DOS games running slow

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - DOS games running slow

Posted: 1/28/2006 11:30:41 AM EDT

I have some old dos games and I would like to use them on Windows XP.

The only problem is they run slow and with no sound.

How can I fix that, if at all?

Posted: 1/28/2006 12:15:08 PM EDT

[#1]

Have you tried changing the compatibility settings?

Right click the icon for the game you want to run. > Properties > > Compatibility > Check the Compatibility mode box and from the drop down menu select one of the windows versions.

Posted: 1/28/2006 12:50:23 PM EDT

[#2]

I have had ver little experience with this. Even though DOs works fine on about anything, some games and applications don't. Your computer may be too fast. The DOS on XP is an emulation and as said before you may want to change the compatibillity more. However its still an emulation. The Last
DOS OS with a GUI on top was windows ME.

Posted: 1/28/2006 12:53:26 PM EDT

[#3]

you may want to re-partition and install Free-DOS.

Posted: 1/28/2006 12:55:35 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
you may want to re-partition and install Free-DOS.

Or just get a small 2 gig drive from a computer shop and switch the boot ordr in the bios

Posted: 1/28/2006 1:01:12 PM EDT

[#5]

Google "VDM Sound"

Great little app that emulates old-school audio.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - DOS games running slow

General » General Discussion

Win a FREE Membership!

Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!

You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.

Warning

Confirm Action

About AR15.COM

Stay Connected

Newsletter

Contact Us