dos games on windows xp

[moschops77]

I have a few games that are quite old and run on windows95/98 but not on xp. I can get a few to run but with ni sound. I've downloaded dosbox (but not sure what to do with it!) and also tried running the programs through VDMS but I still can't get any sound or it says it can't find the CD - and some still won't play at all. Anyone got any ideas?

[kid_no_all]

ok right what you want to do is to go to the game properties and look under compatiblity the click run compatiblity mode for the select 95/98 or whatever you need hope it helps

[kid_no_all]

soz i meant game icon properties

[Serenity63]

Although dosbox can look quite daunting with all the options it has, it also supports drag & drop - just drag the icon of the game you wish to play onto the dosbox icon on your desktop and most of the games will play automatically and with sound, i think it uses windows to emulate the soundblaster card, which was the most common.......i think, feel free to correct me :o)