Windows XP and DOS?

[Bill]

I'm interested in getting some of my old DOS programs running under XP
Home. To this end it would be helpful if I knew how to:

- Load the ANSI.SYS file, isn't there a command that will allow me to
load a .SYS file with a BAT file?
- Make a bootable floppy.
- Boot to DOS rather than to WinXP.

My list used to be a LOT longer, but I've managed to figure out
everything on my own. Some of the above may not be possible, but I
have to ask. Actually, all I may need is a URL that gives me
information on "Running DOS with XP". Any help would be appreciated!

Bill(at)AA4M.Com
E-mail: Change "(at) to "@"

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Windows XP is not based on the old MS-DOS platform.

Troubleshooting MS-DOS-Based Programs in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314106&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Create a Boot Disk for an NTFS or FAT Partition in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305595

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| I'm interested in getting some of my old DOS programs running under XP
| Home. To this end it would be helpful if I knew how to:
|
| - Load the ANSI.SYS file, isn't there a command that will allow me to
| load a .SYS file with a BAT file?
| - Make a bootable floppy.
| - Boot to DOS rather than to WinXP.
|
| My list used to be a LOT longer, but I've managed to figure out
| everything on my own. Some of the above may not be possible, but I
| have to ask. Actually, all I may need is a URL that gives me
| information on "Running DOS with XP". Any help would be appreciated!
|
| Bill(at)AA4M.Com
| E-mail: Change "(at) to "@"

 

[Malke]

I'm interested in getting some of my old DOS programs running under XP
Home. To this end it would be helpful if I knew how to:

- Load the ANSI.SYS file, isn't there a command that will allow me to
load a .SYS file with a BAT file?
- Make a bootable floppy.
- Boot to DOS rather than to WinXP.

My list used to be a LOT longer, but I've managed to figure out
everything on my own. Some of the above may not be possible, but I
have to ask. Actually, all I may need is a URL that gives me
information on "Running DOS with XP". Any help would be appreciated!

Bill(at)AA4M.Com
E-mail: Change "(at) to "@"

Sorry, no free email support. Here's your url:

www.google.com

Putting in the search term "running DOS with XP" brings me about 372,000
links. I'm sure some of them will be useful to you, especially since
the first one is about running games and a lot of those old DOS games
are really fun.

Cheers,

Malke

 

[Rob Schneider]

I'm interested in getting some of my old DOS programs running under XP
Home. To this end it would be helpful if I knew how to:

- Load the ANSI.SYS file, isn't there a command that will allow me to
load a .SYS file with a BAT file?
- Make a bootable floppy.
- Boot to DOS rather than to WinXP.

My list used to be a LOT longer, but I've managed to figure out
everything on my own. Some of the above may not be possible, but I
have to ask. Actually, all I may need is a URL that gives me
information on "Running DOS with XP". Any help would be appreciated!

Bill(at)AA4M.Com
E-mail: Change "(at) to "@"

The files c:\windows\system32\config.nt and
c:\windows\system32\autoexec.net are used by default when the new
command prompt box (what you might DOS but it isn't). Put your settings
there.

 

[S.Sengupta]

Hi,
XP doesn't include DOS.But CMD.EXE is a command line interface which you
may use for those apps.Start >Run >type CMD.EXE > ok

please see:-
Troubleshooting MS-DOS-Based Programs in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q314106
http://dbforums.com/arch/90/2002/12/636080
DOS Sound:-http://computers.douglasthrift.net/winxpfaq/
regards,
ssg MS-MVP

 

[Mike Clay]

Why bother answering if you're just going to be a dick ?