Running MS-DOS games with long file names under DOSBox
I'm trying to play a DOS game under DOSBox that uses long filenames. Here's the ISO as seen from macOS:
The ISO as imgmounted inside DOSBox:
I'm trying to start install.bat but I can't figure out how to do it. Based on the fact that it's a DOS game and it uses long filenames, I suspect that it was made for MS-DOS 7.
How do I install and run this game?
Edit: I noticed something odd. When I extract the ISO's folder structure and mount them, the directory structure looks normal. But for reasons beyond the scope of this post (the soundtrack being one of them), I need the actual ISO for the game to function properly.
Here's the directory listing if I just mount the extracted contents of the ISO with mount:
dosbox msdos
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I'm trying to play a DOS game under DOSBox that uses long filenames. Here's the ISO as seen from macOS:
The ISO as imgmounted inside DOSBox:
I'm trying to start install.bat but I can't figure out how to do it. Based on the fact that it's a DOS game and it uses long filenames, I suspect that it was made for MS-DOS 7.
How do I install and run this game?
Edit: I noticed something odd. When I extract the ISO's folder structure and mount them, the directory structure looks normal. But for reasons beyond the scope of this post (the soundtrack being one of them), I need the actual ISO for the game to function properly.
Here's the directory listing if I just mount the extracted contents of the ISO with mount:
dosbox msdos
asked Dec 30 '16 at 12:56
PieterPieter
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Alternatively, you can type part of the filename (e.g.ins) and hit the TAB key on your keyboard. The command line interface should autocomplete the filename. It's possible the reasoninstall6doesn't work is because it should beINSTALL6orinstall6.batinstead. The TAB key would fix mistakes like that.
– Nolonar
Dec 30 '16 at 13:17
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It almost looks like DOSBox is having issues with the files as the file extensions are being stripped.
– Powerlord
Dec 30 '16 at 13:27
I agree with Powerlord. What are the results of typingdir /x?
– Khale_Kitha
Dec 30 '16 at 13:30
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I agree with the comments. There's something wonky going on with how DOSBox sees the files. 7 characters + 3 character extensions should not need shortening in DOS. Also, theinstall.batdoesn't run, because DOS deosn't know it's a.batthanks to the shortening.
– DJ Pirtu
Dec 30 '16 at 13:46
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Yes, I am usingimgmount.inscompletes toINSTALL6, but when executing it I just get aIllegal commanderror.
– Pieter
Dec 30 '16 at 14:05
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I'm trying to play a DOS game under DOSBox that uses long filenames. Here's the ISO as seen from macOS:
The ISO as imgmounted inside DOSBox:
I'm trying to start install.bat but I can't figure out how to do it. Based on the fact that it's a DOS game and it uses long filenames, I suspect that it was made for MS-DOS 7.
How do I install and run this game?
Edit: I noticed something odd. When I extract the ISO's folder structure and mount them, the directory structure looks normal. But for reasons beyond the scope of this post (the soundtrack being one of them), I need the actual ISO for the game to function properly.
Here's the directory listing if I just mount the extracted contents of the ISO with mount:
dosbox msdos
asked Dec 30 '16 at 12:56
PieterPieter
1462
I'm trying to play a DOS game under DOSBox that uses long filenames. Here's the ISO as seen from macOS:
The ISO as imgmounted inside DOSBox:
I'm trying to start install.bat but I can't figure out how to do it. Based on the fact that it's a DOS game and it uses long filenames, I suspect that it was made for MS-DOS 7.
How do I install and run this game?
Edit: I noticed something odd. When I extract the ISO's folder structure and mount them, the directory structure looks normal. But for reasons beyond the scope of this post (the soundtrack being one of them), I need the actual ISO for the game to function properly.
Here's the directory listing if I just mount the extracted contents of the ISO with mount:
dosbox msdos
dosbox msdos
asked Dec 30 '16 at 12:56
PieterPieter
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asked Dec 30 '16 at 12:56
PieterPieter
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edited Dec 30 '16 at 14:28
Pieter
asked Dec 30 '16 at 12:56
PieterPieter
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asked Dec 30 '16 at 12:56
PieterPieter
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asked Dec 30 '16 at 12:56
PieterPieter
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bumped to the homepage by Community♦ 15 mins ago
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Alternatively, you can type part of the filename (e.g.ins) and hit the TAB key on your keyboard. The command line interface should autocomplete the filename. It's possible the reasoninstall6doesn't work is because it should beINSTALL6orinstall6.batinstead. The TAB key would fix mistakes like that.
– Nolonar
Dec 30 '16 at 13:17
3
It almost looks like DOSBox is having issues with the files as the file extensions are being stripped.
– Powerlord
Dec 30 '16 at 13:27
I agree with Powerlord. What are the results of typingdir /x?
– Khale_Kitha
Dec 30 '16 at 13:30
3
I agree with the comments. There's something wonky going on with how DOSBox sees the files. 7 characters + 3 character extensions should not need shortening in DOS. Also, theinstall.batdoesn't run, because DOS deosn't know it's a.batthanks to the shortening.
– DJ Pirtu
Dec 30 '16 at 13:46
1
Yes, I am usingimgmount.inscompletes toINSTALL6, but when executing it I just get aIllegal commanderror.
– Pieter
Dec 30 '16 at 14:05
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show 5 more comments
3
Alternatively, you can type part of the filename (e.g.ins) and hit the TAB key on your keyboard. The command line interface should autocomplete the filename. It's possible the reasoninstall6doesn't work is because it should beINSTALL6orinstall6.batinstead. The TAB key would fix mistakes like that.
– Nolonar
Dec 30 '16 at 13:17
3
It almost looks like DOSBox is having issues with the files as the file extensions are being stripped.
– Powerlord
Dec 30 '16 at 13:27
I agree with Powerlord. What are the results of typingdir /x?
– Khale_Kitha
Dec 30 '16 at 13:30
3
I agree with the comments. There's something wonky going on with how DOSBox sees the files. 7 characters + 3 character extensions should not need shortening in DOS. Also, theinstall.batdoesn't run, because DOS deosn't know it's a.batthanks to the shortening.
– DJ Pirtu
Dec 30 '16 at 13:46
1
Yes, I am usingimgmount.inscompletes toINSTALL6, but when executing it I just get aIllegal commanderror.
– Pieter
Dec 30 '16 at 14:05
3
3
Alternatively, you can type part of the filename (e.g.
ins) and hit the TAB key on your keyboard. The command line interface should autocomplete the filename. It's possible the reason install6 doesn't work is because it should be INSTALL6 or install6.bat instead. The TAB key would fix mistakes like that.– Nolonar
Dec 30 '16 at 13:17
Alternatively, you can type part of the filename (e.g.
ins) and hit the TAB key on your keyboard. The command line interface should autocomplete the filename. It's possible the reason install6 doesn't work is because it should be INSTALL6 or install6.bat instead. The TAB key would fix mistakes like that.– Nolonar
Dec 30 '16 at 13:17
3
3
It almost looks like DOSBox is having issues with the files as the file extensions are being stripped.
– Powerlord
Dec 30 '16 at 13:27
It almost looks like DOSBox is having issues with the files as the file extensions are being stripped.
– Powerlord
Dec 30 '16 at 13:27
I agree with Powerlord. What are the results of typing
dir /x?– Khale_Kitha
Dec 30 '16 at 13:30
I agree with Powerlord. What are the results of typing
dir /x?– Khale_Kitha
Dec 30 '16 at 13:30
3
3
I agree with the comments. There's something wonky going on with how DOSBox sees the files. 7 characters + 3 character extensions should not need shortening in DOS. Also, the
install.bat doesn't run, because DOS deosn't know it's a .bat thanks to the shortening.– DJ Pirtu
Dec 30 '16 at 13:46
I agree with the comments. There's something wonky going on with how DOSBox sees the files. 7 characters + 3 character extensions should not need shortening in DOS. Also, the
install.bat doesn't run, because DOS deosn't know it's a .bat thanks to the shortening.– DJ Pirtu
Dec 30 '16 at 13:46
1
1
Yes, I am using
imgmount. ins completes to INSTALL6, but when executing it I just get a Illegal command error.– Pieter
Dec 30 '16 at 14:05
Yes, I am using
imgmount. ins completes to INSTALL6, but when executing it I just get a Illegal command error.– Pieter
Dec 30 '16 at 14:05
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This needs to be installed under Windows (autorun.exe). Start Windows, insert the CD / floppy, and then run autorun.exe (it may also be automatically run). Make sure you use Windows 95. It has support for long filenames. Don't use 3.11.
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This needs to be installed under Windows (autorun.exe). Start Windows, insert the CD / floppy, and then run autorun.exe (it may also be automatically run). Make sure you use Windows 95. It has support for long filenames. Don't use 3.11.
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This needs to be installed under Windows (autorun.exe). Start Windows, insert the CD / floppy, and then run autorun.exe (it may also be automatically run). Make sure you use Windows 95. It has support for long filenames. Don't use 3.11.
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This needs to be installed under Windows (autorun.exe). Start Windows, insert the CD / floppy, and then run autorun.exe (it may also be automatically run). Make sure you use Windows 95. It has support for long filenames. Don't use 3.11.
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This needs to be installed under Windows (autorun.exe). Start Windows, insert the CD / floppy, and then run autorun.exe (it may also be automatically run). Make sure you use Windows 95. It has support for long filenames. Don't use 3.11.
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Alternatively, you can type part of the filename (e.g.
ins) and hit the TAB key on your keyboard. The command line interface should autocomplete the filename. It's possible the reasoninstall6doesn't work is because it should beINSTALL6orinstall6.batinstead. The TAB key would fix mistakes like that.– Nolonar
Dec 30 '16 at 13:17
3
It almost looks like DOSBox is having issues with the files as the file extensions are being stripped.
– Powerlord
Dec 30 '16 at 13:27
I agree with Powerlord. What are the results of typing
dir /x?– Khale_Kitha
Dec 30 '16 at 13:30
3
I agree with the comments. There's something wonky going on with how DOSBox sees the files. 7 characters + 3 character extensions should not need shortening in DOS. Also, the
install.batdoesn't run, because DOS deosn't know it's a.batthanks to the shortening.– DJ Pirtu
Dec 30 '16 at 13:46
1
Yes, I am using
imgmount.inscompletes toINSTALL6, but when executing it I just get aIllegal commanderror.– Pieter
Dec 30 '16 at 14:05