Some MS-DOS-Based Games Are Not Supported in Windows 2000 (231813)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q231813

SYMPTOMS

MS-DOS-based game programs may run slower, run with impaired functionality, or not run at all on your Windows 2000-based computer.

CAUSE

This issue can occur because some MS-DOS-based game programs may require or request direct use of hardware resources, but Windows 2000 does not permit programs to use hardware directly.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact the vendor of your MS-DOS-based game program to inquire about the availability of a fix for this issue.

To work around this issue, create and use an MS-DOS boot disk for games installed on a FAT16 file system hard disk partition. For information about how to create and use an MS-DOS boot disk, contact the vendor of your MS-DOS-based game program.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/13/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbprb kbui KB231813
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