How do I Run a DOS Program in an AMD Athlon 64X2?

Running a DOS Program Using The Command Prompt

1. Click 'Start,' then go to 'All Programs,' then 'Accessories' and click 'Command Prompt.'

2. Type 'cd /' to exit the 'Windows' directory.

3. Enter the directory of the program you wish to run. Type the file name with the 'exe' or 'bat' extension and press 'Enter' to run it.

Running a DOS Program Using DOSbox

4. Create a folder on your hard drive in the 'Windows' environment.

5. Store all the DOS programs you wish to run in this directory. Use separate directories for all your programs. As an example, the directory created will be named 'X.'

6. Start the DOSbox program. In the command prompt which appears, you will see the program's drive letter displayed. Type 'mount X' and press 'Enter.' This will make the directory recognizable by the program.

7. Type 'cd X' and press 'Enter.' You will now be in the 'X' directory. Type the file name with the 'exe' or 'bat' extension and press 'Enter' to run it.