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Newbie needing help with DosBox and DosBox Game Launcher

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First post, by NeveroddoreveN

Posted on 2025-11-11, 16:31

NeveroddoreveN Offline

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Hey everyone!! I am a newbie with DosBox, and am having a bit of a problem with running DosBox Game Launcher, I really hope someone can shed some light on my situation.

So, I have DosBox-Staging installed, along with Java 25 and DosBox Game Launcher. All of that is set up, but my issue is with the Game Wizard feature. Each time I double-click on the Game Wizard button, I get a message that the "Java Platform SE Binary" is not responding. I have tried a few times, but with each attempt I get the same message.

I attempted to get some help from ChatGPT (I am still a total newbie with it as well), that site said that the latest version of Java that works with DosBox Game Launcher is version 21. So, I went and installed that version, but again, I get the same message as before. Can anyone please help me with this? I am at a loss for ideas and could really use some guidance here. Any and all help is appreciated!! Thanks in advance!!

Reply 1 of 3, by rcblanke

Posted on 2025-11-25, 18:59

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Hi NeveroddoreveN, sorry to hear that. Can you please try starting DBGL with dbglcons.cmd in a cmd window? That way, if the application crashes (as you say, when you attempt to open the Game Wizard) you can see the 'stack trace', technical information about the cause of the problem. If you can provide that information back to me, I'm sure the problem can be resolved.

regards,
Ronald

Reply 2 of 3, by NeveroddoreveN

Posted on 2025-11-25, 20:15

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Hey rcblanke!! Thanks so much for getting back to me!! This whole DBGL issue has been plaguing me for quite some time, I do appreciate your taking the time to write back. I know very little about DOS, which I assume is the reason I have been in this situation for so long. So, to go with what you are suggesting, I am to open a command window and type in "dbglcon.cmd" and go from there? I would be more than happy to, I can't do this now but hopefully tomorrow after work I will have time to dive right in and let you know what the deal is with "stack trace". Seeing as how I am a total DOS newbie, where would the "stack trace" information be displayed? This might be a dumb question, again, I am really new to all of this. I will get back to you ASAP!! Again, thanks so much for responding, I really appreciate your assistance!! Have a great rest of your day, and I will respond to you soon!!

Reply 3 of 3, by NeveroddoreveN

Posted on Yesterday, 20:17

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Ronald (rcblanke) - I just wanted to keep you up to speed, I am going out of town in about an hour and will be away till later in the evening tomorrow. I wanted to let you know because I had said I would test out your theory about putting "dbglcons.cmd" in a command window and testing it out, but it looks like I won't have time today. I got off work a little while ago and it's been one thing after another. My apologies!!!

Either when I get home tomorrow, or sometime Friday, I will make sure to do as you have suggested and see where it takes me. I really do appreciate your help, this DBGL issue has been a problem for me for a few months now. I tried the DosBox page on Reddit and the DosBox-Staging Discord, but no one seems to know how to remedy my situation. So I REALLY appreciate your help!! You have been so gracious! Anyway, I need to go pack for tomorrow, I will message you as soon as I can. I hope you have a great rest of your day!!

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