Windows Forum

Ask something
Question Locked

Quick Basic Extended & Vista

0 helpful
4 replies

by amoslynn

Closed to new repliesThis discussion is closed. It stays readable, but it takes no new replies.
Can one run DOS-based programs, like Microsoft Quick Basic Extended, on Windows Vista Home Premium O/S?

4 replies

by rob miners

That sofware requires a DOS environment to be able to run. Vista is based on the NTFS file system. If you have access to a DOS based install disk set you can create an environment that will run DOS Virtually and you will be able to use your software.

Virtual PC 2007

Read up on the documentation that comes with the software.

Virtual PC 2007 Release Notes

http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/4/c/44ccd131-67fb-4224-a96e-193be1765b43/relnotes.htm

Download the full version of Microsoft Virtual PC 2007

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=04D26402-3199-48A3-AFA2-2DC0B40A73B6&displaylang=en

Keep us informed as to your progress if you require further assistance. ;) :D

by amoslynn

Thanks, Jacky, for the response. We'll have a go at it.

This discussion is closed to new replies.