DOS Games

ZeeCow · TweakNOOB Joined: 31 Aug 2003 Posts: 4

Dear guys,

I would like to ask what can i do if i wanna play some DOS games like "Crusader: No Remorse" and "No Regret" series. i've also got the X-COM series (first 3 series), and "Privateer 2:The Darkening" but can't play them either. i'm using Win98. Do i need to install DOS as well? where can i get DOS nowadays?

Thansk for your help.

Zee

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CooLJoE · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2003 2:21 am Post subject:

Win98 comes with DOS by default. The OS is based around DOS so it is always there. Only Windows 2000/XP and later have no actual DOS installed. They only have a command prompt, which is like an emulated DOS.

Some DOS games have issues when trying to run them in Windows. Best way to try them is to create shortcuts to the main executable file (generally a .EXE or .COM file). Check the properties of that shortcut and you should see an advanced section that has settings for memory and what not. Set those to max values or auto. Then just try running that shortcut. It may work and it may not. Only way to know is to try though.
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