running dos games in XP

[BRO DUDE]

is there a way to run dos games in windows xp?

[Skullcrusha]

I found an interesting web page on the subject. It might help you.
http://www.freelists.org/archives/adeel420/12-2002/msg00024.html

[Pie]

I use something called "DosBox" to run Dos games, Google it ;)

[NorthViking]

Can always try a bootdisk too.

www.bootdisk.com (http://www.bootdisk.com)

[BRO DUDE]

thanks for your help ill try the first site then pies
i dont know much about boot disks so ill keep that as my last option

[James Davies]

is there a way to run dos games in windows xp?
:gun3:

When you have installed the game open the properties right clickon the games icon to view its properties. You should then be able to see a a lkist thta say run with compatability version. Choose the compatability version of your game e.g winows 95 and then try again. If this doesn't work get back to me and i'll see what i can do. (ripfang666@hotmail.com)

NOTE:IF THE GAME RUNS ON A VERSION BEFORE WINDOWS 95 THEN IT WILL OT WORK WITH WINDOWS XP.

[BRO DUDE]

i knew about the compatibility feature and it doesnt work also how do u get games to run when it says that it doesnt run with win nt ?

[IcIrIs]

I have run one dos game in XP and it worked just great all i did was set the compatabilaty to win98, then i ran it and it work just great, but there is no need for me to play dos any more, we have HL2 to play, well we soon will.

[James Davies]

i knew about the compatibility feature and it doesnt work also how do u get games to run when it says that it doesnt run with win nt ?

Nt does have problems with running on XP but you could try changing compatibilty (probably wont work but there we are) or check the system specs of the game compare wiht your computer and see whether thing smatch e.g some nt game smay require Directx 9.0 and XP only has DirectX 8.0.

[NorthViking]

and XP only has DirectX 8.0.That isn't true, I must tell you.

DirectX 9.0b improves the graphics, security, and performance of your operating system. Download and install this update for your Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, or Windows XP-based system.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.aspx

[mahitto]

Welll do u need DX9, then upgrade!

[rich_is_bored]

Abandon Loader will let you play ancient games. You could play King's Quest with it if you wanted to. Get your hands on it here...

http://www.angelfire.com/realm/zeroone/

You also might need VDMsound for sound card problems. It basically converts and streams old school audio to Direct X. It works in unison with Abandon Loader. There is a link to it on the same page.