In dosbox config change output to one of the other options.

Ok, tried it (all five options). But no success. The problem remains exactly the same.

and you saved and restarted dosbox?

if that doesn't work you might need to upgrade your graphic drivers to the very latest and/or use the windib thing (<- someone else please take over).

Saved: Yes. Closed the editor, and when I restarted it the otion were still changed. So I guess I´ve done it correctly.
Restart DOSBox: Yes. Since it shuts down after a few seconds, I´ve no other choice than to restart it. 😀
Graphic drivers: I´m using DriverMax. This little program keeps my drivers the newest possible.
windib: ????? What´s this? Please tutor me!

Read the manual (it's under the keyboard section, but it might help you).
I'd try updating my drivers (specially the nvidia ones) by hand; also...is your DirectX the latest version?

Please check what the status window writes prior to shutdown.

DirectX: Version 11
Status Window: Exit to error: MSG:Can´t load messages: C:\users\perechon\appdata\local\DOSBox\german

Right. C:\users does not exist at all. Where will I get the file needed in this folder?

ah, so you have configured some sort of german language pack ?
The download of dosbox from dosbox.com doesn't come with that installed.
So reset the configuration file (shortcut is in the startmenu)

Ok, now it works. Thanks!

If something is wrong with the language file, DOSBox will exit as well.

To check this behaviour, try to run DOSBox w/o language file first.

This post is to Qbix. I am a new member to this group because my copy of Dosbox has always worked fine. After getting another update from Microsoft to my Windows 7 - Home Premium, suddenly it doesn't work. It will load fine, but then it will not accept any keystrokes in any way. I am not knowledgaable "under the hood" so to speak, so I need a plain English solution or steps to take. I updated to the latest version of Dosbox (.074) in case that was the cause, but I get the same results either way. I could be wrong, but I don't see how my nvidia drivers could be the issue. An explanation would be greatly appreciated.

what does the console say? (the other window that opens when you start dosbox)

It says :

z:SET BLASTER=A220 I7 D1 H5 T6

I appreciate your help on this. I seem to have gotten off on the wrong foot with Dominus. I belong to a psychotherapy users group and on that list, requests for an ex change of personal issues or needs are normally referred to back channel (or private exchanges) rather than on the general list. I had mistakenly assumed that same policy was in place here. I never meant to circumvent policy or ruffle anyone's circuitry.

I mean the other window. The console window. It should open alongside with Dosbox. (if not you have altered the properties of the link that you use to start Dosbox. If you did this and only if you did this, edit it again and get rid of the -noconsole part)