![]() ![]() Support for quick-launch programs to run inside DOSBox-X (Windows only)ĭOSBox-X lets you use the Windows file browser to select a DOS program to quickly run inside DOSBox-X, and file associations for DOS programs are supported for the Windows Explorer as well. Set startcmd=true to enable this feature. It is possible to launch a Windows application from inside DOSBox-X to run on the Windows host, either using START command or run it directly from the shell. Support for starting programs to run on the host (Windows only) You can let DOSBox-X automatically convert mouse wheel movements to arrow keys, so that you can use the mouse wheel for scrolling in DOS applications. Support for converting mouse wheel movements to arrow keys With DOSBox-X there are several ways to copy and paste between DOSBox-X and the Windows clipboard, such as using the right mouse button or using a special device for it. Support for clipboard copy and paste (Windows only) Support for FAT32 file system and large disk imagesįAT32 file system is supported in DOSBox-X in addition to FAT12 and FAT16, so you can make and mount drives larger than 2GB. ![]() Set either ver=7.1 or lfn=true in the config file to enable this feature. Support for long filenames (LFN) in addition to 8.3 filenamesĭOSBox-X fully supports long filenames (LFN) which can be up to 255 characters, not just 8.3 names. Support for printer output, either a real or virtual printerĭOSBox-X supports parallel ports and printers attached to them, whether they are real printers or emulated printers for PostScript or PNG outputs. ![]() MDA and MCGA)ĭOSBox-X supports more video modes in addition to the more common ones, such as MDA, MCGA, Amstrad, and a few others. Pentium MMX and Pro)ĭOSBox-X supports virtually all CPU types prior to Pentium II at this time, from 8086 to Pentium Pro, including support for Pentium MMX instructions. Support for the IDE interface for disk imagesĭOSBox-X supports the BIOS IDE interface for hard disk and CD drives, which is especially useful for running guest systems inside DOSBox-X. You can set SHELL=4DOS.COM so that DOSBox-X will run the 4DOS 8.00 shell at start instead of the default shell. Support for 4DOS as the alternative shell with 4DOS 8.00 features and capabilities DOS, DEVICE, FCBS, FILES, LASTDRIVE)ĭOSBox-X supports a section that supports most DOS config.sys commands, such as COUNTRY, DEVICE, DOS, FCBS, FILES, INSTALL, LASTDRIVE, NUMLOCK, SET, and SHELL. VOL, LABEL, ATTRIB, PROMPT, MOUSE)ĭOSBox-X includes many DOS commands that are missing in DOSBox, such as FOR, VOL, LABEL, ATTRIB, PROMPT, EDIT, FIND, and MOUSE. As a result we have made several improvements to their emulations.īuilt-in external tools such as CWSDPMI, DOSIDLE and IMGMAKEĭOSBox-X has many useful tools already built-in, such as CWSDPMI, DOS4GW, DOSIDLE and IMGMAKE, which will appear on its Z: drive. One of DOSBox-X’s main goals is to become a great platform to run Windows 3.x and 9x and their software. Improved Windows 3.x and Windows 9x emulation All types of DOS programs are officially supported in DOSBox-X. Set machine=pc98 in the config file to start DOSBox-X in PC-98 mode.ĭOSBox-X provides many more config options that are not found in DOSBox, so that users have more options to customize the virtual machine inside DOSBox-X.ĭOSBox-X can automatically decide the CPU cycles to use for optimized speed, and it provides a Turbo function to increase the speed of the system inside it.ĭOSBox-X allows you to modify or customize the strings and additional contents displayed in its title bar and its appearance.īetter compatibility with DOS applicationsĪimed to be a complete DOS emulation package, DOSBox-X officially supports DOS applications, not just DOS games. With DOSBox-X you can now run PC-98 and its games. Save and load state support (with save slots)ĭOSBox-X provides a fully-featured system for saving and loading states with support for up to 100 save slots, selectable from the menu.ĭOSBox-X will automatically let you mount a drive if you try to enter a drive which is not yet mounted, and you can also let DOSBox-X automatically mount all available Windows drives at start. You can configure DOSBox-X‘s settings directly from its built-in GUI configuration tool instead of having to manually modify its config file. Examples of DOSBox-X’s unique features include:ĭOSBox-X features a drop-down menu system so that you can do many things from the GUI menu instead of typing commands or so. Apart from having virtually all existing features of DOSBox, DOSBox-X supports much more. As a cross-platform DOS emulator, DOSBox-X has the eventual goal of being a complete DOS emulation package. ![]()
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