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Is it possible to run old DOS-based applications in XP Home Edition? If so, I haven't been able to figure out how. Help!
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Billy
Here are a couple of good articles, you may also want to check the
built-in Help and Support Index for information on application
compatibility.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...et/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/winxpsp2.asp
Same only short link.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z1A823777
DOS troubleshooting in XP.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314106&Product=winxp
built-in Help and Support Index for information on application
compatibility.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...et/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/winxpsp2.asp
Same only short link.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z1A823777
DOS troubleshooting in XP.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314106&Product=winxp
If so, I haven't been able to figure out how. Help!Bob Pfeifer said:Is it possible to run old DOS-based applications in XP Home Edition?
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Wesley Vogel
Bob;
Open Help and Support and Search for: dos
Look for:
To set up two shortcuts for an MS-DOS program
To create or change a program information file (PIF)
To allocate system resources for an MS-DOS-based program and change its idle
time
To create custom startup files for an MS-DOS-based program that may require
a special configuration
To specify custom startup files for MS-DOS-based programs
To set compatible timer hardware emulation
To open an MS-DOS program from a command prompt window
There is more info in Help and Support!!
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Error Message When You Install or Start an MS-DOS or 16-Bit Windows Based
Program
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767
Troubleshooting MS-DOS-Based Programs in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314106
NTVDM 16-Bit Program Does Not Run If the Window Does Not Have Focus
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;812681
HOW TO: Create a Multiple-Boot System in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q306559
Windows XP Does Not Start on a Computer That Is Configured for Dual Booting
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315233
Command Prompt QuickEdit Mode Is Disabled by Default in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;282301
How to Run Legacy Applications Using Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...et/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/lgcyapps.asp
Application Compatibility Tools in Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/columns/mcfedries/03june02.asp
Open Help and Support and Search for: dos
Look for:
To set up two shortcuts for an MS-DOS program
To create or change a program information file (PIF)
To allocate system resources for an MS-DOS-based program and change its idle
time
To create custom startup files for an MS-DOS-based program that may require
a special configuration
To specify custom startup files for MS-DOS-based programs
To set compatible timer hardware emulation
To open an MS-DOS program from a command prompt window
There is more info in Help and Support!!
==================================
Error Message When You Install or Start an MS-DOS or 16-Bit Windows Based
Program
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767
Troubleshooting MS-DOS-Based Programs in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314106
NTVDM 16-Bit Program Does Not Run If the Window Does Not Have Focus
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;812681
HOW TO: Create a Multiple-Boot System in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q306559
Windows XP Does Not Start on a Computer That Is Configured for Dual Booting
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315233
Command Prompt QuickEdit Mode Is Disabled by Default in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;282301
How to Run Legacy Applications Using Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...et/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/lgcyapps.asp
Application Compatibility Tools in Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/columns/mcfedries/03june02.asp
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Guest
try to run it in compatiblity mode. Right click on the .exe and click on the compatiblity tab then coose a operating system that is old like windows 95 or 3.1 or something then see if it works.