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Dos games on XP

W.A.K · 2006-02-03 12:48:50

why do some pc/laptops running xp allow old dos based games to run and others dont? I was looking to run "the day of the viper" an old amiga game. i know i need an emulator for that one but for others why do they work in my work pc and not on the laptop at home?

03-02-2006 12:48pm

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W.A.K

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why do some pc/laptops running xp allow old dos based games to run and others dont? I was looking to run "the day of the viper" an old amiga game. i know i need an emulator for that one but for others why do they work in my work pc and not on the laptop at home?

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#2 03-02-2006 1:13pm

Stephen

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Different hardware?
There are several ways to get DOS games working on XP.
1. Emulator - DOSBox - emulates a dos pc and works pretty well for older DOS games
2. VDMSound - emulates soundblaster 16 soundcard, joystick and some other bits and bobs. With this I am running TIE Fighter CD perfectly on my xp system.
3. Compatibility modes - XP can run in windows 98 compatibility mode, which can have success with some DOS games, but not with others.
4. Interpreters - I use ScummVM to play old lucasarts adventure games. It is excellent.

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