How to install DOS-era programs?

[Subatomic]

I just downloaded Tyrian and I'm trying to install it so I can relive some childhood gaming memories. It is supposed to work for Windows 95, but when I set the compatibility mode for 95, it still doesn't work. So how do I run/install it as a DOS program? Or maybe the program is just broken because I downloaded it from Ares or something.

 

[blahblahblah]

search google for a DOS emulator.

 

[v1p3r]

Try DOSBox.

 

[Rocketman9mm]

I'd need that to play a game like Duke Nukem:atomic edition right? cept i don't know if i could stand going back to arrow movment.

 

[Subatomic]

Okay thanks, gonna try DOSBox now
Edit- Nevermind, it just refuses to run on my comp

 

[staddydaddy]

Okay thanks, gonna try DOSBox now
Edit- Nevermind, it just refuses to run on my comp

No wonder, Your system specs suck. uhh Time for an upgrade, helloo

 

[Revisedsoul]

set up a second boot as win 98

i also have some floppies kicking around here for ms dos 6.1 if you want those for dual boot