Can't type in DOSbox \ VOGONS

Can't type in DOSbox

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First post, by Jostin Tym

Posted on 2020-12-21, 20:34

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I am running Windows10. For whatever reason, I can't use my keyboard when using DOSbox. As most of the games I'm attempting to play use WASD to navigate, you can imagine how frustrating this is.

Can you suggest any fixes?

Reply 1 of 3, by TheMLGladiator

Posted on 2020-12-21, 21:57

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Not sure, are you running. DOSBox in fullscreen or windowed mode?

Reply 2 of 3, by evasive

Posted on 2020-12-21, 23:29

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what version of DOSbox are you running?

Reply 3 of 3, by Dominus

Posted on 2020-12-22, 11:56

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Please change the output setting in the dosbox configuration

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