DOSBox

DOS Emulator

What is DOSBox?

DOSBox is a Chrome extension that operates as a DOS emulator. It simulates an Intel x86 PC, complete with sound, graphics, mouse, joystick, modem and more, making it ideal for running retro MS-DOS games and apps on advanced systems such as Chrome OS or Chromium OS. Although primarily designed for games, DOSBox can theoretically run any DOS application. It features a DOS-like command prompt, CD-ROM support, keyboard mapping, mouse sensitivity, and a range of other functionality. However, some features are still in development, including image mounting, resolution support, networking, and printing.

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Users: 782 ▼ -2

Rating: 3.95 (21)

Version: 2.6.7 (Last updated: 2021-05-12)

Creation date: 2019-08-07

Risk impact: Very low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

{"fileSystem":["directory","write"]}
idle
overrideEscFullscreen
pointerLock
storage
system.cpu
unlimitedStorage

Size: 11.20M

Email: 5a*****@gmail.com

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# 32443 ▼ 237

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Summary

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DOSBox emulates an Intel x86 PC, complete with sound, graphics, mouse, joystick, modem, etc., necessary for running many old MS-DOS games that simply cannot be run on modern PCs and operating systems, such as Chrome OS, Chromium OS. However, it is not restricted to running only games. In theory, any MS-DOS or PC-DOS (referred to commonly as "DOS") application should run in DOSBox, but the emphasis has been on getting DOS games to run smoothly, which means that communication, networking and printer support are still in early development.

DOSBox also comes with its own DOS-like command prompt. It is still quite rudimentary and lacks many of the features found in MS-DOS, but it is sufficient for installing and running most DOS games. Legal Notice

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CHANGELOG

Added command help section.
Added remove captures.

User reviews

User reviews summary

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Works well with classic DOS games
Friendlier interface than free version
Good responsiveness to support issues
Allows for full screen with scaling

Cons

Crashes for some users
Difficult to use for those unfamiliar with MS DOS
Issues with mouse interrupt on Chromebook

Most mentioned

Works with classic DOS games
Troubles with mouse interrupt on Chromebook
Friendlier interface than free version

Recent reviews

Installed and it doesn't work on my Chromebook. It flashes then closes. Completely useless. Took something simple and turned it into a nightmare. Wish I could give it a billion zeros. Going back to Windows platform where there's a working version of DosBox available to use without the headaches.

P A PERDUE, 2023-10-18

i cant seem to import any files, but it works.

alex pimentel, 2023-08-24

It was okay, however I do not know MS DOS very well, I'm a python programmer only. This is a 5 rating if I knew MS DOS. Amazing app, just do not know how to use MS DOS.