I did,get a KVM switch, and a small form factor (like XPC by shuttle) Do what I did, get a KVM switch, and a small form factor (like XPC by shuttle) computer, with DOS, or Windows 98, or XP w/DOSBOX, etc. You could even get a decent used PC and Salvation Army or Goodwill for DOS. Why bother trying to get the new stuff to run it? Just keep a PC configured to run the old stuff. Simple enough. Full compatibility, no issues. PDK "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Wednesday, February 20, 2008 2:58 PM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "PabloCruzio" wrote in message ... Yeah, I have an old DOS 486 in storage, complete with a SB16 and a Roland MT-32 Synth module (the card version, forget what it was called), 80meg HD, 5.25" and 3.5" floppies, I love it. One of my oldest computers, next to my original Atari 800. God, I gotta get outta this business. On Thursday, February 28, 2008 12:37 PM RobinDiscus wrote: NO! NO! I installed VPC07 on my Home Premium, and said "You are not running a suitable OS." This did not happen when installing VPC07 with Win2K on my old XP. "Stevenhuang" wrote: On Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:41 PM Dave wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Yes! It still works. -- http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview On Tuesday, March 11, 2008 2:34 PM qhar wrote: I have some information about it from Czech Republick. I have some information about it from Czech Republick. Microsoft implemented into Windows Vista new drivers for graphic cards that is not compatible with any MS-DOS application and taht is not compatible with any 3Dfx OpenGL application. I wait that Microsoft improve it, because it is not possible install old graphic drivers from Windows XP or older and DosBOX it is not a good idea. DosBOX is not treatment from Microsoft and it slow down your computer very drastically. "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Tuesday, March 11, 2008 4:29 PM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "qhard" wrote in message ... No S*it Sherlock, DOSBox is an EMULATOR, it emulates old hardware using new hardware combined with complex software routines. Yes, it runs slow, unless you have a Quad Core with a lot of CPU power, it will run slower than you'd expect it too. BUT, it is a PROGRAM, the rest of your system runs normally, and when you quit the program, like all other programs your system (should) return to normal. Old DOS Games + New Operating Systems/New Hardware = Sadness. http://dosbox.sourceforge.net Read the information there. A lot of DOS games run great under DOSBox, some do not. They actually have a list of which games work on their site somewhere. If you're comfortable working with DOS programs, then DOSBox should be easy for you to setup and get running. If you're not used to editing text files read their tutorials for help. There are other ways to get DOS games to work, Virtual PC 2007 isn't too bad if you don't plan to run heavy 3D games, but the sound emulation isn't that great. DOSBox actually emulates a good ole SB16 and GUS. You'll get better results with DOSBox. Respond here if you need help, but if you search around this newsgroup for DOSBox posts, or search Google you'll find more than enough information to get your old games running. Vista doesn't use new drivers, they simply moved the drivers from Kernal protected ram to User normal ram. Results are you don't have to reboot if your video driver crashes, but there are some compatibility issues with older XP drivers. Vista and XP never really ran DOS titles very well, mainly because PCs no longer use ISA audio cards and a lot of older routines were simply removed from Windows and todays PC hardware. Yes, keeping a fully functional Pentium with ISA versions of the Sound Blaster 16 or Gravis UltraSound is THE best way to ensure your old games keep working. Hard part is finding hardware that still works. I highly recommend checking sites like Craigslist.org or ebay.com for hardware. Good luck. -A. On Tuesday, March 11, 2008 6:33 PM qhar wrote: Heh, Andy.. I dont know if I catch you right. Heh, Andy.. I dont know if I catch you right. But it is not impossible make compatibility with old games on new operating system and on new hardware for future. Mounting drives is not perforce, you can load MS-DOS from FDD drive and optimal is it if you are using HDD with FAT16 or FAT32. Yes you can not use RAM or DDR but sound can be hand on Sound Blaster 16. It is not impossible for Microsoft make compatibility, but it however is not their priority. And yes. In Windows Vista are new graphic drivers and much old will be removed. Technical support write it about and indicate it for problem between users and graphic cards manufacturer. I think that is problem between PCs manufacturer, Microsoft and users. I dont know that with OS Linux will be better, I must try it. But I suppose that this problem will be improved early. "Andy [YaYa]" wrote: On Tuesday, March 11, 2008 7:13 PM qhar wrote: Thx for asking Wogerwabby. Thx for asking Wogerwabby. You can read text that is from Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium CZ 32b. Text(in english): Filesystem FAT32 and FAT16 for DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98mWindows Millennium Edition and DOS. FAT is only one filesystem compatible with multiboot. If you want play DOS games you can boot from FDD or CD/DVD(special). Some DOS application can read NTFS but FAT16 or FAT32 is optional. You can use old mouse drivers(can be loaded if you are booting"cd mouse""mouse.com"). Try http://bootdisk.com/ . Heh, Andy.. I dont know if I catch you right. But it is not impossible make compatibility with old games on new operating system and on new hardware for future. Mounting drives is not perforce, you can load MS-DOS from FDD drive and optimal is it if you are using HDD with FAT16 or FAT32. Yes you can not use RAM or DDR but sound can be hand on Sound Blaster 16. It is not impossible for Microsoft make compatibility, but it however is not their priority. And yes. In Windows Vista are new graphic drivers and much old will be removed. Technical support write it about and indicate it for problem between users and graphic cards manufacturer. I think that is problem between PCs manufacturer, Microsoft and users. I dont know that with OS Linux will be better, I must try it. But I suppose that this problem will be improved early. "Andy [YaYa]" wrote: "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Monday, March 24, 2008 6:49 PM Cres wrote: DOSBOX works great both Vista 32 and 64 bit O/S. DOSBOX works great both Vista 32 and 64 bit O/S. In the DOSBOX install folder there is a readme file that addresses problems like the "\". The forward slash "/" will work as well. I'm hacking my way thru "Super league of Hoboken", boy does this bring back memories. -- Cress "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Tuesday, March 25, 2008 4:20 PM bruno2110 wrote: hi dont even no if this is in the right section but need help and cant find hi dont even no if this is in the right section but need help and cant find how to start a new topic so this is the closest i can find,its my son he plays downloaded online games,when he downloads them the go on the screen and they are covered by a shield and wont let him play them have tried all that we can think of with no joy can someone help please xx "Wogerwabby" wrote: On Tuesday, March 25, 2008 6:41 PM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "bruno21101" wrote in message = ... find=20 he=20 screen and=20 that=20 based (and=20 machine?? This is Usenet (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usenet), install a Usenet = News Client (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/News_client) on your computer, = and connect to your ISP's news server (if you have one). The group were = on now is "Microsoft.public.windows.vista.games". There are thousands of = other topics out there too. OK, Usenet lesson end... As for your problem, it'll be easier for us if we knew what game your = son was trying to play (be specific, include a link to the game if = necessary). And when you say a "Shield" do you mean like a medieval = shield, something a knight might carry around, or is the screen being = "blocked" by something. We will also need the make and model of your computer, look on the = computer itself, and if it's got a manufacturer and model number, = include that in your response. Best-a-luck, welcome to the net. -A. On Wednesday, March 26, 2008 4:28 AM bruno2110 wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Andy [YaYa]" wrote: and might now no whats wrong is it that ins not vista ready ?? its a shame to he had saved up all his birthday and christmas money to buy this new computer at a cost of ??800 especially for gameing quad core or so on ,is there no way round about this if that is the issue?or does he just have to wait till it becomes vista compatable ty in advance xx On Wednesday, March 26, 2008 11:47 AM Andy [YaYa] wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "bruno21101" wrote in message = ... cant son he all a Usenet computer, were on son necessary). something include hp computer and runing windows vista premium ,the sheild is like a = sequirty sheild,the game is called archlords = http://community.codemasters.com/for...ay.php?f=3D336 its a=20 this new=20 on ,is=20 have to=20 Well, I went to the Codemasters site and found the tech support forum.. http://community.codemasters.com/for...ay.php?f=3D600 There's nothing indicating that Vista doesn't work with this game. There = is one issue where if you are having problems logging on (where you = enter your username/password) that you should turn off UAC in Vista: -quote- 1. Click on the Windows Start button - Control Panel - select = =E2=80=9CUser Accounts Icon=E2=80=9D 2. Select =E2=80=9CUser Accounts=E2=80=9D 3. On the User Accounts screen, select =E2=80=9CTurn User Account = control on or off=E2=80=9D 4. Uncheck =E2=80=93 =E2=80=9CUse User Account Control (UAC) to help = protect your computer=E2=80=9D 5. Select OK 6. Follow prompt to Restart PC 7. Run Archlord ** These settings will be saved even after the computer reboot so does = not need to be re-set. ** ** Please use this method to re-configure your PC after any system = updates ** -end-quote- You said you have an HP, but HP has literally HUNDREDS of different PCs = in their support area. Does your HP have a model number? It's usually on = the front of the case, it says something like "HP Media Center m1234n" = the last part is the important part. I would say you just need to update your computers drivers. New = hardware, new OS, new problems being constantly fixed, if you don't keep = your drivers up to date (even on a new computer) you might run into = strange problems like this. I don't know what you mean by "Security" shield either. Is it like a = pop-up message that appears on the screen, or is it just like a black = box or something else? -A. On Thursday, March 27, 2008 1:01 PM PerryMason wrote: DosBox is absolutly great... DosBox is absolutly great... As I know it simply overloads the CPU with a "few" cycles, so the games won't run wild on you machine. You can further adjust that with the function keys. I have tried Laser Squad, Aethra Chronicles, Prehistorik, Prince of Persia, Blood and Duke Nukem 3D. All running just fine even from Vista. I absolutely suggest using the most recent version. The earlier ones seem a bit bugged... -- PerryMason ______________________________ windows vista ultimate x64 linux ubuntu 7.10 ____________________________ *Gigabyte P35 System* * intel c2d 6750 (oc 3.2ghz) 2gb corsair (xms2, dual) 500gb wd 160gb maxtor leadtek 8800 gt* _______________________ On Tuesday, April 01, 2008 11:23 AM ia wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista "Dan Lingman" wrote: what or where can i found media/license key On Tuesday, April 01, 2008 3:52 PM Storm wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista Best way to configure DosBox: Open dosbox.conf with a text editor and find these settings and change them to the settings I have them set to: Code: -------------------- core=dynamic cycles=max output=ddraw -------------------- This way you don't have to adjust CPU cycles. Results are perfect in Wolfenstein 3D, don't even realize I'm in DosBox in fullscreen. -- Storm On Tuesday, April 01, 2008 11:00 PM Storm wrote: I know but I found it to be the best way to configure it for my system.-- Storm I know but I found it to be the best way to configure it for my system. -- Storm On Thursday, April 03, 2008 8:42 PM ronald.phillip wrote: Running DOS Games under Vista You do not need dynamic core with wolf3d. On Sunday, April 06, 2008 9:09 PM Dan Lingman wrote: =?Utf-8?B?aWFu? =?Utf-8?B?aWFu?= wrote in news:83F487F4- : The license key for whatever OS you're installing. Obviously, DOS doesn't need such a thing, but if you're installing XP into a virtual machine, it's just like installing it on a real machine. Dan. On Monday, April 14, 2008 10:01 AM ins wrote: some software can't run with vista..but in xp it can run.. some software cannot run with vista..but in xp it can run..should i do adjustment to make the software run at vista. 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