MS DOS

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Brain Fart:
How do I start or change to MS Dos? I am trying to run a program that only
likes MS DOS

 

[Steve H.]

Brain Fart:
How do I start or change to MS Dos? I am trying to run a program that only
likes MS DOS

My understanding
is that Windows XP does not like to run MS-DOS. Try going to run, type
in cmd, then try that dos-looking console.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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

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

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

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| Brain Fart:
| How do I start or change to MS Dos? I am trying to run a program that only
| likes MS DOS


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[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

No such thing, there is no underlying DOS layer in an NT system (WindowsXP
is based on the NT kernel). However, many DOS applications can be run in the
NT Virtual DOS Machine (ntvdm.exe) environment. Just click start/run and
type cmd to open it. Try running the application here, as you will find that
most of the old DOS commands still work. If your application requires direct
hardware access, chances are that component will not work, as XP does not
allow for direct hardware access by applications.

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[Nog]

Brain Fart:
How do I start or change to MS Dos? I am trying to run a program that
only
likes MS DOS

What you DOS diehards need to do is load up an old computer with MSDOS 6.22
and run your junk on that computer. Yes, you can still buy MSDOS 6.22.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Brain Fart:
How do I start or change to MS Dos? I am trying to run a program that only
likes MS DOS

Not to put too fine a point on it, you can't.

There is no way to reboot a WinXP PC into Real Mode DOS unless
you've set up a dual-boot system. The WinNT family of 32-bit
graphical operating systems, of which WinXP is the latest generation,
has never used, included, or "ridden upon" MS-DOS. The Recovery
Console's CLI (Command Line Interface) is the closest you can come to
the old "DOS mode."


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[Bob Davis]

No such thing, there is no underlying DOS layer in an NT system (WindowsXP
is based on the NT kernel). However, many DOS applications can be run in
the NT Virtual DOS Machine (ntvdm.exe) environment. Just click start/run
and type cmd to open it. Try running the application here, as you will
find that most of the old DOS commands still work. If your application
requires direct hardware access, chances are that component will not work,
as XP does not allow for direct hardware access by applications.

Exactly what does this mean? I'm running Foxpro v2.6 for DOS and it
accesses all three of my printers just by identifying the port, even the USB
inkjet. It also accesses any drive, including three firewire and one USB
device. I can't figure out anything it won't access.

 

[Bob Davis]

What you DOS diehards need to do is load up an old computer with MSDOS
6.22 and run your junk on that computer. Yes, you can still buy MSDOS
6.22.

XP runs several DOS apps fine for me. I can't imagine why you'd need a
separate computer for this purpose.