How to Download DOSBox

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DOSBox is a DOS emulator that serves as an application in which you can run old video games that were designed for the old Microsoft operating system. DOSBox can run these games in a small window and doesn't take up much space on your current system. You can have DOSBox downloaded and installed in minutes so you can reminisce by playing some of your favorite retro games on your modern PC. Read on to find out how.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy
Step1
Go to the DOSBox homepage and click on the Downloads menu. Click on the appropriate download under the DOSBox heading. The most common is the Windows, or Win32 installer, that you should download if you are running a Windows operating system.
Step2
Click "Save File" when the download window opens. Wait as the file downloads. Follow the instructions if the download window does not open right away and click on the text "this direct link."
Step3
Find the file you downloaded. It is called DOSBox0.72-win32-installer.exe. The version number may be different if the program has been updated.
Step4
Double-click on it to install it to your hard drive. Read the license agreement and click "Next." Follow the install instructions and your DOSBox program should be installed and ready to run within minutes.
Step5
Download games to be run in your DOSBox by searching on the internet for games for DOSBox. There are many games available, whether they are demos, shareware, or full, free versions of games.

Tips & Warnings

  • For more ease of use with DOSBox, you can download separate utilities, such as DOSShell or D.O.G., from the DOSBox homepage download menu.

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