How can I

[Guest]

Is it possible to make DOS come up without having to completely reprogram my
computer??

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Windows XP is not based on MS-DOS, therefore there is no
MS-DOS to boot into.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| Is it possible to make DOS come up without having to completely reprogram my
| computer??

 

[Guest]

Then how do I execute a program that asks for DOS???

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Use the MS-DOS emulator by going to
Start > Run and type: CMD , and hit enter.

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

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

How to use the Program Compatibility Wizard in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324767

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

 

[Ted Zieglar]

Most pure DOS programs will not run on Windows XP.

Here's how to find out if yours will. Open the Help and Support Center and
read the article entitled: Getting older programs to run on Windows XP

 

[Ken Blake]

In

Most pure DOS programs will not run on Windows XP.

Some won't, but in my experience most do.

The major issue is that if the DOS programs access the hardware
directly, they won't work. That's characteristic of many DOS
games, but generally not other programs

Here's how to find out if yours will. Open the Help and Support
Center and read the article entitled: Getting older programs to
run
on Windows XP

There's certainly nothing nothing wrong with reading that
article, but probably the easiest way to find out if a particular
program works is to simply try it.

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
Please reply to the newsgroup

 

[Ted Zieglar]

"There's certainly nothing nothing wrong with reading that article, but
probably the easiest way to find out if a particular
program works is to simply try it."

I like to include a reference to Help and Support where I can, because
"...if you teach a man to fish..."

 

[Ken Blake]

In

"There's certainly nothing nothing wrong with reading that
article,
but probably the easiest way to find out if a particular
program works is to simply try it."

I like to include a reference to Help and Support where I can,
because
"...if you teach a man to fish..."

Yes, no argument from me. There's lot of good information
available in the article you cite.

 

[Galen]

In mommaofanangle23 <[email protected]> had this to
say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

Is it possible to make DOS come up without having to completely
reprogram my computer??

Just to toss in an alternative to the other views...

DOSBox, a x86 emulator with DOS:
http://dosbox.sourceforge.net/

It's got a bit of a learning curve but it's generally pretty effective.

--
Galen - MS MVP - Windows (Shell/User & IE)
http://dts-l.org/

"A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the
furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the
lumber-room of his library where he can get it if he wants it."

Sherlock Holmes

 

[Craig]

"How can I" compose a title for a posting which conveys some useful
information? - just include a few key words relating to the subject.