If you get errors saying that there are files with the same name then that will not work. You need to get all of the contents from every folder and put it all in one single folder in your DOS directory. You probably have folders names Disk1 to Disk6 (or more)
#Windows 3.1 setup dosbox install
You should now have the Windows 3.1 install disks ready. Suprisingly, Windows 3.1 does not complain.
#Windows 3.1 setup dosbox how to
You do not need to install MS-DOS as DOSBox sort of has a really crippled version of DOS as it's literally just ,īut I do not know how to actually install DOS in DOSBox. You can get Windows 3.1 install disks from WinWorld at the link above or from your own collection like me. Obviously to install Windows 3.1 or any version of Windows you need some disks. That file will be used by Windows and some software later. You can put the following lines under ĭOSBox will now start in your chosen directory.Ĭreate a new blank file using notepad in your directory named "AUTOEXEC.BAT". In Notepad use the find dialog and find "autoexec" (or scroll to the bottom of the page) Open the Start Menu, Programs, DOSBox, and click DOSBox Options. If you want to make this command run each time you start DOSBox you will need to add some lines to the config file. Typing MOUNT C C:\DOS will make C:\DOS the C: drive. To mount the drive you can use the "mount" command.
You can now try putting some files in the You can name it whatever, but mine is at C:\DOS. You should place the directory at the root of the drive just to save time typing. You will need a directory to act as your C: drive in DOSBox. You can download DOSBox above or at this link. *credit to rgb classic games for the drivers! I am not hot linking. Make sure you have a fast internet connection to download the files. You will need these files and programs to install Windows 3.1 successfully. It will show you everything you need to get a working installation with drivers, making some things more simple, and getting to install some software and play some games.
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