DosBlaster

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DosBlaster

A DOSBOX launcher for running DOS games

Overview

DosBlaster is a DOS game launcher to run DOS games. It requires DOSBOX (http://www.dosbox.com) as a backend to run the game. The users will import the games and run them; that's what DosBlaster can do. DosBlaster also offers a simplified view of the DOS games which can be manage easily.

Features

  • Import DOS games from ZIP files or directory
  • Scaler, machine type selection
  • Use DOS32A for higher performance
  • Run specific executable file in the game directory
  • Store game speed for next run

Usage

  1. Download and install DosBlaster.
  2. Download and install DosBox.
  3. Run DosBlaster and import DOS games.
  4. Double click the game icon and select a executable file to run.
  5. The game is run and users can adjust the game settings using shortcut keys.

Please read the manual for tips on running DosBlaster and DosBox.

Screenshots

Main View     Game Info Setting     Game Tools Settings

System Requirements

  • Windows 2K/XP/Vista/7 (x86)
  • 3MB of disk space (additional space for Microsoft.Net 2.0 Runtime)
  • 64MB free memory
  • Microsoft.Net 2.0 runtime

Downloads

Current Version: 3.0.163.4 (01/27/2013)

Version 3.0 Build 163 Download

Issues

Microsoft.Net 2.0 required on Windows 2K/XP/2K3

The installer will notify you if you don't have Microsoft.net 2.0 installed on your system and a download page will be open in your default web browser. The .net redistributable package is about 22MB and DosBlaster will not run without Microsoft.Net 2.0.

On Windows Vista/7, Microsoft.Net is installed by default and installation can proceed immediately.

Uninstalling DosBlaster 2.5 may not work

DosBlaster 2.5 may not uninstall properly. There are two solutions for this:

Help & Support

If you encountered any problems with DosBlaster, email me at dosblaster_(at)_gmail.com.

Copyright 2006, 2011 by Ang Beng Siong. All Rights Reserved.