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Old 04-08-2014, 12:02 AM   #1
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Default How can I change a Windows .exe to something that is compatible?

The Title says it all. I have followed the instructions from this site http://www.myabandonware.com/howto/, but then I get this notification that the program file is a Windows executable, and one that does not work on DOSbox. How do I get it to one that is compatible?

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Old 05-08-2014, 03:40 PM   #2
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You don't.
The only way to run Windows programs in DOSBox is to run Windows itself inside DOSBox and then the programs in there.
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Oh, relating, but totally different question, 5th.

Is it possible to transform Win16 format to Win32, without decompiling? I have a very little knowledge about difference between it, so I have no idea, if it even theoretically possible...
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Oh, relating, but totally different question, 5th.

Is it possible to transform Win16 format to Win32, without decompiling? I have a very little knowledge about difference between it, so I have no idea, if it even theoretically possible...
No. Completely different APIs.
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Tsk. Pity. I had slight hope that I can start all this Win16 games in my brand new Win8.1. Will not happen. Ok, thank you!
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