PocketDOS

Hi there ya'll. Im messing with PocketDOS and im trying to get it to load Kings Quest. But when i go into the dir/folder, it doesnt show the .bat files. But they are in the folder (i can see them in windows). Why cant i see all the files in the folder in DOS ? Whats the trick here to run DOS software ?



Edited by WallyB110 2024-02-24 12:32 AM

Which DOS image are you using?
After you install PocketDOS, you’re given the option for which DOS version you want to install afterward

6.22 i think

I’m not sure. Try this

https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001039.htm

How can i tell which version of DOS i have ? im just double checking i have 6.22 (like i think installed). But in DOS i can not see all the files even after tryin those commands in that link you send. This is weird

Type “ver” without quotes

Ok here is what it says when i type Ver.

4DOS 7.50 DOS 7.10


I just sent the $20 to him for the license so im using FreeDOS right now, is that why im having issues ? Do i need the full version unlocked to run this correctly ?


Edited by WallyB110 2024-02-24 4:26 AM

Ok i managed to figure out how to boot off the 6.22 disk. So im booted in 6.22 so thats a plus. I tried running Kings Quest and it starts and then sends me back to command line. What is a simple game that will DEF work on this ? I am just trying to get anything running thru DOS right now and i feel like im pulling teeth and once again, eve nwith those commands in that link, its still not showing me all the files.

Heres the screen i get after trying to load Kings Quest 2

It looks like you're trying to go off of the FreeDOS image.

You need to probably delete FreeDOS and start from scratch with this tutorial
http://www.mediator-software.com/pocketdos/tutorial_msdos_ins.htm

That gives exact directions on how to install MSDOS 6.22

That said, I would again temper expectations, I don't know how graphics intensive games run here, so your results may vary

Ok im unsure why this is happening. I install the full version of PocketDOS. But when i go to the folder it says FreeDOS. What am i doing wrong here. ?

Even in the installer. When i have the check boxes show which DOS operating systems. In that list is just FreeDOS and a few other things but nothing that says FULL version. When i get he key for this, do i need to install anything else ? Just making sure because i had to give him a number from my PocketDOS start up screen so he can get me a code.

Just making sure ive done everything right.

When i go to click unlock and type the code in, what happens next ? Im not sure what i do. I dont hae the code yet, so theres no rush for an answer but im still scratching my head.

Do i reinstall it and enter the registration code in the setup on my desktop and itll install the full thing ? I see that it says "if you have registered pocketdos enter your unlock key here. When i type that in will it then give me more options of things to install ?



Edited by WallyB110 2024-03-03 11:04 PM

Ok i figured out what im doing wrong. Where do i get these three DOS622.ima files ? In the tutorial it says i need to have these 3 files. Right now i just have the evaluation version of MSdos622 running. So this has been where my issues are.

OK i downloaded from archive ms dos 6.22 and its the 3 dsk files. So now i need to run the first disk of this from inside pocketdos ? Then follow the tutorial the rest of the way. ? Correct. Just double checking. I have not messed with PocketDOS in 20+ years so this all new to me the installation and what not and getting it setup all the way.


Edit:

Well that didnt work. I loaded the image and it ran setup and it says to insert disk into A: and restart computer. How do i put these 3 .img files into my a: drive so when i reboot itll find the files ?

Edit 2:

Ok i got the disk img setup for A: and ran disk1.img and i run setup and it loads blue screen but says cant install here. Will install on disks. Then it starts to load and gets 24% and asks me to insert a blank disk and but i cant. I think this is NOT how im suppose to do this but im really lost here. THis should be so simple but im brain farting bad. I may do a video showing exactly what im doing just so you guys see what im trying to do and maybe can help me get there.

Edited by WallyB110 2024-03-03 11:49 PM

WAit ! I got it !!!! YES !!!!! THank you for all your help and patience and sorry im posting like a mad man. I think i have it now. I created the C: partition. Formatted it. Ran setup. It sees the C:. Now its installing ! WOOT WOOT !

OK im at the part where it says to type
COPY A:\DOS\*.* C:\DOS
at the C: prompt

But for some reason none of my / or \ keys work. Is this because its the evaluation version ? Once i unlock it, the access to these keys will start ? Im just not sure what im doing wrong here.

Also can i see this C: drive in Windows CE ? Im just curious if i need dsk image files to load software ? Or can i copy and paste stuff in Windows to my C: drive ? I dont see it in Windows tho. So im taking a guess no.


Edit

I downloaded tetris disk img. I ran it and it runs, slow but it runs. Now im in search of some older games to try. I tried Oregon Trail but the version i found was for Windows. But i successfully got a DOS program working !!!!!!!!!!

But the / and \ keys dont work in DOS. Must be because i dont have it unlocked yet ? Im not sure.


Edited by WallyB110 2024-03-04 12:54 AM

Now that i have DOS running. What are some DOS games and Programs that run decently well on these ?

This Command:

SETSCRN DSA ON

Helped with the jittery graphics for sure.

Im gonna make a CF card of just DOS disk images of programs and games. Where to begin ! ? :-)

Heres a quick video showing DOS installed and some other stuff. :-)

https://youtu.be/ewROvfd2Fsc

DOS ! :-) its working

Big shout out to everyone who helped and i hope my experience can help someone else out down the road. Def gotta get a list of games that will run well to make a CF card of. This is really cool having DOS on this unit. :-)