Trouble in running MS-DOS based programs via Windows XP

[Guest]

I have a problem when I want to run a certain MS-DOS program. That program
encounters a sort of halt when running. In fact, it is not stopped at first.
But when I push Ctrl+Enter in order to put it into full-screen mode, the
program halts and none of the keys function. However, that program does not
face such problem in some other computers.

 

[Guest]

1. What program are you running?
2. If you right click on the program in Windows Explorer and click
Properties, try some of the options on the Compatibility tab to see if they
fix the problem.
3. The other option is to try the free Dos Box, it runs some DOS programs,
especially games much better than Windows XP.

It is available here:

http://dosbox.sourceforge.net/

 

[Elmo]

I have a problem when I want to run a certain MS-DOS program. That program
encounters a sort of halt when running. In fact, it is not stopped at first.
But when I push Ctrl+Enter in order to put it into full-screen mode, the
program halts and none of the keys function. However, that program does not
face such problem in some other computers.

Does that happen when you type Alt/Enter?

 

[Guest]

Does that happen when you type Alt/Enter?

Oh, I'm sorry. That was a blunder! I wrote Ctrl+Enter. But I didn't mean
that. I mean Alt+Enter. Yes buddy! It happend when I press Alt+Enter. Do you
know any solution?
Thanks

 

[Elmo]

Oh, I'm sorry. That was a blunder! I wrote Ctrl+Enter. But I didn't mean
that. I mean Alt+Enter. Yes buddy! It happend when I press Alt+Enter. Do you
know any solution?
Thanks

Will other DOS-based programs run in full-screen mode? If not, look
into updates for the graphics card, or try lowering graphics hardware
acceleration slide. You can lower graphics hardware acceleration in
Display Properties, Settings tab, Advanced button, Troubleshooting tab.
If this helps, you probably need a different graphics card or drivers.

If other programs have no problem with the transition, right-click the
shortcut to the program and try "Compatibility Mode" and some of the
other options available.

A Google Groups search netted this.

Why not define a shortcut to a permanent DOS-box:
c:\windows\system32\command.com c:\windows\system32\ /E:1024 /P

How to use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;301911&Produc...

HOW TO: Use Windows Program Compatibility Mode in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;292533&Produc...

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&Produc...

How to Troubleshoot 16-Bit Windows Programs in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314495&Produc...