Security Technician Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 i was told that if i downloaded microsoft virtual pc 2004 sp1 i would be able to run dos based programs, ie morley fire 5 etc downloaded the program etc but i cant see how this works, has anyone done this, or recomend another way of doing? am using a pcmia serial port adapter which i am told will work in dos rather than usb thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubit Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 i was told that if i downloaded microsoft virtual pc 2004 sp1 i would be able to run dos based programs, ie morley fire 5 etcdownloaded the program etc but i cant see how this works, has anyone done this, or recomend another way of doing? am using a pcmia serial port adapter which i am told will work in dos rather than usb thanks Have you loaded DOS on the virtual??? Think you'll have success if you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breff Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I've used some software called DosBox to run old Dos Games, google it. The opinions I express are mine and are usually correct! (Except when I'm wrong)(which I'm not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Security Technician Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 i thought that but guy who told me reckoned he jst downloaded, went through setup wizzard and selected ms dos operating system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubit Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 i thought that but guy who told me reckoned he jst downloaded, went through setup wizzard and selected ms dos operating system With Virtual PC or equivalent you must have the relevant OS installed. Otherwise the programmes simply won't install. It's a great tool for testing various software without risking your main partitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateurandy Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 With Virtual PC or equivalent you must have the relevant OS installed. Otherwise the programmes simply won't install. It's a great tool for testing various software without risking your main partitions. Type bootdisk into google and you'll find all you need....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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