running DOS on XP - Tech Support Forums

mazlo · November 1st, 2004, 02:03 PM

New here to techimo and a novice.

I have put XP on one of a two computer newtwork, the other remains 98sw as it runs a couple of necessary programs. The programs are runing ok on the XP computer BUT the programs run in a small windows screen.

Alt/enter does not work. A new video card and different monitor all fail to offer full screen view.

One program has a screen saver, which after the six minute wait, turns the screen into full view (as if magically). The second program, written in foxpro (tells you how old the program is) remains as a small window. Much more of this and I'll go bug eyed.

Any tech info (in english please) certrainly appreciated.

**GroundZero3** · November 1st, 2004, 02:12 PM

*moved out of community forum as that is designed for other topics than computers

have you tried to run the programs in compatibility mode? (when you do compatiblilty mode you can set it to run at 640X480

DOS in xp is emulated

mazlo · November 1st, 2004, 02:38 PM

Tks GZ3
Tried all possible compatability modes offered. Still same size tiny "window".
What is "dos in xp is emulated"?

**GroundZero3** · November 1st, 2004, 02:50 PM

it means there is no real dos in windows xp

with the development of win2k and above dos was taken out and emulated

more info
http://www.infoworld.com/articles/tc...windowsxp.html

mazlo · November 1st, 2004, 03:15 PM

Didn't quite understand that when purchasing XP, but well understood now. No DOS on XP, actually that sucks. Our litttle system has had two full (and I mean full) crashes since 98se was loaded. Only programs still running - DOS. All windoze
programs went - bibi

Still, what to do to get these screens the right size.

dannychuckle · November 1st, 2004, 03:42 PM

can you right click on the border of the window and change the settings in properties?

mazlo · November 1st, 2004, 04:40 PM

No can do

FatalException · November 1st, 2004, 04:57 PM

You could always download a real, free MS-DOS emulator that is designed to work with ALL DOS applications. You can get it at: http://dosbox.sourceforge.net/news.php?show_news=1 . It also allows you to force any emulator to display the DOS program at full-screen resolution.

mazlo · November 1st, 2004, 05:22 PM

So loading this dosbox emulator will allow dos screens to be seen in full mode rather than mini windows?

If this works, we're good as gold. Much appreciate your input.

MadMan2k · November 1st, 2004, 07:27 PM

Yes, DOSBOX is great. I use it to run older DOS-based games, and yes, it lets you go fullscreen or run in a window. The documentation covers using it fairly well, but let us know if you can't get it.