Can't run a DOS program in Vista

[Ken Blake, MVP]

On Sat, 4 Oct 2008 14:24:39 +0100, "Gordon"
<gordonbparker@yahoo.com.invalid> wrote:

> "xpectmore" <xpectmore.3gr9zf@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
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> > 6. run any program you want , dos or windows ,
>
> Err Vista, like XP before it, doesn't HAVE DOS......


Yes, but although that's true, many DOS programs run just fine under
both XP and Vista. They just run within a CMD window.


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[Mick Murphy]

Use "dosbox"
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Mad Mike


"xpectmore" wrote:

>
> 1 shut down your computer
> 2 ok .first start your computer
> 3 be ready for the 1st screen (the factory screen image)
> 4.now is booting windows vista on this step be sure you press
> continuing F8 key
> 5. enter in safemode with command prompt
> 6. run any program you want , dos or windows , you'll have all rights
> to make your program or your dos window fullscreen mode
>
> i don't know how to set the access rights to be able to switch
> fullscreen or
> i am not sure if is about admin rights or is only a card drive BUG ,
>
> anyway this WINDOWS VISTA System ...is really SUCKS
>
> if you got the sollution ....razvan_bc@yahoo.com ,
> i like to find out
> :D
>
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[poopall]

Go to "Local Security Policies"

Select “Act as part of the operating system” Just add the local username or Domain user account and away you go!

Problem fixed