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Old 08-09-2004, 04:43 PM   #1
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I'm sure this has been addressed before, but since I am just now finding these old games.... I have downloaded a couple of game files and can't figure out how to run them. The file type is not recognized by XP. Is there a program I need to download in order to run the game files (most recent download was Cyber Empires)?
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Old 08-09-2004, 05:08 PM   #2
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Yes there are some programs you can download. Try DOSBox it's available somewhere on site.
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Old 08-09-2004, 05:24 PM   #3
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Yes there are some programs you can download. Try DOSBox it's available somewhere on site.
Hmm, I think he meant something other. What do you mean with "The file type is not recognized by XP"? That you cannot find the executables to run the games?
                       
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Old 08-09-2004, 05:32 PM   #4
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I guess I'm looking for whatever I need to play the games. I have downloaded DOS Box but am not sure how to implement it under XP.
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Old 08-09-2004, 05:48 PM   #5
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you need to rename them to .zip and unzip them first.
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Old 08-09-2004, 07:11 PM   #6
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Thanks. I will give that a try as soon as I get back home (assuming I get a turn on the computer this evening).
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