How to use DOSBox for running 16-bit DOS app. in 32-bit DOS?? \ VOGONS

How to use DOSBox for running 16-bit DOS app. in 32-bit DOS??

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First post, by Beagles

Posted on 2005-11-28, 16:12

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Hi, was recommended this site from another forum. I have an DOS program called EPROM.EXE from Dallas Semiconductors (programmed 1994). This application has been running in a 16-bit DOS environment apparantly, as I get the message "Built for 16-bit DOS subsystem" when I try to run it. This when I tried to communicate through the COM-port in WIN XP. Any one that think that I could run this old DOS program in an 32-bit DOS enviroment, using DOSBox?? And how to start an .exe file in DOSBox??

I would very much appreciate any help in this matter!

Kind regards B

Reply 1 of 4, by Qbix

Posted on 2005-11-28, 16:23

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try reading the documentation that comes with DOSBox.

and yes DOSBox should run stuff from 94 just fine.

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Reply 2 of 4, by eL_PuSHeR

Posted on 2005-11-28, 17:33

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You should take a look at this forum SECTION as well as doing what Qbix suggested.

If you are still stuck, keep asking.

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Reply 3 of 4, by Beagles

Posted on 2005-11-30, 14:52

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Hi again, did what you guy´s proposed, got DOSBox started. Also started my old program "half-way" using the really helpful intro text. Real good stuff!! 😀 .

But the only problem is that the program stopped after it had printed it´s name, saying that "COM1 DOES NOT EXIST" (see attachment). Is there a way to solve this? As the Dallas program apparantly uses the COM1 port. Can DOSBox use peripherals as COM ports?

Thankful for any help!

Kind regards Beagles

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Reply 4 of 4, by Qbix

Posted on 2005-11-30, 15:55

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hmm try a cvs build. preferable the one from aep emulation.
you can find more information about in the development forum (in one of the upmost topics)

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