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If I recall correctly, they both emulate similar (or the same?) Cirrus Logic SVGA card and I got some Sound Blaster audio working under both of them. Unlike VirtualBox, which I would not try it on, they both emulate older hardware.

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If anyone wants some other emulation/virtualization options, I've run Windows 3.1 under Bochs and QEMU. Apologies if I am incorrectly recalling or misrepresenting their views here. Anyway I think the official line from the DOSbox developers is they only support games, not any other sorts of applications, so if they work they work, otherwise they aren't interested in hearing complaints. Perhaps don't invest your whole life savings in a business venture that depends on Windows 3.1 working under DOSbox, but do go ahead and play with it for fun.

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I do believe it's officially "unsupported" but then I've used lots of emulators that don't really claim to run any particular software properly, they just say what hardware they emulate, so I wouldn't worry too much about whether it's supported or not. I have played with Windows 3.1 under DOSbox and didn't have any problems.

32-bit file and disk access doesn't work in DOSBox.Other people still have physical floppy drives? I thought it was just me!.

You can however, enter the path i.e.: "a:\setup.exe".

The "A:" drive, it won't show in Windows File Manager nor in the "run" dialog if you mount an "A:".

Some things that don't work correctly with Windows 3x in DOSBox: A boot image might sometimes be the only way.

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However, some games might only install from a boot image. Another problem is that you can only use mounted images not mounted real folders or drives For most uses a boot image is not practical. Image (see the guide again) and begin installing.īoth XMS and EMS must be set to false in your nf. See this guide on boot images on VOGONS.Īfter you have created your disk image, you can use Disk Explorer to copy install folders into the image, boot from the It is also possible to mount an image, boot from it, install DOS and then Windows.

To install the SoundBlaster Drivers, see this guide.

To install the Graphics Card Drivers, see this guide.

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You will need to now install drivers to have sound and greater Windows 3x will be installed on your mounted "C:" drive, but will only have 640x480 resolution with 16 colors and no sound. Just exit DOSBox at this point as you will have no mouse in

Just follow the Windows installation instructions through

Copy all the files on your Windows 3x install floppies into this install folder.

Create a sub-folder in this folder to hold install files, name it say, INSTALL.

Create a folder on your computer to mount as your "C:" drive.

Windows 3x support is only in DOSBox version 0.65 and higher.

Regular Windows at risk when you try to install Windows 3.x.

DON'T mount your actual c:\ drive -Mounting your actual c:\ drive root as c in DOSBox (never do 'mount c C:\' - it's okay to 'mount c C:\doswin') as this places your.

Some generic instructions (under Windows) to install Windows 3x in DOSBox: Installing Windowsīefore starting, here are a few warnings to heed: Copy all of the files from the original 3.5" floppies into that sub-folder Make a sub-folder to hold the Windows install files. You will need to create a folder for your Windows 3x "C:" drive. Downloads for these drivers can be found below. You will also need to install display and audio card drivers to have sound or 065 or higher and the Installation files for Windows 3.1, 3.11 or Windows for Workgroups 3.11. Once you have familiarized yourself with using DOSBox, you can gather all of the necessary installation files, tools and drivers. Or one of the many online DOSBox guides, starting with ones on the Official DOSBox forums.

Creating Shortcuts to Launch games in DOSBox.

If you still need help with DOSBox, or with mountingĭrives in DOSBox, you can refer to the guides here: If you haven't worked with DOSBox before, see the DOSBox README. This guide is not a substitute for the DOSBox README. You should have some experience with using DOSBox, first, before attempting this. Windows 3x will now run in DOSBox from a mounted folder.