Instructions: Run games under DOSBox

With the "DOSBox" program, gaming hits from days gone by also run on modern PCs. In our instructions, we explain how you can easily install and play the old classics thanks to a useful extension.

"D-Fend Reloaded": Install the more convenient "DOSBox"

To make it easier for users to get started with "DOSBox", Alexander Herzog developed the "D-Fend Reloaded" extension. With the add-on, you do not need to enter any text commands and the installation of games is accordingly easier. In addition, some new features have been integrated into the graphical user interface. The download already contains the "DOSBox" program, so you don't have to download it extra.

• Download "D-Fend Reloaded" and then install the tool.
• For our example we use the "DOS Games Monsterpack", which contains 50 classics. At the "DOS Games Archive" there are even 250 DOS hits for free download.

How to start a DOS game

We have summarized the most important steps and further information in the picture gallery.

1. Start "D-Fend Reloaded".
2. Activate the search for automatic updates in the start window and continue.
3. Click on "File" in the menu, move the mouse over "Import" and select "Import archive file".
4. Now you have to select the game you want. If you also use the "DOS Games Monsterpack", you have to unzip it beforehand.
5. After you click "Open", set a profile name for the game.
6. Now the game appears in the main view. You can just start it with a double click.

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You can install archived games using the menu bar and the item "Import archive file". If you would rather choose the "Archive file with installation support" option, the program will point this out to you.

If the game is unpacked in a folder, click on "Import folder". Incidentally, the "Import folder with installation support" option is ideal for installing games from a CD-ROM or floppy disk.

Then navigate to the path where the archive is located. Select it and click "Open". In this case we chose the "Transport Tycoon" economic simulation. With a folder, the process is the same.

The title of the game is suitable as the profile name. As a rule, this is already preset, since "D-Fend Reloaded" gets this from the archive name. You can keep the rest of the options.

All installed DOS games are listed in the main menu. You can start this by double-clicking or by right-clicking and using the "Run program" option.

The classic "Transport Tycoon" runs perfectly under "D-Fend Reloaded". With the key combination "Alt + Enter" you switch from full screen to window mode.