Another option to run old subsims (DOS) under XP

MarkShot · 07-15-06, 05:39 PM

Once every few weeks, someone asks about running AOD (DOS) or SH1 (DOS) under XP. The options available are DOSBOX or using the XP DOS subsystem for SH1 with VDMS sound.

Myself, I am using the above approaches. But for those who were unable to get a good result, there is now another option to try.

Microsoft has just made Virtual PC 2004 a free download. Thus, you can create a true DOS emulation running under XP. However, you will need an installable copy of DOS.

SPQR · 07-30-06, 05:57 AM

Also, it only works with XP professional.

Hitman · 07-31-06, 01:23 PM

Thanks for the tip. When I return from my holidays the 15th of August and have more time, I'll see about macking a sticky topic with all these tips

MarkShot · 03-06-07, 11:25 PM

Ah since someone decided to sticky my post, then I should update it with the fact the Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 is now out of beta and available as a free download:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...c/default.mspx

Also, I see that the DOSBOX 0.7 has recently been released. Although I still use DOSBOX 0.63 for AOD, there is also a DOSBOX 0.65 which works with AOD. However, I think 0.63 does a better job of minimizing and then returning to full screen than later versions.

MarkShot · 03-06-07, 11:28 PM

Although I prefer AOD (DOS), I was able to get CAOD (Windows) working under VirtualPC running Win98 SE where I could not get it to run directly under Windows XP with sound support.

07-15-06, 05:39 PM	#1
MarkShot Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,134 Downloads: 93 Uploads: 0	Another option to run old subsims (DOS) under XP Once every few weeks, someone asks about running AOD (DOS) or SH1 (DOS) under XP. The options available are DOSBOX or using the XP DOS subsystem for SH1 with VDMS sound. Myself, I am using the above approaches. But for those who were unable to get a good result, there is now another option to try. Microsoft has just made Virtual PC 2004 a free download. Thus, you can create a true DOS emulation running under XP. However, you will need an installable copy of DOS. __________________ War games, not wars! --- Only a small few profit from war (that should not stand)!

07-31-06, 01:23 PM	#3
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,109 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	Thanks for the tip. When I return from my holidays the 15th of August and have more time, I'll see about macking a sticky topic with all these tips __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

03-06-07, 11:25 PM	#4
MarkShot Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,134 Downloads: 93 Uploads: 0	Ah since someone decided to sticky my post, then I should update it with the fact the Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 is now out of beta and available as a free download: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...c/default.mspx Also, I see that the DOSBOX 0.7 has recently been released. Although I still use DOSBOX 0.63 for AOD, there is also a DOSBOX 0.65 which works with AOD. However, I think 0.63 does a better job of minimizing and then returning to full screen than later versions. __________________ War games, not wars! --- Only a small few profit from war (that should not stand)! Last edited by MarkShot; 03-07-07 at 01:14 PM.

03-06-07, 11:28 PM	#5
MarkShot Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,134 Downloads: 93 Uploads: 0	Although I prefer AOD (DOS), I was able to get CAOD (Windows) working under VirtualPC running Win98 SE where I could not get it to run directly under Windows XP with sound support. __________________ War games, not wars! --- Only a small few profit from war (that should not stand)!

07-30-06, 05:57 AM	#2
SPQR Nub Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Also, it only works with XP professional.