Windows XP and SP2

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Bill Reed

Haven't been able to run DOS-based programs since
installing Windows XP SP2. Pop up window says something
about Bit 32 not being able to run DOS-based programs.
I can't run Tetris, Bicycle Solitaire, or my Calendar
program (so far), all DOS-based programs I've had for
years.

I hope there is a fix. What is it, please.

Bill Reed
 
There is no "DOS" in Windows XP, Bill. Even Bill Gates used "Exit" from a
DOS prompt years ago at the launch. However, look for Jimmy's posts in this
newsgroup for suggestions on how to emulate it for the old DOS games.
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Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
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*Tada*

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,
or search at: http://www.avault.com/pcrl/patches_list.asp?letter=a :-)

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/xphints.php
and http://home.earthlink.net/~angeldancer27/XpGameList.htm For sound
issues use: http://www.ece.mcgill.ca/~vromas/vdmsound Good Luck! :-)

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Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


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| There is no "DOS" in Windows XP, Bill. Even Bill Gates used "Exit" from a
| DOS prompt years ago at the launch. However, look for Jimmy's posts in this
| newsgroup for suggestions on how to emulate it for the old DOS games.
| --
| Chris H.
| Microsoft Windows MVP
| Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
| Associate Expert
| Expert Zone -
|
|
| | > Haven't been able to run DOS-based programs since
| > installing Windows XP SP2. Pop up window says something
| > about Bit 32 not being able to run DOS-based programs.
| > I can't run Tetris, Bicycle Solitaire, or my Calendar
| > program (so far), all DOS-based programs I've had for
| > years.
| >
| > I hope there is a fix. What is it, please.
| >
| > Bill Reed
|
|
 
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