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Old 23-02-2017, 09:52 AM   #2
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Not at all, our game archives aren't adapted for DOSBox in any way (let alone bundled with it) like for example GOG games are. In few cases we've facilitated things for CD images, copy protection etc. but in any case certainly not in the case of SimAnt.

Now DOS games can be run from Windows 9x, but one common issue with the older ones is not having enough conventional memory, used up by Windows. The regular solution is to reboot Windows in "MS-DOS mode." Sometimes this is even not enough, if things like CD-rom drivers are still using too much conventional memory. Then config.sys and autoexec.bat can be customized. This reboot and configuration can be stored in a Windows shortcut for the game.

Our archives are fresh installations already unpacked, not the installation media; so running the installation program (in this case install.exe) is NOT needed (unless you want to change the sound, video etc. configuration).

If you tell us what's the demand or error message you're encountering, we may be able to help you.
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