Why can't vista run DOS games?
Apr 28, 2009 #2 Coin 561 1 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.
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.
Apr 28, 2009 #3 rcgldr Homework Helper 8,782 573 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.
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.