Problems running Quicken for DOS under Windows XP command prompt
Gary
recent versions are nearly as convenient as Quicken for DOS.
But Windows XP doesn't love it. When running it under the command
prompt mode, it will frequently stop for no explained reason, leaving
me with a blank screen.
Has anyone successfully worked out the compatibility parameters to get
Quicken for DOS to work uner Windows XP? Any suggestions?
Carey
to install or work properly.
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Carey Frisch
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"Gary" <gary...@directvinternet.com> wrote in message
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> I know, it's an ancient program, but I love it. I don't believe more
> recent versions are nearly as convenient as Quicken for DOS.
>
> But Windows XP doesn't love it. When running it under the command
> prompt mode, it will frequently stop for no explained reason, leaving
> me with a blank screen.
Are you using "command" (16-bit DOS emulation), or "cmd" (32-bit DOS
emulation)?
Maurice N
Can you tell us the precise requirements for running this program -- like memory size, special Config or Autoexec .
Post a copy of the old one here.
The XP system does not use the old Config.sys or autoexec.bat.
At the Windows\System32 folder (or yours may be WINNT\System32) :
Take a good look at contents of your Autoexec.nt and Config.nt.
If the legacy dos programs use "real mode" they cannot be run in XP at all. On the other hand, if they follow standard programming, they may run ok - via a command prompt (the XP dos emulator).
Bring up Help and Support (from the XP menus). Search on "create custom startup files for an MS-DOS-based program".
First, setup a shortcut to the program. Then go thru the "properties" of shortcut to specify what it needs.
To open command prompt, click Start > All Programs > Accessories >Command Prompt.
Another way to get that (while normal WinXP is up and running) is:
Start menu/Run option/ then type
cmd <enter>
That will get you a command-prompt-window where you can try running your dosprogram. To quit a command prompt session, type exit at the blinking cursor in the command prompt window.
You may try using Start | Run | Command <enter>
then running your program within that command prompt. This version of dos-emulator is Command.com , which may be more amenable to old programs.
Let me suggest "pinning" to your Start menu.
Go to XP menus | All programs | Accessories | look for Command Prompt in drop down list.
Select / highlight it by doing a right-click on it. Then choose "Pin to Start Menu". This would get it on your Start menu popup bars (on the left side)
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Gary
I'd like to answer your questions, and will do so when I get back.
We're about to go off for two weeks. Hopefully we can pick up this
thread when I return, if you're willing.
Thanks.
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Andrew Murray
possible from all association with DOS eg DOS Uses Fat16/32 file system
NT/2K/XP uses NTFS -
so an older product for DOS probably won't work, although windows software
from previous versions of the 9x systems is mostly compatible so I'm
told....
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Morgan Pugh
command.com (just start->run "command.com" and i might work better in there.
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Maurice N
> probably because XP is not based on DOS and as been removed as far as
> possible from all association with DOS eg DOS Uses Fat16/32 file
> system NT/2K/XP uses NTFS -
>
The issue with Command prompt is ms-dos based programs cannot used real-mode drivers or address hardware directly.
The Command prompt emulates DOS.
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