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jeanettehurst

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 8:08 pm
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Is there a way to get DOS games to run on windows XP sp2, and if so how ?
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Jimmy S.

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 1:22 am
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Hi jeanettehurst,

When a game is a DOS game, it could work using compatibility mode:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=292533 or by using the Multiboot
bootdisk from: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~lpcd/downloads.html
and always check at fileplanet.com to see if there's a patch available.

With DOSBOX you can emulate a DOS computer on your XP desktop:
http://dosbox.sourceforge.net/information.php Or try MS Virtual PC:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/virtualpc/downloads/trial.asp
which allows you to install DOS or to run any operating system inside XP.

If you prefer to explore other advanced methods, here are two excellent
tutorials I've found on the subject: http://www.dosgames.com/faq.php and
http://home.earthlink.net/~angeldancer27/XpGameList.htm For sound
issues use: http://sourceforge.net/projects/vdmsound Good Luck! Smile


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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:32 pm
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Google for Dos-Box and get the appropriate version from any of the mirrors
or the homepage

"jeanettehurst" <jeanettehurst.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> skrev i
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> Is there a way to get DOS games to run on windows XP sp2, and if so how ?
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:14 am
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Exclamation HI!!
I dont think there's a chance of running the DOS games on XP..
& even if it was possible nobody would take interest in DOS games
as gaming is much more advanced in Windows!!!
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 5:56 am
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The game port is the traditional connector for video game input devices on x86 based PCs. The game port is usually integrated with a PC input output or sound card, either ISA or PCI, or as an on-board feature of some motherboards. Microsoft have discontinued game port support with Windows Vista, so it is probable that manufacturers will cease to produce boards with this connector. However, it's still entirely possible to provide third-party drivers that will work with the game port.
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:20 pm
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You can make them work using the DOS box..
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