Sry stupid free hosting... lol, I'm going to switch to a new server soon. Lots of people are downloading it and my bandwidth is maxing out. I'll get a new server very shortly! Sry for the inconvience
Here I have put together a small program compiled from the ideas of other members on this forum. It allow all DOS programs to work again on Windows XP including QBasic!!! Here Is the Link!
Here I have made a simple program that installs an autoexec.nt file to your system32 folder it will allow any DOS program to work on Windows XP as far as I know. Here is the Link :cheesy:
:cheesy: Here I've built a simple program that installs an autoexec.nt script into your system32 folder it will allow any DOS programs to run under Windows XP as far as I know of Here is the Link
There has been a lot of talk about getting QBasic to run on XP, with no luck.....however, someone had uploaded a file that mixed a couple of the needed programs to make it work....umn:
Ty Very much for talking so nice about me :D LoL. The QBasicXP works great except one problem. In order to use the help file you must specify the path everytime by going to Options and Set Path while in QBasic. I'm still working on making a perminent path but in the mean time I've learn't of a new way to run Dos programs through Windows XP. I've found no bugs yet but I'm still going through testing for any possible glitches it may occur. Like I said though nothing so far and all clean. I've made it simple for everyone and put it together in an executable file. It's all automated so no more having to do actual work. The downloads are on this site. :cheesy:
WOOT!!! :!: :idea: :!: I got it I created another batch file so it would execute the commands through that so the settings in QBasic would save! At 4:00 pm today I will post both my programs the one not tested with autoexec.nt and the updated version of QBasicXP!! Come check it out! :mrgreen:
hrmm I'm having quite a bit of difficulty with this Perminent Help Path Soooooo... I'm going to move on to someone elses idea of replacing autoexec.nt. I will post a program on the same site that does this separately. It will create a duplicate Autoexec.nt in the system32 folder and install QBasic v4.5. (Warning!! - I Have Not Done Any Testing On This Autoexec.nt So I'm Going to Go Through A few tests to be safe! Otherwise I will post the program at your own risk. I doubt there are any problems but then again these are system files we are dealing with so better safe then sorry :) ) Anyway I'll Keep you guys informed on the testing and progress. The Update will still take place March 10th.
What if a program required autoexec.nt to run? Would you then have to change the path in the new program to System32? The Autoexec.nt is a system file and should be kept where it is MrWhy has a safe idea of modifying Autoexec.nt check his threads out.
How do you get rid of the "pop-up"?(for want of a better word) that happens every time you try to start a program which makes it impossible to read anything where the "pop-up" occupies space. Otherwise as someone new to QBASIC, I like what I see and thank you for the hyperlink(&download).
I'm sorry but what exactly do you mean by "pop up"? Like when you run the program that you have created? (Usually just a black screen) If thats the case and you cannot exit the program, try pressing Ctrl +Break. I've updated QBasicXP so it now boots into a fullscreen with double buffering. I'm currently working on setting a permanent path for the QB45QCK.hlp file (Help File). I should have every bug worked out by March 10th. Anyone questions that need immediate response just email me at t0p_gunner@yahoo.ca
THERE!!! Under recent study one member on this site suggested using DOSBox. I've combined both DOSBox-0.63 and QBasic 4.5 together to create QBasicXP. It works PERFECTLY! I have only one problem with it. The help file that tells u the codes is not working but as long as u know the codes or if u can get a tutorial from somewhere else you will be fine. Here is the link
Thank you very much mrwhy and cscgal for your input. I've told my teacher about it and he and I are going to either work around it or use it as an idea to customize windows xp and put in 16-bit again as a project. Once again Thank you very much!!!
I have this EXACT same problem. I'd like to know what you changed in the memory properties to allow the program to work. I need to use this qbasic program for a school project. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanx! :)
