1. Apr 28, 2009 #1

   Mr. Pimp

   

   Why can't vista run DOS games?

    

   Mr. Pimp, Apr 28, 2009
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3. Apr 28, 2009 #2

   Coin

   

   Because it is a different operating system.
   
   There are emulators and such that let you run DOS games virtually inside Vista, however. I think "DOSBox" is the one most people use.

    

   Coin, Apr 28, 2009
4. Apr 28, 2009 #3

   rcgldr

   

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   In addition to DosBox, there's also Virtual PC 2007 (free from Microsoft), but you have to install msdos into the virtual machine. Virtual PC 2007 doesn't support USB controllers, so DosBox may be better for games that need controllers.

    

   rcgldr, Apr 28, 2009
5. Apr 29, 2009 #4

   Mr. Pimp

   

   Ya set up 640x480screen resolution.mount c c:\oldgames.cdkeen5.

    

   Mr. Pimp, Apr 29, 2009

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