Some DOS programs will not work in any current version of Windows. Generally, these are utilities that work close to the hardware, such as defraggers and diagnostic tools.

Use Scalable Windows: vDos allows you to run DOS applications in scalable windows with crisp TTF fonts, enhancing readability and usability.

DOS programs are usually run in a window so they can be moved around with other open windows. In addition, data can be cut, copied and pasted between other DOS and Windows programs.

My father is currently using an old Windows 95 machine circa 1999 to run a DOS program which he uses to bill the government. Buying a new program is not really an option because all the modern ...

Robert Wray wants to know if his old DOS programs will run in Windows 7. Here’s the general rule: If the DOS program ran in XP, it will probably run in a 32-bit version of Windows 7. But no DOS ...

If you're beyond basic Windows 10 customization -- and comfortable working in the Registry or the Command Prompt -- you've probably noticed that you can't run programs as an administrator by default.

Windows Me doesn’t allow you to boot to DOS. Yes, you can still open a DOS session under Windows Me. Most DOS programs will run in such a session, but some won’t. A few readers who miss the ...