Questions tagged [dosbox]
DOSBox is emulator software that emulates an IBM PC compatible computer running MS-DOS. It is intended especially for use with old PC games. DOSBox is free software.
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How to pass along a filename as an argument in a .BAT file call
I've been doing some mucking around with DOSbox lately, and one particular task I've been doing is setting up a series of batch files for calling things so that I can save a few cds. A typical .bat ...
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Is it possible to run a dos application in fullscreen in Windows 10 32 bit
I need to run an old DOS program, Presentations 2.0, on a Windows 10 32bit machine. When running the executable, I get the following error:
OS Subsystem
C:\DosGames\PR20\PR.EXE
This system does not ...
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What is the LAST version of Windows Operating system that can run DOS applications natively?
What is the latest version of the Windows operating system that can run DOS applications without using DOSBox which in my opinion is a pain to use?
Can some sort of compatibility mode be installed in ...
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Running Clipper under the "dbDOS Pro5 (DosBox)" virtual DOS environment
I am trying to get Clipper to compile small xBase programs in a "dbDOS Pro5 (DosBox)" virtual environment on my Windows 10 computer. The hardware and software is as follows: CPU: AMD E1-6015 APU, 64-...
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Use dosbox to run 16-bit program on 64-bit
After reading a lot about how to use dosbox and virtual machines to run older programs on x-64 I found myself in another situation.
I have a 32-bit program that runs correctly, but calls a 16-bit ...
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Keyboard layout setting in DOSBox has no effect
DOSBox forces Czech keyboard on me for use in the console, which isn't even funny. I googled and found how manual advises to change layout:
To switch to a different keyboard layout, either the ...
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Using another program through Windows Command Prompt
I know that I can launch programs from the Command Prompt, but is there any way to enter commands after opening that program?
For example, if I open DOSBox from cmd, how would I enter a command in ...
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DosBox - special letters and Caps Lock
There's one problem I have with all major builds of Dosbox (Daum and Megabuild). With Caps lock enabled, I get capital letters from English alphabet, but in order to write capitals in German, French, ...
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How can I make a batch file wait a specified time between one command and the next in DOS 5.00?
How can I make my batch file pause before executing the next command?
I found a few solutions, but none of them seem to work in DOS 5.00.
Thanks in advance for any help.
(By the way, I am using iDOS/...
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Adding a modification to an EXE in DOS(box)?
I am trying to make an EXE addition work in Dosbox, and with that I mean the following;
I used to run an old game in XP, it worked (mostly) but now in Win 8 it doesnt anymore. So I fired up Dosbox ...
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How to use colemak keyboard layout in Dosbox?
I configured Windows to use the Colemak keyboard layout. This works fine in all apps—except Dosbox, which reverts to Qwerty.
How can I get Dosbox to respect the keyboard layout I chose in Windows ...
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Printing from DosBOX on USB-Printer: layout messed up
my father is still using a very old DOS application and I'm in charge to make it run on newer systems. Right now I have the problem that I want to print, but the program only supports direct printing ...
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How to resize a DOS window to size greater than 320?
How to resize a DOS window to size greater than 320? Is it possible?
I wanted to have one of my Dos windows the width of my screen, but I can't make it larger than 320. If I chose a value larger ...
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Dosbox:Increase no of buffers
I am trying to use DOSBox to run a 16-bit DOS program in 64-bit Windows. It requires a buffer value of 99 in order to run. DOSBox's initially sets the buffer to 50. How can I change this setting to ...
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Can I make a DOSBox like, in Virtual Box
My idea is make a DOSBox like with virtualbox and FreeDOS (or MS-DOS).
Is it possible?
Only need install DOS in virtual box, or need something else?
Can FreeDOS have a GUI for open, per example, ...
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