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How do you run Aladdin in Windows XP?

get dos box


Does Windows XP needs DOS to run and why?

It doesn't. I have XP at home and there is no "DOS" running in the background. Windows 3.0 and 3.1 did require DOS in order to function, however.


Is msdos now obsolete?

Pretty much yes, up until Windows XP there were versions of Windows that ran "on top" of MS-DOS, but XP (based on Windows NT) removed that requirement. MS-DOS sort of lives on as the Windows command prompt which supports most of the MS-DOS commands and allows people to run MS-DOS programs.


How do you go to dos with Windows XP?

You cannot "go to DOS" in Windows XP. The closest analog is the command prompt, which can be opened by clicking Start > Run, and entering "command."


How do you reinstall Windows XP from DOS?

Windows XP cannot be installed or reinstalled directly from DOS.


How do you restart Windows XP to dos?

If your laptop will stay on in DOS mode then update your BIOS


What came before Windows Vista?

Windows XP and Windows 2003 came before Windows Vista. The 64-bit version of XP was really mostly Windows 2003 branded as XP, and not truly XP, despite the name.


Which are the Windows XP s memory drivers like himemsys and emm386exe?

Unlike Windows 98, which ran on top of MS-DOS and had an external memory manager, Windows XP's memory manager is built into the kernel.


Can you install the sims from MS-DOS?

Yes, The Sims [The Sims 1, The Sims original, etc...] will run on XP.


How to disable DOS window?

DOS windows in Windows XP can be disabled by closing them. Two ways of doing this is by typing the command 'Exit' or by clicking the X button on the top right corner of the window.


Is it possible to play the MS-DOS version of Stonekeep on Windows XP?

Most programs for DOS can be run in a modern operating system using DOSBox or Qemu.


Is it possible to play the ms dos version of stonekeep on Windows XP?

Most programs for DOS can be run in a modern operating system using DOSBox or Qemu.