Dos games

[Mike Foster]

Hi, I know that the older Dos games don't work correctly under XP (like
Redneck Rampage, Duke Nukem 3D). I was wondering if anyone has setup a dual
boot with a version of Dos (I have 6.22) when XP is already installed? Or
are you aware of any other options to get the old games working? Thanks!

Mike

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi Mike,

Since DOS fits on a floppy, you have your dual boot solution
literally in the palm of your hand. Use the Multiboot disk 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

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

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Cheers,
Jimmy S.

Microsoft MVP Windows XP Shell/User: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
Additional Support Resources: My Zone.com Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk
Game FAQ's: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
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| Hi, I know that the older Dos games don't work correctly under XP (like
| Redneck Rampage, Duke Nukem 3D). I was wondering if anyone has setup a dual
| boot with a version of Dos (I have 6.22) when XP is already installed? Or
| are you aware of any other options to get the old games working? Thanks!
|
| Mike
|
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