Running Doom 1 in Windows XP

filter996 · 12-13-2005, 09:49 PM

I can't run DOS games in windows xp. I've been around XP long enough to know that it doesn't always do a good job of running dos games so it's better to run a dual boot with windows 98 so we don't have to get into that.

I've figured out that it all has to do with sound. If I select no sound card the games runs like normal. If I select my sound card the games slow down when a sound is made. I have a Sound Blaster Live!. It's on IRQ 19, but as some may recall older DOS setups ask for Port, IRQ, and DMA. Older setups don't have an option of selecting that high an IRQ, and I don't know where to start for port and DMA.

Reason I'm bringing up Port, IRQ, and DMA is cause I figure that's the only thing that could be causing the issue.

Please assist me.

office politics · 12-13-2005, 10:47 PM

right click the exe, click properties. click the compatablity tab and turn on a compatablity mode.

the tab might show in a shortcuts property menu as well.

filter996 · 12-13-2005, 10:52 PM

I tried this. It did nothing. I found jDoom and the Doomsday engine, but it sure would be nice if they would run in original form

12-13-2005, 09:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
filter996 True Techie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 213	Running Doom 1 in Windows XP I can't run DOS games in windows xp. I've been around XP long enough to know that it doesn't always do a good job of running dos games so it's better to run a dual boot with windows 98 so we don't have to get into that. I've figured out that it all has to do with sound. If I select no sound card the games runs like normal. If I select my sound card the games slow down when a sound is made. I have a Sound Blaster Live!. It's on IRQ 19, but as some may recall older DOS setups ask for Port, IRQ, and DMA. Older setups don't have an option of selecting that high an IRQ, and I don't know where to start for port and DMA. Reason I'm bringing up Port, IRQ, and DMA is cause I figure that's the only thing that could be causing the issue. Please assist me.

12-13-2005, 10:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
office politics Dope Tech Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,589	right click the exe, click properties. click the compatablity tab and turn on a compatablity mode. the tab might show in a shortcuts property menu as well. __________________ Tech IMO.com \| ExtremeTech.com \| ASP Free.com \| SysOpt.com \| Tech Support Guy.org DB Forums.com \| Cyber Tech Help.com \| Lazy Forums.com \| Warrior Nation.net 'If you don't stand for somethin you'll fall for anything' - Dr. Dre Been there, done that

12-13-2005, 10:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
filter996 True Techie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 213	I tried this. It did nothing. I found jDoom and the Doomsday engine, but it sure would be nice if they would run in original form __________________ Computer: - Sparkle 350W Power Supply - ASUS P4S8X-MX - 2.4Ghz Intel Pentium 4 - 1GB PC-2100 Ram (2 x 512MB) - BFG Tech 6800 GS (256bit NV40, 256MB DDR3, 16pp, 6vp) - Sound Blaster Live! Value - Samsung 80GB ATA/100 HD - LG 16x DVD Super-Multi Drive - LG 52x CD-ROM - 3.5\" Bay Internal Card Reader Cooling: - Zalman 7000B-ALCU (CPU Heatsink) - PanaFlo 80mm fan providing 39 CFM at 32.0dBA (Intake) - Silverstone 80mm fan with 92mm blades providing 72CFM at 40dBA (Exhaust) - Round floppy and IDE cables

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