MS-DOS application execution question - HELP!!

[Phillip Tusa]

Greetings to all ....

I'm using WINDOWS XP SP1 and am having a little problem getting an old
MS-DOS application to display a little quicker on the screen.

This is an old 16-bit program that has been running ok - just fine on
the WINDOWS 95/98 PCS -- however ...

When I first start the application (menu1.exe) my display goes totally
blank for about 20-25 seconds then finally the applications main
screen appears.

I have tried messing with the executable's properties memory,
compatibility, screen, misc etc etc -- unfortunately I cannot seem
to fine the right thing to do make the application load a little
quicker on the screen (display) ...


If anyone has any ideas or tips, that would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

 

[Guest]

Due to XP's DOS emulator not being true DOS, it runs a lot slower for most DOS programs are 16-bit
I have hundreds of DOS programs and they all run fine but the slowness is just part of moder
technology I guess. Bring back DOS!

 

[Richard Urban]

If you have an old DOS or Windows program, that you just can't live without
you have a choice. You can set the computer up to dual boot. I believe a
better way is to install Virtual PC. You then use Virtual PC to install DOS
or another version of Windows. You then start DOS/Windows, under Virtual PC
and install your old program. You can run the DOS/Windows program in the
background while you do other tasks within Windows XP.

Real neat!

--
Regards:

Richard Urban

aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard

 

[Unknown]

There are many many 16 bit applications that are not compatible with XP. Your
BEST bet is to find an equivalent program compatible with XP.

 

[Phil]

Thanks to all who posted suggestions!

I'm using WINDOWS XP SP1 and am having a little problem getting an old
MS-DOS application to display a little quicker on the screen.

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Phil Tusa

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