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DosBox and Vista 64 crash

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First post, by JMatute

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Hi!
A couple of weeks ago I installed DosBox in my new computer: HP Pavilion tx2000 (Turion64 x2), that runs under Vista 64 service pack 1, I was able to run the DOS programs I need. Just today trying to run DosBox, it starts running but crashes before getting to the window where you mount drive c.

I was trying a new software Speed Meter Pro, which I downloaded a couple of days ago. Could this be the one causing DosBox not to run? or maybe a new software or windows update? Do you have any idea on software conflicts?
Or do you have any idea what could have happened?
I am enclosing a detailed information on my machine.
Thanks for your help,
Regards,
J

Reply 1 of 4, by filipetolhuizen

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Try disabling that software before you run DosBox and see if it still crashes...

Reply 2 of 4, by JMatute

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Thanks!
I did removed the software, and still have the problem... Any other ideas?
I appreciate your help and concern.
Regards,

Reply 3 of 4, by wd

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Works fine here. Maybe disable all background apps (be sure you are NOT
connected to the internet/network when disabling firewall or anti virus software).

Reply 4 of 4, by JMatute

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Thanks wd!
It worked..... I disabled one by one all the apps, and was testing. Finally I got to a new beta of PC Tools Spyware for Vista 64. Once this one was disabled, it worked. I restarted the computer and enable once again the PC Tools software, and now there is no crash anymore.
I appreciate your help.
Many thanks to filipetolhuizen who also gave me advice.
Regards, and nice 2009

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