DOS probs on XP - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

hulk · 12-06-2003, 09:22 AM

Whenever I try to run a DOS game on XP, the 'screen' is about 1 inch too low. It has happened with all the DOS-based programs I've run that I haven't launched from a DOS startup. I realise that it's emulated in XP, but any ideas on how to get it normal?

The Stats:

Intel Penium 4 laptop, 1.2 Ghz
256 MB RAM
Windows XP Proffesional
Some unrecognised russian-made video card

For some reason, I can't partition my HD at all, so I can't make a DOS startup drive.
I'm thinking a proper DOS emulator might be the way to go, anyone got any suggestions?

cliche · 12-06-2003, 10:42 AM

Normally it's because it's using some kind of funny screen mode. Desktop users can either tweak your gfx card to use a different refresh rate for that resolution, or alter the monitor settings to move the picture back up.
However, more difficult on a laptop. Apparently fiddling with the Fn-F keys sometimes gets it to re-jig the video settings; have you tried playing with those? Put it into crt mode briefly and change back etc... hope it might help!

charliex · 12-06-2003, 03:44 PM

try installing a vesa driver or using dosbox

12-06-2003, 09:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
hulk C'mon, just blow it. Location: Perth, Australia	DOS probs on XP Whenever I try to run a DOS game on XP, the 'screen' is about 1 inch too low. It has happened with all the DOS-based programs I've run that I haven't launched from a DOS startup. I realise that it's emulated in XP, but any ideas on how to get it normal? The Stats: Intel Penium 4 laptop, 1.2 Ghz 256 MB RAM Windows XP Proffesional Some unrecognised russian-made video card For some reason, I can't partition my HD at all, so I can't make a DOS startup drive. I'm thinking a proper DOS emulator might be the way to go, anyone got any suggestions?

12-06-2003, 10:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
cliche Rookie Location: Oxford, UK	Normally it's because it's using some kind of funny screen mode. Desktop users can either tweak your gfx card to use a different refresh rate for that resolution, or alter the monitor settings to move the picture back up. However, more difficult on a laptop. Apparently fiddling with the Fn-F keys sometimes gets it to re-jig the video settings; have you tried playing with those? Put it into crt mode briefly and change back etc... hope it might help! __________________ I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones. -- John Cage (1912 - 1992)

12-06-2003, 03:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
charliex Junkie Location: North Hollywood	try installing a vesa driver or using dosbox