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DOS 6.22

topic posted Wed, January 18, 2006 - 1:00 PM by  Schrödinger'... 		Share/Save/Bookmark
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I have a legacy application I now need to run. It' runs on DOS 6.22 and if memory serves well on the DOS inside Windpws 95.

I own licensed versions of both.
Soooo I figure on using an older drive and loading the OS on that and just swapping 'em out when I want to run the legacy stuff. a it of a pain but easier and cheaper than building a second box.

My Win95 copy wants to install over DOS. DAMNITALL!!
My DOS 6.22 disks have a corruption in the start disk. Double DAMMITALL!!


Any one have an idea how I can get a DOS copy?
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  • Hypno
    Hypno
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    Re: DOS 6.22

    Wed, January 18, 2006 - 4:16 PM
    DOSBOX

    dosbox.sourceforge.net

    And just run it from Win2K/WinXP

    I've even run graphic applications (like DPaint) that used the old graphics modes (but not VESA modes that require a driver).

    The only problem I've found is that it doesn't deal well with dual monitors which can confuse its display.
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    • Schr...
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      Re: DOS 6.22

      Thu, January 19, 2006 - 2:35 PM
      The CMD function won't work for this it's gotta be native DOS.

      As to DOS BOX Which down load is the Win-XP version of Dos Box?

      DOSBox
      Debian woody package version 0.63-2 i386 deb
      Windows version 0.63 Win32 installer
      FreeBSD package version 0.63 TGZ
      Fedora Core 2 &3 version 0.63 rpm
      Gentoo Linux version 0.63 portage
      Source version 0.63 Source
      BeOS version 0.63 binary (x86)
      Mac OS X version 0.63 By shawn holwegner
      OS/2 version 0.63 port by josch
      Suse 9.0 rpm version 0.61 i686 rpm
      Suse 9.0 src rpm version 0.61 src rpm
      Suse 8.2 rpm version 0.60 i586 rpm
      Old dosbox versions
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      • Unsu...
         

        Re: DOS 6.22

        Thu, January 19, 2006 - 3:21 PM
        <The CMD function won't work for this it's gotta be native DOS. >

        I said don't type CMD, type COMMAND. It should bring up a DOS window.
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        • Hypno
          Hypno
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          Re: DOS 6.22

          Thu, January 19, 2006 - 3:32 PM
          You'd want the Windows version of DosBOX, the others run on Linux.

          I'll do some checking but I recall having a link to site that had nearly every version of DOS. There's also FreeDOS and a couple of others if you really need to boot it.
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  • Unsu...
     

    Re: DOS 6.22

    Wed, January 18, 2006 - 9:03 PM
    I don't know how you can get the old DOS, but if you are using a more recent version of Windows, have you tried running the application from the command line - not by typing "cmd", but instead by typing "command". Can your application not run in this environment?
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    • Schr...
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      Re: DOS 6.22

      Fri, January 20, 2006 - 6:48 AM
      I'll try that Mr. Pug. I've never used that before & Was unaware if it's existence as separate from CMD.

      I had thought CMD was the DOS shorthand for Command as DEL is for Delete. Or maybe I have thate wrong too.
      thanks.
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      • Unsu...
         

        Re: DOS 6.22

        Fri, January 20, 2006 - 7:08 AM
        ... I'm not fully sure it will work, but it seems worth a shot. I know the COMMAND function is available at least until XP-Pro 32-bit. I don't know how things might be different for 64-bit.

        Please let us know if it works. Thanks.
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        • Schr...
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          Re: DOS 6.22

          Fri, January 20, 2006 - 10:15 AM
          It's there. It looks different from the CMD screen when invoked.

          Prior I tried to install my old 32 bit version MS office suite onto my XP 64 Bit. It failed. It installed but when invoked wouldn't open and created a glitch in my Norton program that prevented part of the e-mail scanning from woeking.

          To get this program up I need to install it. ( right now I'm copying the disks to a directory)
          I have no clue what will happen when I try to run the Install command in the older DOS program.
          I don't think I can run it from the XP windoe and don't know whether I can run it from the COMMAND as that's a temporary thing.

          The sophistication of the software I want to use is such that I sort of doubt whether DOSBOX can run it. It's engineering softweare not video intensive stuff like games. I am guessing DOSBOX was created with the gamer in mind. .

          Have some inage files of the DOS program disks I got online and am trying to ficure out how to use 'em. I think I just mount the disk drive by booting to it ( sounds sexy). Then I'll have an exclusive mount.
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        • Schr...
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          Re: DOS 6.22

          Sun, January 22, 2006 - 10:44 AM
          Was not able to load using the command function.


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          • Jason
            Jason
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            Re: DOS 6.22

            Sun, January 22, 2006 - 2:14 PM
            Cliff -

            Running DOS apps in the NT VDM has its limitations. NT is a sandboxed operating system with many layers of inderection protecting the various programs running on the machine from each other. Older DOS apps that break these rules have a slim chance of running. Basically, there are some things that just wont run, at all. It might be helpful to explain what this app is as that might indicate what the problem might be.

            Its possible that it is attempting to perform certain low-level hardware access (for instance direct hard disk access is forbidden, as is direct port access) or may have issues with NTs memory allocation style etc. There are also privileged instuctions that will cause NT to terminate the process. You might want to try the Application Compatibility options. There are a lot things you can try if you have a clue as to the source of the problem. You may have to be persistent to get this to work, or you just may be out of luck.

            Another option is to get Virtual PC, install real DOS (easily available in several flavors on the net) on it and your application should run. This may be the simplest and most reliable way to do what you want, depending on the context.

            Cheers,
            Jason

            general info on VDM:
            www.windowsitlibrary.com/Conte...2.html

            Beginners guide to running DOS on win2000 (same basic stuff applies NT4 and XP):
            www.sysopt.com/tutorials/...php/3532691

            Tip for XPSP2:
            www.pcmag.com/article2/0,...58198,00.asp

            Application Compatibility Options:
            www.microsoft.com/windowsxp...ompat.mspx

            NT User mode Port driver:
            www.embeddedtronics.com/public...ort.zip
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