Play DOS classics on your PC

DOSBox is a gaming emulator program that allows users to run classic games and applications designed for MS-DOS. It functions as a full CPU emulator, capable of running DOS programs, requiring the CPU to operate in real or protected mode. It requires you to have a copy of a DOS program.

A gateway to the DOS era

DOSBox emulates various hardware components to ensure compatibility with a wide range of DOS software. It allows users to run classic DOS games and applications on modern systems. It emulates various graphics and sound hardware, providing an authentic experience. The emulator is configured via command-line arguments or plain text configuration files.

It supports a range of graphics modes and sound hardware, including PC speaker emulation. It also includes features like screenshot and gameplay recording, and supports networking for DOS games. Designed to be portable, its cross-platform compatibility makes it accessible, but requires some knowledge to run any game of your choice well.

A valuable program for DOS game enthusiasts

DOSBox is a robust emulator for running classic DOS games and applications on modern systems. As a full CPU emulator, it accurately recreates the DOS environment through hardware emulation. While offering broad compatibility and features like recording and networking, it may require some DOS knowledge for the most optimal use.

  • Pros

    • Extensive DOS game compatibility
    • Cross-platform support
    • Emulates multiple hardware systems
  • Cons

    • May require some DOS knowledge
    • Requires you to have a DOS game copy to use it
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DOSBox for PC

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  • 3.3
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  • V0.74-3

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    Anonymous user

    DOS > Win 7. Excelent! Also, if I do Alt+F4, it don't close!So, MS DOS > Windows 7! Pros: Alt+Enter for full screencompatability will all DOS programs Cons: Nothing

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    Anonymous user

    Doxbox works with windows7 64-bit. i have windows 7 64-bit and am using it for old DOS programs. It's working!

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    Anonymous user

    Don´t work with windows 7 64 bit!. don´t work with windows 7 64 bit ! don´t work with windows 7 64 bit

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