How to run Fallout in DOSBox
I have seen this question multiple times around the internet. Even to the point of searching for the original DOS version of Fallout. It seems finding the original DOS version is impossible. However, with the help of some forums online, there is a way to "convert" a regular windows version of Fallout, and use it in DOSbox. I've decided to write a very detailed tutorial. Plus, this requires no warez, or illegal files. Just the original Fallout patch, and some system files.
What you need:
DOSBox 0.74 | Or equivalent
Windows version of Fallout 1.0
1. Download the
Fallout 1.1 DOS Patch
This will patch the game, but will also contain the DOS version of the fallout executable.
2. Extract the contents of the archive, and copy all files into your fallout folder. If asked, overwrite everything.
3. Download
dos4gw.exe and place it in the "Fallout" folder. NOT the "DATA" folder. It needs to be where your fallout exe files are located, in the main folder.
4. Download
hmidet.386 and place it in the Fallout folder. Just like step 3.
5. Download
hmidrv.386 and place it in the Fallout folder. Just like step 3.
Your Fallout folder should look something like this:
I highlighted the important files. Ignore everything else.
6. Open your DOSbox configuration file, and change the value of "memsize" to "32".
7. Open the Fallout.CFG in your Fallout folder. This is a configuration file. Change the value of "art_cache_size" to "5".
8. In DOSBox, cd to the Fallout folder, and type "Fallout". The game will now run in DOSBox. You may or may not have sound. So if you want sound, you may have to tinker with the DOSBox settings.
Have fun, and enjoy your DOS version of Fallout.
