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	Common problems with DOSBox and some solutions can be found ~~<a href="DOSBoxTips.html">~~here~~</a>~~.		Common problems with DOSBox and some solutions can be found [[Common DOSBox Problems\|here]].

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	You can install Windows 3.x in DOSBox to to play some early Windows games. See [http://vogons.zetafleet.com/viewtopic.php?t=9405">this tutorial] for how.		You can install Windows 3.x in DOSBox to to play some early Windows games. See [http://vogons.zetafleet.com/viewtopic.php?t=9405 this tutorial] for how.

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	Many find DOSBox intimidating to use. For those used to DOS, DOSBox is as easy to use. There are just a few extra commands for configuring the emulator, such as "MOUNT". For a list and information on using these commands, see the [http://www.dosbox.com/DOSBoxManual.html">DOSBox manual]. You can also type "HELP" for a list of commands and "INTRO" for a short introduction.		Many find DOSBox intimidating to use. For those used to DOS, DOSBox is as easy to use. There are just a few extra commands for configuring the emulator, such as "MOUNT". For a list and information on using these commands, see the [http://www.dosbox.com/DOSBoxManual.html DOSBox manual]. You can also type "HELP" for a list of commands and "INTRO" for a short introduction.

	===<br /> 2 Easy Ways to Start a Game in DOSBox ===		===<br /> 2 Easy Ways to Start a Game in DOSBox ===

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Many find DOSBox intimidating to use. For those used to DOS, DOSBox is as easy to use. There are just a few extra commands for configuring the emulator, such as "MOUNT". For a list and information on using these commands, see the [http://www.dosbox.com/DOSBoxManual.html">DOSBox manual]. You can also type "HELP" for a list of commands and "INTRO" for a short introduction. ===
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Many find DOSBox intimidating to use. For those used to DOS, DOSBox is as easy to use. There are just a few extra commands for configuring the emulator, such as "MOUNT". For a list and information on using these commands, see the [http://www.dosbox.com/DOSBoxManual.html">DOSBox manual]. You can also type "HELP" for a list of commands and "INTRO" for a short introduction.

===<br /> 2 Easy Ways to Start a Game in DOSBox ===

====<br /> Drag and Drop: ====

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If you put a [[Creating a DOSBox Shortcut|Shortcut to DOSBox]] on your desktop, you can drop a folder on it to mount that folder as "C:" or an executable (COM, EXE or BAT) to mount its folder as "C:" <em>and</em> launch that file in DOSBox.
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====<br /> Send To: ====

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If you drop a [[Creating a DOSBox Shortcut|Shortcut to DOSBox]] into your "SendTo" folder in your Windows user profile in the "Documents and Settings" directory ("C:\Users\<strong><YourUserName></strong>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo" for Vista/Windows 7 users), you will see dosbox.exe listed in the "Send To" right click menu. If you right click on a DOS executable and choose "Send To > dosbox.exe" that file will be launched in DOSBox. You can rename this Shortcut to whatever you want, such as "DOSBox".
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===<br /> The Best Way: Create a Game Shortcut ===

Use these [[Creating a Game DOSBox Shortcut|Instructions for Making a Custom Shortcut]] for your game.

===<br /> Run Windows 3x Games in DOSBox ===

You can install Windows 3.x in DOSBox to to play some early Windows games. See [http://vogons.zetafleet.com/viewtopic.php?t=9405">this tutorial] for how.

===<br /> DOSBox Tips ===

Common problems with DOSBox and some solutions can be found <a href="DOSBoxTips.html">here</a>.

==<br /> References ==

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== Also See ==

* [[DOSBox|Main DOSBox Page]]
* [[Emulators|Main Emulator Page]]
* [[Utilities|Main Utilities Page]]
 
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