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The old DOS based games are no longer compatible with the newer Windows operating system, but you can still play the old games with a DOS emulator. These instructions will allow you to set up this simulation of DOS in about an hour. Knowledge of DOS is helpful, but not required. This is a free and legal way to enjoy those old games. Click here to browse some of the classic DOS games now available for free.
We will be using a DOS Emulator called DOSBox to simulate a DOS environment on your computer. DOSBox is a widely used program available for free. It is available here but we will talk about installation in step 2 and 3.
We will be using a DOS Emulator called DOSBox to simulate a DOS environment on your computer. DOSBox is a widely used program available for free. It is available here but we will talk about installation in step 2 and 3.
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Signing UpStep 1Create a Folder
First you create a folder to store the files we will create in the following steps. I created a folder called dosgames in my program files folder on the C: drive.
To do this:
1. Open My Computer from the desktop or start bar.
2. Open C:
3. Open Program Files
4. Right click on white space within the file.
5. Move your mouse to new and select Folder.
-You may revive a message asking for permission to do this. Click yes.
6. Rename your folder by:
-right click the folder.
-type in the desired name of the folder eg. dosgames.
The location of the folder is:
C:\Program Files\dosgames
Because DOS dose not do spaces it is also called:
C:\Progra~1\dosgames
You can create the folder wherever you want, but make sure you know the location. If you are having issues with future steps then I recommend creating the folder at the same spot i have.
To do this:
1. Open My Computer from the desktop or start bar.
2. Open C:
3. Open Program Files
4. Right click on white space within the file.
5. Move your mouse to new and select Folder.
-You may revive a message asking for permission to do this. Click yes.
6. Rename your folder by:
-right click the folder.
-type in the desired name of the folder eg. dosgames.
The location of the folder is:
C:\Program Files\dosgames
Because DOS dose not do spaces it is also called:
C:\Progra~1\dosgames
You can create the folder wherever you want, but make sure you know the location. If you are having issues with future steps then I recommend creating the folder at the same spot i have.
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So if you have multiple games installed, how could you make it so any given one could start automatically? (For example, different shortcuts for Doom, Wolfenstein, etc.)
"Recommendations
Different games will naturally work best with different configuration settings. Something to consider is to define a conf file for each game that will set the appropriate configurations and start the game for you. Then, create a shortcut such as DOSBox.exe -conf "DOSbox-GameName.conf" so that you can start your game in the least possible number of steps. "
(from http://www.dosbox.com/wiki/Dosbox.conf)