Running DOS Programs on Mac With DOSBox (Macintosh OS X)

[HunterGarbage]

if you don't know how to create a new folder you should not be using a computer

[BonzaiBillie1]

it wont allow me to create a new folder inside the dosbox? could you help me out please?

[SuperNavi64]

I want to download some windows stuff like "windows live movie maker" how do I do that on a MacBook, It always says "this cannot run on DOS mode" or something like that, what do i have to do?

[SchoolFreeware]

@SuperNavi64 Those programs need to run in Windows. You will need an emulator and a copy of Windows. A free Emulator is VirtualBox but you have to find a Windows Install CD someplace. - Also since you have a Mac you can edit movies with iMovie. iMovie should be already installed on your computer.

[SuperNavi64]

@SchoolFreeware yep it is, and thank u very much, but i do want something else. What about a web cam? like on my old computer i had Camstudio. and i would record stuff. what can i use to record inside the computer on a mac? u are a helpful person ^0^

[SchoolFreeware]

@SuperNavi64 I do not know of any free video screen recording software for Mac. Snapz Pro X from Ambrosia Software is what I use for the Mac. They offer a free trial.

[CopycatAoW]

Your voice makes me want to kill myself and everyone around me.

[MrBrett203]

i can't get the c drive to mount either HELP PLEASE!!

[Rhythmicons]

I have dosbox on my desktop created my folder but it always says that the folder doesn't exist



[sensibleGamer]

It works fine for me, right up until I try to install Turbo Pascal. I did exactly what it says, slected C, \TP\Disk1, Install to Hard Drive, Start Install, then is just says "Cannot Execute Unpack.com, S)kip file, A)bort?". I watched your video several times, did each step EXACTLY as you did, but it still gives me the problem.

[StagaDish85]

Good job, thanks for your help

[dude555413]

i dont have a programs folder



[SchoolFreeware]

@dude555413 You can make the folder by clicking on File --> New Folder in the Finder's menu

[dude555413]

@SchoolFreeware i cant its a dmg file

[celcius119]

I'm trying to load the command "C:\TESARENA>Arena106.exe" on my MacBook Pro but it's saying that "This program must be run under Win32"

....Help?

[SchoolFreeware]

@celcius119 A Win32 program is made for Windows. DOSBox will not run a Windows program. You need to get the dos program (if that company made a version that ran on DOS) or run the windows one in a Windows virtual machine.

[celcius119]

@SchoolFreeware Ok cool, I got it working now but it's slow as all hell. Ctrl+f12 doesn't work on my machine to speed up the cpu, do you have any idea how to do that? It's real unpleasant to play right now.

[SchoolFreeware]

@celcius119 In the DOSBox manual: MAC OS you can try using cmd(applekey) together with Ctrl if the key doesn't work eg. cmd-ctrl-F1, but some keys may still need remapping (in Linux too).

Try using Command + Ctrl + F12

[HaikalFA1]

@SchoolFreeware When I downloaded the DOSBox , I opened it and it said that this program cannot be run on DOS mode . HELP PLEASE .

[Reeseycup79]

Can it go into full screen mode?

[biglu30]

Great Tutorial! Funny how I was fairly fluent at DOS when i was only 8 or 9 years old but forgot pretty much all of it after the many years lol.

Question: how would saving games with memory capabilities factor into running DOS off an emulator?

[fajarpm]

is it possible to run turbo c++ in mac os using dosbox?

[Monkey7339]

OldDos is replaced to Qbasic!

[joebob926785]

hey i dont know why but i cant make folders

[malagrrl]

This is awesome! Thank you so much - your tutorial was very,very helpful - just opened qbasic in DOSBox and have an immense feeling of accomplishment XD

[RuneHells]

I've tried downloading things but it says "you may not run this on Dos mode" How do i get this to change?

[15liulj123]

ano i tried downloading loads of stuff but most of them say you may not run this on dos mode

[buildingmovies]

@RuneHells STOP TRYING TO RUN WINDOWS PROGRAMS ON IT! DOSBOX DOES NOT HAVE THE WIN32 API AND LIBRARIES!

[Dn32361]

i cant make a new folder

[buildingmovies]

@Dn32361 yes, in dosbox type "mkdir dirnamegoeshere" on the directory where you want the folder.

[ChipperMist]

Can I print within from DOSBox. I have a CVFAS program for my Buisness audit and I have to print lists so can I?

[maddiapples]

Ahaha! ths game is amazing ) I just downloaded it on my mac, and its great! I'll be downloading the lion one too ;D ehehe wrong vid

[maddiapples]

Ahaha! ths game is amazing ) I just downloaded it on my mac, and its great! I'll be downloading the lion one too ;D

[MrIlikelittleboyz]

last thing i got everything downloaded found my flash drive tried to open a program, but its all in some random symbol crap

[MrIlikelittleboyz]

ok i got this all figured out finally but now Qbasic cant find my flash drive

[MrIlikelittleboyz]

ok now when i try to mount the program or whatever it says directory programs dont exist

[MrIlikelittleboyz]

i put it in the applications folder but when i right click my options are eject, view, get help, arrange by. it wont let me make the program folder

[TheAndyman1000]

I typed "cd quake" but then I got a message that said " unable to change to: quake" then I tried quake106 which was the name of the folder (I downloaded the shareware demo from id.com and it said "unable to change to: quake106" I'm confused with what I'm supposed to do so I need some advice.

[TheAndyman1000]

@TheAndyman1000 nevermind I got it (I think)

[drako049]

@TheAndyman1000 HOW DID YOU DO IT. I'M GETTING THE SAME MESSAGE??

[AbyssmalAria]

I get the error: This program must be run under Win32

Suggestions?

[j0k3rb0yx]

Thanks for the video. Is there a way to make DOS take up the whole screen? I'm messing around with qbasic but I don't like how it's in a little window. Can you make it take up the whole screen?

[j0k3rb0yx]

@j0k3rb0yx OK so I figured it out ha - its alt + enter if anyone was wondering

[magicalcrackdown]

how can u run windows?

[magicalcrackdown]

thnaks but so what can i do

[magicalcrackdown]

hey man i download stff and when i open it says quote" this program cant be run in dos mode''.

[SchoolFreeware]

@magicalcrackdown Check to see if the program that you are trying to run in DosBox is built for DOS. It sounds like it was built for Windows.

[takedown316]

i can download dosbot but i cant install

[SchoolFreeware]

@takedown316 Make sure that you have the download file for Mac. There is a Windows version. The download file contains the DosBox application. All you need to is drag and drop the DosBox application or folder on your hard drive and you will be all set.

[takedown316]

i cant install dos i can download it but cant install

[megamanfan3]

This might do great if I want to run Win3.11 on Mac OS X.

[DrBlousonNoir]

THANK YOU SchoolFreeware! I can play my favorites games!

[DahhSkuxX]

i'm trying to do this thing on my apple mac, and the stupid thing says i can't open this folder with dos mode on . how can i turn dos mode off ?

[spidereine]

@DahhSkuxX I have the same problem - when I download applications it says 'this program cannot be run in DOS mode' - have you found any solutions?

[DahhSkuxX]

@spidereine uhm . no sorry man i'm still trying to work it out myself . I really want to download files but stupid dos mode. :/

[Mugai88]

@spidereine i have the same problem! have you found a solutions? this is driving me crazy!!

[anduril9969]

IT'S KILLING ME to get Daggerfall running. Could someone post a nice, slow, and clear video of them doing it on a Mac?

[freeeeeemusic]

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[ace942]

Thanks for posting this video. I got the DosBox program and played some DOS games that I have not played in a long time (Like my favorite Commander Keen series). Thanks for showing how to use the program to run games.

[bdd333]

mate im trying to run theme hospital through this but when i come to launch the .exe it keeps saying illegal command

could you help me please

[Kylestyle05]

I have abrand new mac and it didnt work. oh well

[mbson]

0.73

[mbson]

How can I enter : on DOSBox?

[mbson]

I fixed it, thanks anyway!

[joyebass]

Wow thanks. This is awesome. I just got Wolf3d and Duke Nukem running on my Mac - what a great flashback!

[ThyEzekiel]

I tried to put simcity 2000 in the programs/games folder but there wasn't enough space. what do I do?

[SchoolFreeware]

I do not have SimCity so I am taking a blind shot at this. If the program comes on CD, place the CD in the drive and at the DOSBox start up type MOUNT D D:\ -t cdrom

Then mount the programs folder. Change the directory to the d drive. Run the installer from the cd rom (Check the SimCity Manual) normally, it is setup or install. After the program is installed, go to the c drive and run the program from the installed directory. DOSBox's manual link is in the video's description. Hope this helps

[nmn0111]

Don't put DOS programs into the Macintosh' Applications folder. For the Mac, DOS applications are plain documents.

Mounting a real CD-ROM on the Mac:

mount d /Volumes/ + the name of the CD-ROM

[jackstein104]

@SchoolFreeware where did you download the games before you mounted?

[alextoumparov]

i jus downloaded mortal kombat i try to play it but i dont know how to do anything i have got the game running

it says press start

but i dont know what to press i keep hitting loads of keys an none of them are start

help would be much appreciated

[SchoolFreeware]

It seems that F1 is for player 1 start and F2 is for player 2 start. F10 is for setup/options. On the Mac, F10 is one of the spaces/expose commands, so you will have to change the Mac's settings for spaces/expose in the Macs System Preferences application, if you want to change options for your game.

[SchoolFreeware]

If the program has a file extension of .app then it is probably a native Macintosh application. Most DOS games have .exe file extensions. Double check to see if it is a DOS program. If Aladdin.app has an icon, when looking at the file on the Mac, then it stands to reason the program is a Mac program and not a DOS program.

[un1n3rd]

@SchoolFreeware No shit Sherlock.

[Noj4888]

thank you!! but I still have one problem I want to run a old game (aladdin) but it won't let me it said [aladdin.app] and when I typed in aladdin or [aladdin.app] it said illegal command help please?